Hello, my name is Brian and I create videos about Brompton bicycle commuting with some Brompton adventure cycling. I cover a myriad of bicycle topics and vlog my experience on a bicycle living in Denver Colorado.
Thanks! I mostly just want a digital map so I don't get lost in new cities. That point of interest thing is cool. My phone is super laggy and inaccurate at times.
@AmusedDaffodils-mz5rwКүн бұрын
That's fun thou
@AmusedDaffodils-mz5rwКүн бұрын
Been thinking of getting a e bike to do Uber eats or door dash or try it with my regular bike see what's faster
@mortongosh983Күн бұрын
good info.
@loulloyd628Күн бұрын
Looking forward to seeing what you get done to the Brommie. I have found a brilliant lock for mine, it looks like a tie wrap and is really small to carry around
@hildamarmolejo15682 күн бұрын
I live in New York City in a basement apartment in Brooklyn. I was a bike commuter for many years. I had health problems so I didn’t ride but recently I started riding again for errands and actually strange riding for exercise. I have a S2L. I use to work at a bike shop for 16 years. I love riding my Brompton knowing I can stop and go inside a place if needed. And I love the cute factor.
@phillblake68292 күн бұрын
What are those cool glasses you were wearing on the ride bro?
@phillblake68292 күн бұрын
Don’t get why you can’t take your Brompton in that 7-11 🤷🏾♂️
@ibikeunfoldedКүн бұрын
Because there is always an unhappy overly compliant Karen cashier that has to give me a her lengthy dissertation on why it’s against company policy.
@Alex-tv3qo2 күн бұрын
Hi. Instead of wearing your backpack on the back, why dont you suspend it on the handlebar, so that it is between the handlebar and the seatpos? It works very well for me.
@user-dv4sc4mr6p2 күн бұрын
Rocky mountain tour on your folder, great vistas, take a bow for doing it on your zessie folder. 😅
@Saltydog5473 күн бұрын
Understand you use the bike as a commuter bike. But do you feel any difference in comfort, efficiency, performance of this cheaper bike compare to expensive brompton? Is it a marginal gain or a huge difference?
@user-dv4sc4mr6p4 күн бұрын
Dear Mr bike unfolds great vid on ur brommy ride through Denver, ya your write about stupid car drivers as a keen cyclists 🚴♂️ myself you need eyes every where I'm thinking hard about bying a Brompton bike if you want a folding bike hand made they are the Rolls Rice of bikes keep riding buddy it's freedom your a long time dead .😊
@AncarMolleur5 күн бұрын
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
@bytesabre5 күн бұрын
Frame bag will be good for the tools that are missing from the Brompton toolkit (I have chain breaker, open ended spanner, spoke key, spare links, TipTop patches, Pedro’s tyre levers), or maybe a good place for a small medkit
@cleasanna056 күн бұрын
I order a new world tour bike friday in May, still waiting on it ⏲️. I got it decked out with everything, disk brakes, 2 racks, 18 speed, h handle bars. I'm excited but still waiting for it to ship, it's been 9 weeks since i ordered it.
@mic033116 күн бұрын
After this experience, would you still recommend a trailer to the Brompton? Or lighter setup. Thanks for sharing, you have a great channel. Michael (Belgium)
@pali_aha6 күн бұрын
Can you do a Brompton vs Bike Friday comparison? My Brompton P was just stolen & I'm considering BikeFriday. Thanks 😂😂😂
@pali_aha6 күн бұрын
(1) Five min b4 u address the topic? 😮 (2) Don't hold the camera so close to yr nostrils. Scary 😱
@gethinap6 күн бұрын
Temporary pain for long term gain 💪
@jamesrussell54906 күн бұрын
Hi Brian love your vlogs just wondering why you ride the most compact folder and carry it unfolded down the stairs at home and at work?
