Thanks so much. As a former New Yorker that's too afraid to venture into the city these days it's nice to see a street view video of yours. Keep the videos coming!

@BromptonFamilyTime

5 ай бұрын

There is a learning curve to riding in the city. Group rides are great for a starting point if you have time. I hope one day there will be a better bike infrustructure where kids can ride their own bikes in the city instead of being on the parents bike only.

Thank you for the video, Enjoy watching. I want to try riding my bro in downtown NY!

Whoop, two videos in less than 24 hours 👊🤙 Super nice, thanks for sharing

Some fantastic video of the main drag in New York ... great video ..

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I always enjoy your rides. Thanks.

Good video. I hate taking 54 back to the east side. 52nd is less busy on the weekdays.

Enjoyable as usual, THANKS!!!

thanks for sharing

i'm a beginner cyclist. Love how smooth and effortless you pedal.

Your videos really are the best, thank you!

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thanks for the Spirgrips update! I am waiting for my delivery - due next week.

This was a lovely ride to watch! Really got me in the mood to buy my Brompton and do some cycling.

BFT, it's always nice to take a bike ride with you 🚴

Gran Manzana = the Big Apple

@bobwilliamson5574

Жыл бұрын

Are you sure ?

@deborahclayton7105

Жыл бұрын

Well, manzana is Spanish for "Apple" and NYC is usually called "the Big Apple," so my brain did its thing. If I'm wrong, I apologize.

@bobwilliamson5574

Жыл бұрын

@@deborahclayton7105 I think you're dead right.

@JeronPlas

Жыл бұрын

@@bobwilliamson5574 Regards from Argentina, the translate is correct my friend, The Big Apple

Let's goo 🚴

Thanks for this guys , you have inspired me to get out on my brompton and explore London. Glad to see its not just me that gets the black oil from muc off lube.

Absolutely love these videos! Thanks for the high quality content. I’ve never been to New York, it seems so magical 😍 If you’re after the perfect Brompton rear light I would recommend the Flare RT. It’s so tiny and weighs nothing, but is the brightest rear light I’ve ever seen.

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I will look into it. I am always breaking electronics lol.

@chrisg61053

Жыл бұрын

The Knog lil cobber is also really nice and very light.

I am always bombing around Denver on my Brompton! 🤜🤙

6:47 La grand manzana ist spanish for "the big apple"

Great video, nice to see you can cycle around NYC with quite a few lanes, didn't see any when I went 20 years ago!

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

It's still a work in progress with many dangerous interactions with cars, but much better than 20 years ago.

I have just ordered a new Garmin Explore, showing a map when riding, and a, little longer, black titanium seat post for my Lightweight (I'm too tall for the standard length 535 mm I have for a test for now. And they may be bought from China in intermediate length versions). And I still want to be able to put it directly in my, German, black B&W transport box for a Brompton, as a travelling man, so hopefully I'm still able to do it, without having to take my "folding bike" apart! If so, all bikes are "folding bikes", if they need to be taken apart. But the "horns". I have seen from "Chrisbybike" in Brazil, that they seems to fold around the wheel, so I suppose that yours do also when the bike is folded? Finn. Denmark 😄

Great video. In process myself of choosing a Brompton in England..... Went to Brompton Junction in Covent Garden London last week, to experience both the mid and high handlebar options. Probably going to get a Bumblebee Yellow C Line Explore 6 speed High handlebar type..... Fun colour with summer coming. Particularly like your video as I love New York and it reminds me of my great time there.... the Brompton connection is of course really interesting and nice to see. Best wishes from UK.

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

The Bumblebee Yellow is a nice color. I would love to have one. Good luck!

Decades ago, I grew up in Queens. I’ve bicycled in New York, mostly in Queens, a fair bit in Manhattan. I was actually surprised at how mellow the ride through Manhattan was, mostly calm & agreeable, and almost all on bike paths! Wow! My beloved New York City.

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

It's a work in progress but hopefully one day it will be safe for kids to ride.

Every time you mention a new product could you provide a link in the video description?

Amazing. Your (series of) videos are super helpful for me to learn more about the bike. Im thinking between new t line (have an invite to purchase for 2023 order) or electrified p line. Until the t line, i was really looking to purchase electrified version last year. Live in LA now and primarily ride for general commute and occasional fun ride in certain hilly terrain. I know electrified version and t line is completely different species but i would appreciate any general advise, insights, thoughts…. I tried electrified demo bike and it was surprisingly fun, and felt that i probably can speed it. I never had a chance to see the t line not sure how fast/versatile it is…

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

I don't have any experience with any electric bike. If I had a choice between a T Line and P Electric, the T Line would be my choice. You can always add an electric kit later if you need once for commuting. I love my T Line and there are not many other folding bikes that can compare to it imho.

@bboo_x

Жыл бұрын

@@BromptonFamilyTime going for t line tonight lol

3:42 MUC OFF is the WORST chain lube I've ever tried. Never again.

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

Same. I am happy I went with a wax based oil.

sorry, first time viewer here. which brompotons are you all riding here?

@BromptonFamilyTime

4 ай бұрын

👩🏻Shu rides T-line and I rode Super-light in this ride video.

I love your backpack, where can I get one ?

@BromptonFamilyTime

2 ай бұрын

It was a collaboration backpack with Bike New York and Manhattan Portage. I don't think they make it anymore. You can check for updates on the Bike New York website and maybe they will have it again.

What's the weight on the Superlight now?

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

I haven't weight it recently but probably around 18-19 lbs.

S-Bar seems to be the best overall?

@BromptonFamilyTime

11 ай бұрын

I love the S bars for most of my riding. Maybe when I am older and shorten my ride distance the M would be better since I can sit more upright.

What are the handlebar grip extenders?

@BromptonFamilyTime

Жыл бұрын

Spirgrips. They are the best purchase so far!

@b.griffin317

Жыл бұрын

@@BromptonFamilyTime Just ordered some, thanks!

Do you find it dirty compared to Japan?

@BromptonFamilyTime

5 ай бұрын

Japan has cleaner streets overall but they also have more gravel roads depending on the location. I love riding in NYC. The view changes every time so there is always something to see and explore.

I know what you mean about Francis Bacon

@BromptonFamilyTime

7 ай бұрын

👩🏻Thanks for understanding! I love his paintings.

What an aweful city. Every inch is sealed. Probably not a single insect living there anymore

@BromptonFamilyTime

10 ай бұрын

👩🏻 Yes, most parts are concrete. However there are many parks including big park like Central Park which is over 800 acres. If you go there you see many living things.

It seems to me that pedestrians are dumb the whole world over.