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  @davidhunternyc120 сағат бұрын

  At 0:00. What? You've been a bike mechanic for 17 years? Well, one thing's for sure. You could've also had a career as a supermodel. ♥

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  @SMidbergКүн бұрын

  What about the new lever clamping around an old handlebar ? Do they fit ?

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  @workshopninjathe1stКүн бұрын

  Hot wax the chain!

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  @veloworks9266Күн бұрын

  We put Finish Line wax on the chain 🥳

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  @workshopninjathe1stКүн бұрын

  That stuff still gets dirty - I’ve been using Silca Hot wax and the chain is still clean to the touch after 1000 miles.

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  @Handletaken42 күн бұрын

  I could have five DeRosas in front of my shop for $500!ea and they would sit there forever

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  @jkevinAH2 күн бұрын

  would any chainring work as long as its 130 bcd and 5 holes? I see options of 39T from inner chainrings for 2by cranksets. Do those work aswell? I still have the 50t installed but want to try 44 or even 39 since I almost never use the hardest gear event on flats in my commute but I have hills on my daily commute/rides. The 44t brompton chainring is quite expensive here in my area so I wanted to try a 44T or 39T first (from cheaper brands) before I commit.

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  @veloworks9266Күн бұрын

  Yes there is no reason why any chainring won’t work but they would need to be for a 3/32” chain . If you go for a track specific chain ring this won’t work as they require a different chain. So yes the 130mm bcd and 5 holes will work. And I think 39t would be the lowest you could go.

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  @jkevinAHКүн бұрын

  @@veloworks9266 thanks. Would the speed of the chain ring matter or can i still ise the stock brompton chain? I see some 39t innerchainrings that are 10speed. Also related questions, do find the problem of spinning out on flats with the 39t or only on downhills?

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  @john-r-edge2 күн бұрын

  Great series. See if you can fix the order of the videos in the KZread playlist, to make it easier to play.

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  @veloworks92662 күн бұрын

  Thanks for watching and also letting me know 👍 I’ll check it out tomorrow and fix it 👍

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  @john-r-edge2 күн бұрын

  @@veloworks9266 A close relative lives in Bradford-on-Avon, which is the HQ for Moulton bikes - so not far from you in Bristol. Maybe you could ask them to provide you with a tour, explain where they are going. I am old enough to recall when Moulton's first arrived - but tbh I still don't understand their raison d'etre. Obviously a different place than Brompton, but what about Bike Friday? You do quality interesting content - keep up the good work!

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  @john-r-edge2 күн бұрын

  Great series. Small request: update the playlist so that one can easily play episode 1 thru 6.

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  @MrSportster122 күн бұрын

  I travelled from Reading to Bristol to get my Brompton serviced by Paul. I didn't think there was much wrong with it but it came back feeling like new. Great service and I will be going back.

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  @veloworks92662 күн бұрын

  Hi Stuart, thank you so much for the feedback, it’s always appreciated and it was lovely to meet you. Cheers, Paul

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  @johnbayley11092 күн бұрын

  You and Hannah at Brilliant Bikes are my go to Brompton KZread channels. As ever, great advice, lovely to hear you don’t/won’t compromise your standards. You need to open a branch in Weymouth - I have to travel 30 miles to get to a bike who is confident enough and capable of working on Bromptons and similarly he owns one and loves working on them but constantly reminds me that they need looking after properly. More Brompton videos please!

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  @veloworks92662 күн бұрын

  Hi John, thanks for your kind comments and watching the video. So glad you like our videos and glad to hear you have a good mechanic even if you have to travel for them!

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  @andrewmuirhead863 күн бұрын

  Absolutely wonderful video what a team

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  @veloworks92662 күн бұрын

  Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. We are very happy with the end result 💙

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  @andrewmuirhead862 күн бұрын

  @@veloworks9266 So was I brilliant job , this bike deserves to go back up to Scotland to go on some of your past rides

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  @veloworks92662 күн бұрын

  @@andrewmuirhead86 yes we were just talking about an Islay tour or a tour of the outer Hebrides!

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  @doug28353 күн бұрын

  I just love your channel and Brilliant Bikes also! My Brompton is sitting here in my living room as I heal from cancer surgery. It just might be the only one of my bikes I can ride, and I can't wait. Also, Miriam Kennedy and Susanna Thornton are a great inspiration!