@loulloyd628Күн бұрын
I wondered this. I always carry mine folded until I get outside
@billyjo11486 күн бұрын
You need ppl to ride with so important
@billyjo11486 күн бұрын
nice to see just a proper cyclists sharing the reality of the challenges
@ragazzi257 күн бұрын
I ride this bike and watching this review I don't get what this guy is talking about...nothing is loose or clunky as some people are mentioning, maybe on the older Gothams but the one I have ride fine and has no issues as he states. Its a good little bike, the center clamp works fine, drive train is good and shifts fine, I had Dahons in the past and this is just as good. He absolutely critizises everything, sorry not buying his B.S. Happy owner of a Citizen...
@jonathanleach39147 күн бұрын
I’m doing between 300 and 400 km per month on my Brompton. This is for short trips plus commuting to work. I get through a set of tyres per year, and a couple of couple of chains and cogs a year. I find that rims last about 3 years and hinges about the same. I’m pretty relaxed about this as eventually mechanical things wear out and in comparison with my car servicing costs is so much less. Thanks for your films.
@jeffdible81718 күн бұрын
Brian, I found another folding bike to look at. Priority may have your all weather solution with belt drive. Check it out.
@SkylarRuloff8 күн бұрын
Seems like you have the only review online about the bdr bag. How is the padding? I'm thinking about using it to carry my laptop and other stuff for work. Can't really tell from the pictures on the website if there's enough padding to protect something like that or if the bag is just for clothes/tents/etc.
@KG-theknickerbockerkid9 күн бұрын
i like the cool bike music montage. 😎
@finncarlbomholtsrensen11889 күн бұрын
I had my Crank changed to one with Ceramic balls, and from titanium, at the first, Free Service (Actually it is part of the price, and not at all "free"). But I don't use it regularly, as you do! Finn. Denmark
@blazz5739 күн бұрын
Wow, Brian rides like Tadej Pogacar on his morning commute. That's impressive.
@Cliff-lp8lj9 күн бұрын
Hi Brian, Thanks for another interesting video. I am surprised that your Brompton needs an overhaul. In terms of time, it is not that old-right? How many miles are you riding it each week?
@HolgerNestmann9 күн бұрын
Great Video. The Bags seem very functional - I like the idea having the Backpack on the rack - one can shoulder the bag and roll the brompton around. All their products seem to be thought through nicely. I only have the small nash from them, and I like its quality. The uniklip is from a german company, which one can buy by itself. The bright inner lining helps one spot things inside the bag and makes it obvious if the bag is not closed. too bad I have too many bags :D
@joshuabrown50579 күн бұрын
Doing all the replacements and having a shop to do the work, is it cheaper than buying a new Brompton?
@steelerman78629 күн бұрын
Brian, another great video. Sorry if I missed it, but how many miles do you have on this Brompton and your CHPT3?
@davidhelm56779 күн бұрын
Can you provide more information on the new rim? Same freewheel as the original? What parts were ordered for the rebuild?
@Zen_Not_Zen9 күн бұрын
Have a great summer Brian , stay safe .
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
Thank you. You also have a great summer😁👍
@rebelrye9 күн бұрын
Dont forget to have the seatpost sleeve replaced on the Brompton. Be safe Bryan.
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
It’s a bushing that has to be sized according to Brompton. It is on the list😁👍
@syafiqrenaissance64909 күн бұрын
I feel you dude.. When you breaking spook wheel due to frequent riding, in my case, I break my bike's rim wall due to hard gravel.. It's not even funny...to be honest..😅
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
Spokes always break at the worst possible time…. Makes me upset thinking about it..😖. 😁👍
@addictedtowarthunder46109 күн бұрын
Hey man can you get your hands on a tern vektron and do a review? I own one and love it
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
I’ll see what I can do.
@green4black9 күн бұрын
I’m with you. I (almost) never carry a bike lock with me when I’m on my Brompton. If I can’t bring my Brompton inside a building or shop, I don’t go in. Good video!
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
My thoughts exactly. Thank you👍😁
@MoebiusUK9 күн бұрын
I don't have a Brompton yet but about to get a P-Line (12 or 4 speed). Do stores sometimes object to you entering with the bike when folded?
