r/BrompNOTs

Just finished a move into a much more urban area and my riding needs have changed. I'm keeping the roadie and mountain bike around, but I'm quickly realizing I need something more portable as a daily machine.

My regular commute is short and completely doable 100% on the bike, but for going farther in the city, I'd love to take a bike with me on the subway for those first and last miles. A folding bike is pretty much a requirement for that to work with local transit rules around peak hours.

I've managed to get in a few test rides on a BYB P8 and Link 7i at my local shop, both of which felt pretty solid, and I think I have a wishlist of features.

* 20" wheel minimum (couldn't feel right on a friend's 16")

* easy to fold, unfold, and move through transit stops and elevators

* around $1k usd, but I'm a little flexible

* fenders and chain guard are ideal. I will absolutely ride in any weather I can stand to be outside in.

* non-electric. I don't want to deal with charging my ride if I don't have to.

I really like the Link 7i for the internal hub, fully covered chain, and dynamo light, but the BYB P8 is noticeably more compact when folded and the metro rack seems handy. I'm torn between those models, but also open for reccomdations on other brands that can check off my list too.

I ordered a Cranston D10 about a month ago and am still waiting for it to arrive. In the meantime, though, I’d like to start looking for a bag that fits the front rack assembly.

I need a bag for my daily commute to work. I need to carry a laptop and possibly a rain jacket, and I’d like some extra space for a few groceries. So the bag should be medium-sized.

Additionally, it would be great if the bag were waterproof.

Are Cranston racks compatible with the original Brompton bags? Are there other third-party manufacturers that are compatible with Cranston and that you can recommend?

I replaced the Kenda Tires with 20-355 / 18” Billy Bonkers. I’ve had 4 flats in 6 weeks with Billy Bonkers and TPU tubes on a folding bike. So it’s not like I’m riding 1k kilometers a week. BB folding tires are lightweight and do indeed look great, but man, this just sucks. Second option (@peter is running this): Schwalbe Motion Big Apple Race Guard 18x2,0 (50-355).

Do you know of any other options in 20-355 / 18”?

Edit: right, I meant 18x2,0 aka 50-355, thanks @pareto!

I've recently been looking into three-fold bikes in "Brompnot".

Dahon Lunden is one of the bikes I've had my eye on, but since I can barely find any related reviews or discussions online,

I wanted to ask here what the riding experience of the Dahon Lunden feels like.

Hi everyone, I was hoping you could all give me some advice and or experience with reviews of either of these 20 inch folding bikes. I cant seem to find any third party reviews for the fhnon GT20 so thought i would ask the experts or anyone with experience of these two bikes, thanks!

One that has all of the following:
- accepts 20 x 2.3 tires
- disc brakes
- internal cable routing (preferred)

I don’t care so much about weight, I want a beefy folder that can accommodate 20x2.3 and has disc brakes.

Added plus if it has internal cable routing.

I don’t care about the material, but would prefer steel > titanium > aluminum.

TIA!

I have spent much of my life fixing and modifying bikes .

I own several bikes but only one 2003 Brompton bought new.

Basically as an old guy with minimal income the idea of a lightweight folder appeals but no matter the price I don't want to buy anything that won't last , especially as I am getting tired of fixing stuff..I wanted to ask anyone who truly understands durability especially of carbon , and has owned these new sub 10kg machines bro give their opinions and and

advice.