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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-20, 02:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,417
Posted By hennypenny308

What Brompton clone? Where can I get one?

What Brompton clone? Where can I get one?
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,417
Posted By hennypenny308

Brompton Titanium or Hummingbird

I need some help deciding whether to spend £1,800 for a Titanium Brompton single speed or £2,900 for a Hummingbird single speed. Is the weight saving worth it? The Hummingbird does not fold as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-20-18, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,631
Posted By hennypenny308

Raleigh Routier - is it worth spending time and money restoring it?

There is a chance for me to buy this Raleigh Routier from the 80's for £45. It's in ok condition, apart from the wheels which are not true. It felt quite heavier than my previous Peugeot race bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-18, 06:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,188
Posted By hennypenny308

Just received my new S2L with reduced gearing. I...

Just received my new S2L with reduced gearing. I am so pleased to have gone with the reduced gearing. It's such a relaxed ride, which is what my Brompton is for.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-17, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,188
Posted By hennypenny308

2 speed with reduced gearing (44T) - have I made a mistake?

I've just ordered a S2L with a 44T chainring and 12/16T rear sprockets (-18% reduced gearing), giving me 45.7 and 60.9 gear inches. Have I made a mistake? I don't intend to go fast on my Brompton.
I...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-16-17, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,924
Posted By hennypenny308

Brompton's bike builder has not been updated...

Brompton's bike builder has not been updated since 2012. There are some errors, for instance, the reduced gearing should be -12% and -18% (not -19%). The explanation for the weigh discrepancy is...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-17, 02:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,924
Posted By hennypenny308

I'll speak to Brompton to get clarification. They...

I'll speak to Brompton to get clarification. They are made from the same material, so it makes sense that a smaller ring should weigh less. I think the most likely explanation is a glitch in the Bike...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-12-17, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,924
Posted By hennypenny308

Why changing 50T chainring to smaller 44T chainring is heavier?

Why does changing the standard 50T chainring to the smaller 44T chainring make the bike heavier? This is on the Brompton bike builder webpage.
I just assumed that the smaller 44T ring should weigh...
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