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  @veloworks92662 күн бұрын

  Thanks Doug. When do you think you’ll be able to ride it again? Oh yes I like Miriam and Susanna - but I’ve not seen their videos for a while so thanks for the reminder. I’ll go and catch up!

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  @doug28352 күн бұрын

  @@veloworks9266 hopefully within the next month 🤞

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  @veloworks92662 күн бұрын

  @@doug2835 oooo good, not too long! Do let us know how you get one 🚴 Happy Cycling indeed 🤞🏻

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  @cliveelsmore3 күн бұрын

  Another great video, Paul and Sarah. As an old Brompton rider (old in both senses) it's always interesting to see how Bromptons wear and how they are being maintained. Re Brilliant Bikes - an excellent Brompton YT channel and dealer - nice to see you promoting them and I hope they appreciate it. Finally, totally agree with your "all or nothing" approach regarding bikes that are dangerous. Wheels can literally explode which is not what you want when mixing with machines that can kill you.

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  @veloworks92663 күн бұрын

  Hi, thanks so much for watching and your kind comments. Glad you agree on the latter! Happy cycling 🚴

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  @evanpauljones3 күн бұрын

  Interesting look into the goings-on at the workshop! I’m curious to see if you’ll be going back up to 44T or something else. Cheers!

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  @veloworks92663 күн бұрын

  Thanks and thanks for watching! Yes I’ve actually just done the work today and I’ve gone back to a 44t because I’ve been doing lots and lots of riding and want the harder gears!

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  @devjon1233 күн бұрын

  An interesting Video Paul. I did a bit of " blinging " on my Superlight Brommie, and fitted a Brompton Dynamo wheel kit ( sourced from Brilliant Bikes who are, as you say, Brilliant ) to my workhorse Brommie. Next project is a trip to Glasgow as my wife wants to swap her Rohloff hub from her touring Bike to one of her Brommies. I wondered if you'd ever thought of branching out, a bit like Ben up at Kinetics?

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  @veloworks92663 күн бұрын

  Hi thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed! To share my honest opinion with you I really think what Kinetics do is amazing however I like the Brompton for being a Brompton. And if I felt as though I needed more from it I’d choose to use one of my other bikes. That’s just my personal opinion though 🫣

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  @bernesepuppy3 күн бұрын

  What a great bike. Definitely worth it!

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  @veloworks92663 күн бұрын

  Thank you! 💙💙💙

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  @paulrichmond97204 күн бұрын

  ❤. You both did that bike proud.

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  @veloworks92663 күн бұрын

  Thank you Paul 💙 We both absolutely love it

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  @johnpot73234 күн бұрын

  Sorry for wrong choice of word!! Sounds the same! Should have been insight.

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  @chrisdanish844 күн бұрын

  Get job Paul, it's a beaut.They do ride outs from the Moulton factory in Bradford--on-Avon down the N4 from you, I'm sure the guys there would love to see it. We rode together briefly on an Audax in Bristol last year (red trek520) and you spoke fondly of Argos Racing then, great to see it finished.

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  @veloworks92664 күн бұрын

  Hi Chris, thanks for commenting and watching! I would agree we need to get on one of those rides! What’s the groups called? Have you done many more audaxs?

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  @andyamos85944 күн бұрын

  Retro builds are pricey and the more "exotic" the worse it gets. I actually managed to go and see Alex Moulton as a student in my final year of ID/T (Industrial Design / Transport), Coventry in 1989. Unfortunately there was only one train to and from Bradford on Avon in the day but he kindly forwent his afternoon "nap" to see me. He got a little short tempered at my lack of understanding of bike engineering when I asked about small wheels going offroad, but did at least give me a go on the then brand new Moulton ATB (not XTB). Honestly, it unfortunately felt like a bit of a seesaw going uphill as the front and back suspension were a bit too forgiving. But heh, it was generous of Dr. Moulton to give up his time and entertain a pretty clueless student!! If I came across one now for a 100 quid I'd probably put my heart into doing it up too!