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
@@MoebiusUK not really.. I think I had one place say something, but most don’t.
@youyu5219 күн бұрын
thats the way really
@sailingsexy9 күн бұрын
@@MoebiusUKget the 4, the 12 is idiotic.
@vincentnnyc9 күн бұрын
i bought a used brompton back in 2009 from a college kid who also bought it from someone else. so i'm the 3rd owner of the brompton. i rode the brompton to work for a year or 2 (8 miles) and occasionally weekend group ride here or there. also started doing part time food delivery during the pandemic averaging about 10 miles each day here or there since 2020. i had countless flat and tires replace from bike shop. i bought my brompton to a brompton junction shop back in 2022 and they suggested a complete overhaul replacement like hinge pins etc. the cost was almost buying a new cheap brompton model. they said it is dangerous riding my used brompton. but so far, knock on wood i'm still riding my brompton just fine. so i'm taking my chance.
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
I would do the same thing, but I’m getting ready to take it on a long tour so I need the bike to be in top notch shape. Fortunately the repairs are cheaper than buying a new bike.😁👍
@tdgdbs19 күн бұрын
Buy the special tool and do the work yourself; there is the upgraded copper washer for the hinge pin that will last a long time. The SA hub is very simple and bulletproof, some grease every few years, or a few drops of oil into the shift chain...
@migrantloser9 күн бұрын
@@tdgdbs1 by the way, it's quite a pleasure to work on your own bicycle and be able to fix small to medium issues yourself. I bought 10 and 15 mm wrench, a set of small hex wrenches and other cheap stuff. Now I fix flat tires, replace tires, today I replaced internal gear hub indicator. Very easy to do, but at the same time expensive if you use service (and there's no waiting time, you can start immediately and your Brompton will be fixed in 20 minutes).
@Alex-tv3qo2 күн бұрын
The cost incurred by a fall might be way higher than tonfix it, no?
@prieten499 күн бұрын
Oooo. Heavy duty spokes! That Zizzo Forté is going to be formidable!
@TroubleshootGamingMeds9 күн бұрын
Noooo
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
Not forever…😉
@martinkiefer673310 күн бұрын
Well kept impressions. So i read it the magnets can be a problem.I'm Just looking for a used mariner or Mu and try to find a comparison of these.
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
The magnets can come loose on both bikes. I just periodically tighten them up so they won’t fall off. I have both bikes so I may do a comparison in the near future….
@trayaterranova10 күн бұрын
Ok I just binged all of your trip… I’m really hoping it’s just taking time to get through editing and not that you were eaten by a bear… I just got a folding bike, have a mountain bike as well, you’re sparking my love of cycling…
@rickymaliki174110 күн бұрын
Stupid you for writing aggressively your fault
@lorigailey104210 күн бұрын
I have an opportunity to buy a NWT almost identical to this one, vintage 1993. What’s a fair price if the bike is in great condition??
@andrechezlewis12 күн бұрын
That rack bag is amazing!
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
Yes it does…. I like it.
@A.ShogunNamedDave13 күн бұрын
Tis a fine looking bike.
@kevinkap134914 күн бұрын
😅 be happy you good not having a job sucks 😊
@ibikeunfolded9 күн бұрын
You’re right.
@mrhenky4214 күн бұрын
The exact point of a Brompton is that you take it inside. Why would you ever lock it outside?
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Thanks! I mostly just want a digital map so I don't get lost in new cities. That point of interest thing is cool. My phone is super laggy and inaccurate at times.
That's fun thou
Been thinking of getting a e bike to do Uber eats or door dash or try it with my regular bike see what's faster
good info.
Looking forward to seeing what you get done to the Brommie. I have found a brilliant lock for mine, it looks like a tie wrap and is really small to carry around
I live in New York City in a basement apartment in Brooklyn. I was a bike commuter for many years. I had health problems so I didn’t ride but recently I started riding again for errands and actually strange riding for exercise. I have a S2L. I use to work at a bike shop for 16 years. I love riding my Brompton knowing I can stop and go inside a place if needed. And I love the cute factor.
