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Velo Works
United Kingdom
Приєднався 27 вер 2022
Hi Bike Lovers. We are Paul and Sarah of Velo Works. A small independent bike business. We specialise in hand built wheels, bike restorations and much more. Join us for all things cycling including bike touring, bike restorations and Bromptons, in addition to behind the scenes at our workshop including reviews of our favourite parts and bikes.
Workshop - BROMPTON Service with a Bike Mechanic
Join Bike Mechanic Paul on this Brompton bicycle service for a customer. A short take on a full service.
Paul uses Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Tyres which you can purchase from our store here: www.veloworks.co.uk/products/schwalbe-marathon-plus-smartguard-tyre-for-brompton
And the Park Tool Home Mechanic Floor Pump: www.veloworks.co.uk/products/park-tool-home-mechanic-floor-pump
If you are in the Bristol area and would like a Brompton Service please contact us via our workshop page here: www.veloworkshop.co.uk/workshop
We are Velo Works. A small independent bicycle company offering hand built wheels, bike restorations, custom builds, an online store and local servicing and repair.
Paul uses Schwalbe Marathon Plus SmartGuard Tyres which you can purchase from our store here: www.veloworks.co.uk/products/schwalbe-marathon-plus-smartguard-tyre-for-brompton
And the Park Tool Home Mechanic Floor Pump: www.veloworks.co.uk/products/park-tool-home-mechanic-floor-pump
If you are in the Bristol area and would like a Brompton Service please contact us via our workshop page here: www.veloworkshop.co.uk/workshop
We are Velo Works. A small independent bicycle company offering hand built wheels, bike restorations, custom builds, an online store and local servicing and repair.
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RESTORATION - Raleigh BURNER 💥 Part 2.
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BMX bike restoration handed back today to a very happy customer. Join Paul explaining what he has done to bring this amazing bike back to life. We are Velo Works. A small independent bike company offering vintage bike restorations, hand built wheels, online store and local servicing. Our website is here: www.veloworkshop.co.uk/ Be sure to check out the original video for this restoration here: ...
Another Over the Top Brompton Upgrade?
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Bike mechanic Paul has upgraded his rear triangle on his 10-year old Brompton and gives his initial thoughts. If you want to hear more about Pauls 10 year old Brompton check this video: ua-cam.com/video/aOSS2ReDALU/v-deo.html The work was undertaken by @brilliantbikes who you probably all know but if you don't be sure to check out their UA-cam channel. We are Velo Works, a small independent bik...
The BEST alloy hand built GRAVEL Wheels
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Bike mechanic and wheel builder Paul shows you our most popular gravel wheelset. Details: Rims: @dtswiss GR531 Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Hubs: Dt Swiss 350 Nipples: DT Swiss Squork brass This wheelset is available on our Shopify Store here: www.veloworks.co.uk/products/dt-swiss-gr531-with-dt-swiss-hubs-gravel-wheelset-for-disc-brake-and-12mm-thru-axle-or-quick-release-tubeless-ready-shimano ...
What I've done and what I'm planning NEXT for my BROMPTON
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After nearly 10 years of owning a Brompton, bike mechanic Paul, goes through how he has kept it in great condition and his plans for the future (with a very epic upgrade imminent). Videos mentioned: Sarah's Brompton: ua-cam.com/video/sP2irGQEBEA/v-deo.html Previous Brompton Upgrades: ua-cam.com/video/zdmzeVdeMXA/v-deo.html How to Clean a Brompton: ua-cam.com/video/DDQVA58qAbI/v-deo.html Conside...
Bags and Accessories for your Brompton 👜
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🚴 As a small independent cycling business we only stock products that we love and use ourselves. Paul introduces the latest Brompton bags and accessories that we stock on our website. 🛒 Velo Works UA-cam / Shopify Store with all the Restrap products (and more from ParkTool, Dt Swiss etc) can be found there: www.veloworks.co.uk/ 📍 Our main online shop which stocks groupsets, components and hand ...
A Wheelie Good Year in the Workshop
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Join wheel builder and bike mechanic Paul talking about the wheels he's built in 2024 and plans for the future. You can find all our hand built wheels on our website here: www.veloworkshop.co.uk/onlinestore We are Sarah and Paul of Velo Works. A small independent bike business specialising in hand built wheels, an online shop, bike restorations and local servicing. If you like this video please...
Do I LOVE 🩵 my Brompton after 2 months?
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Join me and my new (to me) Brompton B75 and find out what I like about it, a couple of challenges and if it is love or not! If you don't know, Paul LOVES his @bromptonbicycle and you can find out why in most of the videos in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLfYdb7ReeNldQOtwZguluM9P6Cn_C2mWP.html We are Sarah & Paul of Velo Works, a small independent bike company. We specialise in hand built whee...
Brompton Upgrades Review 🤩
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Bike mechanic Paul, reviews two upgrades he has made to his Brompton over the last few years. Details: - Spring: A Matumura Kohki Scrowave Suspension Spring from Ti Parts Workshop @Tipartsworkshop . Find out more about how we fitted it and why in the original video here: ua-cam.com/video/ekgj1tzxzts/v-deo.html - Seat Post: The rainbow titanium seat post is also made by @Tipartsworkshop Our orig...
What a Bike Mechanic does on a non-cycling holiday
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*Clue*.. talks about bikes Join Sarah and Paul in Scotland on a walking holiday and road trip talking about how our cycling business, Velo Works, started there and why it's a wonderful place for cycle touring, mountain biking and more. We are Velo Works, a small independent cycle business specialising in vintage bike restorations, hand built wheels, an online store and local servicing. If you e...