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  @veloworks92664 күн бұрын

  Great story thanks for sharing!!! This made me laugh that he deemed to forgo his afternoon nap for you 😂 Lovely to hear

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  @johnpot73235 күн бұрын

  Well done! Even though you didn't intend to you raised the gearing! I run a run a 3x because I have a braze on! Also I mentioned my later APB had a 1cm hole in bb another yt channel toasty ride has an incite that a hole in bb no likelihood of rust, no hole rust likely. Billy Bonkers nice, great that they fitted!

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  @veloworks92664 күн бұрын

  Thanks John and for the nice comment. The more custom / elegant bikes in our collection all have holes in the BB to drain water - this is largely because they’ve been made by hand but it’s good practice 👍👍

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  @aintnobodygottime4dat5 күн бұрын

  Love your vids….A quick point if I may? You need to hold the torque wrench by the grip 01:58 to get an accurate tension 👍🏼

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  @veloworks92664 күн бұрын

  Thanks for watching. What I do with the torque wrench is have my hand further up as the ratchet mechanism will need manually turning to start the bolt off and my small finger and the next one are always at the base of the wrench and that’s where the leverage comes from. It’s not so clear on the video 👍

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  @doug28355 күн бұрын

  I really admire your knowledge. At my age I take my bikes to the local shop, but I wish I had taken the time when I was younger to learn more so I could've enjoyed that feeling of accomplishment that comes out in your videos. It's a beautiful bike!

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  @veloworks92664 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the lovely comments - it is a dream for my passion to be my job!

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  @MrSportster125 күн бұрын

  Great bike, stunning colour and good value. Very environmental friendly to restore what already exists rather than use energy to create something new.

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  @veloworks92665 күн бұрын

  Thank you for the lovely comments! And glad you like it 👍🤩

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  @brutolbombo6 күн бұрын

  Was one click away from buying the Nash bag when l read an owners report. The bag is fiddly to take off the rack with fully loaded side panniers. Fiddly as in you have to empty them in order to access the unclicking lever. I bought something else.

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  @veloworks92665 күн бұрын

  Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment. Not 100% sure why you wouldn’t close the panniers up anyway to take it off because you wouldn’t want to carry it with the panniers down 🤔 It works well for us 👍

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  @kangeo7 күн бұрын

  Just curious what you measured the erd on these at. I bought one of these rims and used what it says on their website and ordered spokes. They were way to short.

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  @veloworks92665 күн бұрын

  Yes the spec wasn’t correct for me, I THINK I was around the 596mm mark but don’t have any rims in stock at the moment to check

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  @gustavbrinkel54899 күн бұрын

  Why don't you marry it?

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  @veloworks92665 күн бұрын

  I would if I could!

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  @GGg-ic9ku10 күн бұрын

  Just finished the video you asked for comments on other cycling tours I’d like to see you do. Scotland Isle of sky would be fantastic. I was sick that day on the boat and couldn’t go then the pandemic hit - had planned to go back the next year 😢 I’ve never been able to get back - other places in Scotland would be good also. Also specific cycling tours on the Brompton, which is the bike I’m about to buy … I’m going to try a four-speed electric but will probably trade that in within a year for a 12 speed electric. The electric is for my commute so I don’t get sweaty to and from … I live in a hilly town for the more gears the better … but the 12 speed is really my dream for leaving the battery at home, and someday flying to UK/Europe for short bicycle tours the kind of that you seem to like to do. I have learned so much hope to see some of these tours in the future discussed or advised you don’t necessarily have to do them but if you could just advise on how people could do them, that would be fantastic. Cheers! 🍻

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  @veloworks92665 күн бұрын

  Paul had cycled toured on Skye a number of times and then on out to the Outer Hebrides. Great fun but would probably do shorter daily mileage next time (especially if I’m with him!). The Sustrans website has great over view of routes and in Scotland it’s a little harder as a lot more main roads but good research will find you some lovely spots

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  @GGg-ic9ku5 күн бұрын

  @@veloworks9266 did he do any of the Isle of Skye on a Brompton?

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  @veloworks92664 күн бұрын

  @@GGg-ic9ku no. He said he would do it on a Brompton though because he’s cycled Skye many times and for him the main road from Broadford toPortree is just not very enjoyable so he would cycle from Armadale to Broadford on a Brompton , fold up then get the bus!