What are those cool glasses you were wearing on the ride bro?
Don’t get why you can’t take your Brompton in that 7-11 🤷🏾♂️
Because there is always an unhappy overly compliant Karen cashier that has to give me a her lengthy dissertation on why it’s against company policy.
Hi. Instead of wearing your backpack on the back, why dont you suspend it on the handlebar, so that it is between the handlebar and the seatpos? It works very well for me.
Rocky mountain tour on your folder, great vistas, take a bow for doing it on your zessie folder. 😅
Understand you use the bike as a commuter bike. But do you feel any difference in comfort, efficiency, performance of this cheaper bike compare to expensive brompton? Is it a marginal gain or a huge difference?
Dear Mr bike unfolds great vid on ur brommy ride through Denver, ya your write about stupid car drivers as a keen cyclists 🚴♂️ myself you need eyes every where I'm thinking hard about bying a Brompton bike if you want a folding bike hand made they are the Rolls Rice of bikes keep riding buddy it's freedom your a long time dead .😊
My mom bought one kislux and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.
Frame bag will be good for the tools that are missing from the Brompton toolkit (I have chain breaker, open ended spanner, spoke key, spare links, TipTop patches, Pedro’s tyre levers), or maybe a good place for a small medkit
I order a new world tour bike friday in May, still waiting on it ⏲️. I got it decked out with everything, disk brakes, 2 racks, 18 speed, h handle bars. I'm excited but still waiting for it to ship, it's been 9 weeks since i ordered it.
After this experience, would you still recommend a trailer to the Brompton? Or lighter setup. Thanks for sharing, you have a great channel. Michael (Belgium)
Can you do a Brompton vs Bike Friday comparison? My Brompton P was just stolen & I'm considering BikeFriday. Thanks 😂😂😂
(1) Five min b4 u address the topic? 😮 (2) Don't hold the camera so close to yr nostrils. Scary 😱
Temporary pain for long term gain 💪
Hi Brian love your vlogs just wondering why you ride the most compact folder and carry it unfolded down the stairs at home and at work?
I wondered this. I always carry mine folded until I get outside
You need ppl to ride with so important
nice to see just a proper cyclists sharing the reality of the challenges
I ride this bike and watching this review I don't get what this guy is talking about...nothing is loose or clunky as some people are mentioning, maybe on the older Gothams but the one I have ride fine and has no issues as he states. Its a good little bike, the center clamp works fine, drive train is good and shifts fine, I had Dahons in the past and this is just as good. He absolutely critizises everything, sorry not buying his B.S. Happy owner of a Citizen...
I’m doing between 300 and 400 km per month on my Brompton. This is for short trips plus commuting to work. I get through a set of tyres per year, and a couple of couple of chains and cogs a year. I find that rims last about 3 years and hinges about the same. I’m pretty relaxed about this as eventually mechanical things wear out and in comparison with my car servicing costs is so much less. Thanks for your films.
Brian, I found another folding bike to look at. Priority may have your all weather solution with belt drive. Check it out.
Seems like you have the only review online about the bdr bag. How is the padding? I'm thinking about using it to carry my laptop and other stuff for work. Can't really tell from the pictures on the website if there's enough padding to protect something like that or if the bag is just for clothes/tents/etc.
i like the cool bike music montage. 😎
I had my Crank changed to one with Ceramic balls, and from titanium, at the first, Free Service (Actually it is part of the price, and not at all "free"). But I don't use it regularly, as you do! Finn. Denmark
Wow, Brian rides like Tadej Pogacar on his morning commute. That's impressive.
Hi Brian, Thanks for another interesting video. I am surprised that your Brompton needs an overhaul. In terms of time, it is not that old-right? How many miles are you riding it each week?