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  @GGg-ic9ku10 күн бұрын

  Lovely video … a dream. Can you do tours with a Brompton on NCN routes? Some of the roads seem very gravelly and bumpy, though you had a quick video shot of your husband on one of these roads on his Brompton. Any advice on how to take non-paved roads using a Brompton would be great ! This American will soon buy a Brompton … dream is to fly to UK, Europe + cycle & train around until my last day in life!

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  @veloworks92665 күн бұрын

  Sounds like a dream! Yes you can do Brompton tours on NCN routes. Sometimes they do get a little rough and the Bromptons small wheels don’t cope as well but still very manageable ☺️

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  @GGg-ic9ku10 күн бұрын

  What was the name of the guy you picked up in Berlin to do your day tour of it? I listen to the video a few times and can’t quite make out the name of it. Those sound like perfect guides for me as I plan to buy a Brompton soon and fly / train with it to different destinations in Europe. Wonderful to start with a good breakfast breakfast and end with a good pint.

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  @veloworks92665 күн бұрын

  Hi thanks for watching. Sorry if I wasn’t clear - it is the Rapha Guides 👍 Hope that helps

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  @GGg-ic9ku5 күн бұрын

  @@veloworks9266 was quite windy that day, so it was really hard to hear certain words … and perhaps being American the accent differences present wonderful challenges as well! Thanks for the great videos learn so much in them !

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  @veloworks92664 күн бұрын

  @@GGg-ic9ku ah yes! And we have a mic now - bought it soon after we did that video!

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  @cezrok540511 күн бұрын

  Nice vid im building a shimano front dynamo 700c wheel would you recommend a 2 cross set up or 3 cross set up Its a dhc 3000 thanks

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  @veloworks92665 күн бұрын

  Hi, thanks for watching. It depends on how many spokes you are running?!

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  @cezrok54055 күн бұрын

  @@veloworks9266 32 spokes

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  @veloworks92664 күн бұрын

  @@cezrok5405 3 cross then 👍

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  @cezrok54054 күн бұрын

  @@veloworks9266 cheers

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  @sergerazafihelison900212 күн бұрын

  Mon brompton,c est un peu mi homme, mi velo ..mon brompton et moi nous formons que un😀👍

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  @veloworks92664 күн бұрын

  I know this feeling!

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  @cezrok540512 күн бұрын

  Nice bike what model is this ? Great video by the way !

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  @veloworks92665 күн бұрын

  Hi! Not sure what model it is as it was custom made for someone 🤩 Thanks for watching the video and glad you liked it!

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  @richardggeorge13 күн бұрын

  Supernice

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  @veloworks926613 күн бұрын

  Thank you 👍

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  @mlee613615 күн бұрын

  The Brompton welds are quite crude as compared to regular road bikes. Have look at some proper bike shops, look at some steel and titanium frames. The welds should be small beads, not something a 6 year would do with a tube of tooth paste 😂 on bromptons. Good video though.

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  @veloworks926613 күн бұрын

  I actually think the welds on my Brompton are a work of art! 😀

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  @bobcannell760315 күн бұрын

  Spa Cycles of Harrogate sell Stronglight T55 chainsets for £30 in all sizes from 38T to 50T. I fit whatever I need for the area 38T in hometown Bradford! All you need is a cheap puller.

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  @darylbrice16 күн бұрын

  The name for these types of bikes (70's - 90's steel frames + modern components) is Neo-Retro.

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  @jeffhildreth924418 күн бұрын

  Tip one: Do NOT buy an e-bike.

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  @badabing888418 күн бұрын

  I would add look at the warranty on the ebike. 2 years is standard on the motor and battery, but warranties on the frame, fork will vary. Eg. Volt is a reputable brand and I am sure their Ebikes are top notch but one of the reasons I didn’t choose them was they only offered 2 year warranty on the frame. That suggests that their frame Is not that solid. 5 years on the frame is the minimum a manufacturer should Be offering IMO.