Great Video. The Bags seem very functional - I like the idea having the Backpack on the rack - one can shoulder the bag and roll the brompton around. All their products seem to be thought through nicely. I only have the small nash from them, and I like its quality. The uniklip is from a german company, which one can buy by itself. The bright inner lining helps one spot things inside the bag and makes it obvious if the bag is not closed. too bad I have too many bags :D
Doing all the replacements and having a shop to do the work, is it cheaper than buying a new Brompton?
Brian, another great video. Sorry if I missed it, but how many miles do you have on this Brompton and your CHPT3?
Can you provide more information on the new rim? Same freewheel as the original? What parts were ordered for the rebuild?
Have a great summer Brian , stay safe .
Thank you. You also have a great summer😁👍
Dont forget to have the seatpost sleeve replaced on the Brompton. Be safe Bryan.
It’s a bushing that has to be sized according to Brompton. It is on the list😁👍
I feel you dude.. When you breaking spook wheel due to frequent riding, in my case, I break my bike's rim wall due to hard gravel.. It's not even funny...to be honest..😅
Spokes always break at the worst possible time…. Makes me upset thinking about it..😖. 😁👍
Hey man can you get your hands on a tern vektron and do a review? I own one and love it
I’ll see what I can do.
I’m with you. I (almost) never carry a bike lock with me when I’m on my Brompton. If I can’t bring my Brompton inside a building or shop, I don’t go in. Good video!
My thoughts exactly. Thank you👍😁
I don't have a Brompton yet but about to get a P-Line (12 or 4 speed). Do stores sometimes object to you entering with the bike when folded?
@@MoebiusUK not really.. I think I had one place say something, but most don’t.
thats the way really
@@MoebiusUKget the 4, the 12 is idiotic.
i bought a used brompton back in 2009 from a college kid who also bought it from someone else. so i'm the 3rd owner of the brompton. i rode the brompton to work for a year or 2 (8 miles) and occasionally weekend group ride here or there. also started doing part time food delivery during the pandemic averaging about 10 miles each day here or there since 2020. i had countless flat and tires replace from bike shop. i bought my brompton to a brompton junction shop back in 2022 and they suggested a complete overhaul replacement like hinge pins etc. the cost was almost buying a new cheap brompton model. they said it is dangerous riding my used brompton. but so far, knock on wood i'm still riding my brompton just fine. so i'm taking my chance.
I would do the same thing, but I’m getting ready to take it on a long tour so I need the bike to be in top notch shape. Fortunately the repairs are cheaper than buying a new bike.😁👍
Buy the special tool and do the work yourself; there is the upgraded copper washer for the hinge pin that will last a long time. The SA hub is very simple and bulletproof, some grease every few years, or a few drops of oil into the shift chain...
@@tdgdbs1 by the way, it's quite a pleasure to work on your own bicycle and be able to fix small to medium issues yourself. I bought 10 and 15 mm wrench, a set of small hex wrenches and other cheap stuff. Now I fix flat tires, replace tires, today I replaced internal gear hub indicator. Very easy to do, but at the same time expensive if you use service (and there's no waiting time, you can start immediately and your Brompton will be fixed in 20 minutes).
The cost incurred by a fall might be way higher than tonfix it, no?
Oooo. Heavy duty spokes! That Zizzo Forté is going to be formidable!
Noooo
Not forever…😉
Well kept impressions. So i read it the magnets can be a problem.I'm Just looking for a used mariner or Mu and try to find a comparison of these.
The magnets can come loose on both bikes. I just periodically tighten them up so they won’t fall off. I have both bikes so I may do a comparison in the near future….
Ok I just binged all of your trip… I’m really hoping it’s just taking time to get through editing and not that you were eaten by a bear… I just got a folding bike, have a mountain bike as well, you’re sparking my love of cycling…
Stupid you for writing aggressively your fault
I have an opportunity to buy a NWT almost identical to this one, vintage 1993. What’s a fair price if the bike is in great condition??
That rack bag is amazing!
Yes it does…. I like it.
Tis a fine looking bike.
😅 be happy you good not having a job sucks 😊
You’re right.
The exact point of a Brompton is that you take it inside. Why would you ever lock it outside?
I wholeheartedly agree.