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  @veloworks926616 күн бұрын

  Totally agree. 5 years min is what you want. Great example of looking in more detail 👍 thanks for watching

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  @thenexthobby18 күн бұрын

  I “think” I’d only be interested in a pedal assist. The twist and go variety are so heavy they delete a bike’s inherent advantages, and there are some really great “twist and go” alternatives called motorcycles. That said, the SECRET to a more powerful e-bike is that they’re still sold as utility bikes, whereas even a cheap motorcycle isn’t. “Horses for courses”

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  @veloworks926616 күн бұрын

  Yes you’ve made a good point. If you want a twist and go you are better off getting a legal moped! Or motorcycle! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment 🙌

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  @lafamillecarrington18 күн бұрын

  I just came across a Facebook discussion on the Engwe group in which Engwe seem to be saying that you shouldn't use their bikes in rainy or humid conditions as it can damage the battery and motor. That doesn't leave many places where buying an Engwe bike would be a smart move!

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  @veloworks926616 күн бұрын

  😂 oh dear! Yes we’ve also come across websites where ebikes are being sold and they state they are not legal for UK roads 🙄 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

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  @torinsall19 күн бұрын

  Good video, agree with what you said. Am saving up for a good ebike and one main criteria is post purchase support; will get it from a bike shop and most shops are now selling ebikes from reputable companies along with the brands' non-electric models. As you said, longevity and support are important, worth the initial extra expence. Of course, the saving up part does try patience, as in do I save up for the Brompton electric, or get a 1500-2k pricex bike now...but would have to wait longer for the Brompton. So far, am resisting impatience. 😉

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  @johnpot732319 күн бұрын

  Puul my comment about front derailier choice was not meant for you, but 'two wheels in tokyo'. I know seatpost non standard, as well as no braze on, so 1x best choice. No argument with your choice

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  @andrewmuirhead8619 күн бұрын

  Interesting video as usual, l have converted two of my bikes to electric one a mid drive Bafang and the other recently with a hose kit on an extremely old Dutch bike front hub motor l am absolutely delighted with the results bonus l haven’t spent a lot of money and l am retired electrician so just tinkering about the batteries l use are 36 volt Bosch which are wonderful and easily adapted and not to expensive anyhow as always thank you for a fine video

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  @andrewmuirhead8619 күн бұрын

  Should be yose not hose

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  @veloworks926616 күн бұрын

  Hi Andrew thanks for watching. Sounds like you have it in hand! Hope they are a delight to ride 👍

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  @andrewmuirhead8616 күн бұрын

  @@veloworks9266 thank you yes they are super fun to ride especially as l have two new hips plus a replacement knee you probably have but if not take a look at the Bafang & Yose products made in China of course they seem incredibly well engineered to me and possibly make components for the bike you demonstrated although l don’t know this anyhow thank you for reply and one day hope to meet you and use your service we regularly used to use Jake’s Bike in Bristol unfortunately no longer in business bringing our bicycles from Swindon to his shop.

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  @veloworks926613 күн бұрын

  @@andrewmuirhead86 hi Andrew, thanks for the info and more nice comments. Do indeed contact us through the website if you are looking for servicing work one day 👍👍

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  @bsa_brummie777519 күн бұрын

  I agree products require a good back up service to maintain the longevity. I have just bought a second hand electric Brompton. Private sale barely two years old knowing that the back up would be in place. The shock is the cost of a replacement battery unit (not that I need one) as a price sense checking before buying still expensive at £550.00. Then if you divide by the life usage it works out at £183.00 per annum for three years and if you get five years usage its £110.00 per annum / 52 = £2.11 per week. Your quote "I love my Brompton" 👍 Good points raised.

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  @veloworks926619 күн бұрын

  Hi thanks for watching and your comments. It’s really good (and thank you) for breaking down the cost of the battery as although initially seems expensive it actually isn’t too bad if you look at it weekly.

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  @simonvincentbrooks20 күн бұрын

  Just completed my conversion, partially inspired by your video. I broken the original hub a couple of months back. The derailleur only gets a few millimeter clearance from the tyre on the lowest gear but is pulled forward away from the ground at least. All in all, very pleasing and so much lighter than original!

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  @veloworks926619 күн бұрын

  Hi Simon, sounds great! And you are ahead of us! This has been a slow one 😂 Is it wonderful to ride?

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  @user-oi7xn4ft3k21 күн бұрын

  Do you have video for rear hub service please for Brompton

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  @willpepsin98124 күн бұрын

  brompton-childrens bike without stabilisers with high handlebars and saddle- ridden by overgrown infants. 🤣

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  @veloworks926623 күн бұрын

  There’s no better bike that makes you feel like a kid again - you are right. Absolutely brilliant!