Genesis Croix De Fer ⭐ in our workshop this week
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Genesis Croix De Fer leaving the workshop after an upgrade. New handbuilt wheels, Shimano Groupset and bar tape. Sustainable Cycling. Details: Wheels: Hand Built by Paul in our Bristol Workshop. We post our wheels all over the UK with free delivery. Rims: @dtswiss G540 Hubs: Deore M6000 Nipples: Pro Lock DT Swiss Spokes: DT Swiss double butted All our handbuilt wheels are available on our websi...
Shimano Groupsets 💙
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Bike Mechanic explains why he LOVES Shimano's groupsets and shows you the latest one he has fitted in the workshop. Shimano Groupsets are available to purchase on our webiste here: www.veloworkshop.co.uk/dt-swiss-wheels/Groupsets-c122210523 All groupsets can be sent within the UK with free Royal Mail Special Delivery. We are Sarah & Paul of Velo Works; a small independent bicycle company specia...
The LOVE of Small Wheel Bikes 💙
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We LOVE Small wheel bikes from Bromptons to Moultons - Find out why and discover the NEW bike we are adding to our collection. We are Sarah and Paul of Velo Works, a small independent bike business specialising in hand built wheels, an online store, vintage bike restorations and much more. www.veloworkshop.co.uk/ You can find out more about Paul's Brompton P6R here: ua-cam.com/play/PLfYdb7ReeNl...
How to Look After Your Brompton Between Services - 5 TOP TIPS
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How to Look After Your Brompton Between Services - 5 TOP TIPS
Vintage BMX RESTORATION 💛 Raleigh Burner - Part 1.
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Vintage BMX RESTORATION 💛 Raleigh Burner - Part 1.
2 Month Review of the Moulton Bike Restoration 💙
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2 Month Review of the Moulton Bike Restoration 💙
Thinking About Buying a Second-Hand Brompton?
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Thinking About Buying a Second-Hand Brompton?
A Mini Cycling Touring Adventure ⛰️
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A Mini Cycling Touring Adventure ⛰️
Putting Life Back into a Vintage Campagnolo Derailleur
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Putting Life Back into a Vintage Campagnolo Derailleur
New Tyre Day for my Steel Road Bike
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New Tyre Day for my Steel Road Bike
MOULTON RESTORATION FINAL 💥 Part 6
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MOULTON RESTORATION FINAL 💥 Part 6
Bike Mechanic give his 5 TOP TIPS when buying an Electric Bike
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Bike Mechanic give his 5 TOP TIPS when buying an Electric Bike
Will there be more additions to this series
Picked up the orange one today... They are an awesome ride.
Congratulations.. I just ordered the electric version.. Will take 8 to 12 weeks to arrive. I literally can't wait because I plan to go to work with it and will have to be relying on public transport for now.
I picked up a 1965 Moulton Deluxe F frame bike today, in need to a bit of a CLA, I plan to ride it as well as riding my Brompton, love small wheel bikes , love the videos by the way.
@@MichaelWilde.pushbikegraddad sounds great! Hope you enjoy 😀
@@veloworks9266 many thanks, I'm after a a 1970s Raleigh Stowaway next, folding version of the Raleigh twenty...small wheel rule my thinking.
Most important, dont use oil chains anymore , change to waxing chains
@@curly_ thanks for watching. Whilst I understand the benefits of using wax sometimes the coverage isn’t as good as using a wet lubricant.
I just love my M6. Met so many nice cyclists and seen so many great places. Love Brompton.
@@GlenHoff-p2v aw lovely! Happy cycling 😀
Question about spoke count. Does it matter for a bigger rider if the wheel has 32 vs 28 spokes? And does three cross improve durability?
@@jmatulis92 hi thanks for watching. The lesser spoke count doesn’t affect the load capacity so no it doesn’t matter. So for example if your rim has a total system weight of 130kg, having less spokes doesn’t change this rating. Regarding the three cross question - it will be stronger and we always use a x3 for mtb wheels but when it comes to gravel and road x2 will offer a little more stiffness. Hope that helps.
Welcome to the fold. Love my Bromptons. Am amazed at the condition of your B75. Glad you added the front carrier block. Perhaps some mudguards would be nice too. Keep things cleaner. I would have loved to see a comparison with the moulton - perhaps in a future video? Thanks for taking the time to make this.
@@carywatmore thanks for the kind comments and yes mud guards are on the list! Great idea for a video - will definitely think about it 👍
Built my first wheel (a front )by copying another wheel when i was about 12 years old .never done it since !!!
Thank you
What is the size of ur DT swiss tape used on the rim?
@@cyrusreodique5130 27mm tape and the inner rim width is 24mm. Dt swiss recommend you size up
It’s like watching a brain surgeon at work! Brilliant video.
@@johnbayley1109 great analogy! Ha thanks 👍😀
Nice work bud👍🏻
@@Diffusion8 cheers 👍
Mine doesn't need a full service yet but I'm picking up lots of tips by watching your great videos.
@@geoffmortimer5304 great to hear thanks!
I started using drip wax (from Silca) on brompton recently. Saved me from constant degreasing process (especially in the winter). And hopefully the drive train will last longer. Best of all, I do not need to worry about dirty chain staining my clothes and home. Not only the waxed chain does not attrach dirt but it can be wiped cleaned with a microcloth in seconds. Just after a couple of minutes wiping the chain looks like degreased and regreased.
I see a Velo Works Brompton video, I click
@@_Bigbag_ that’s so kind thank you 🙏
That's reminded me that ours need a service. I can see a trip to Bristol on the horizon, just have to check when the next beer festival is 🍺👍
@@devjon123 👍👍👍
How can anybody let their bike get into such a state in the first place 😅…they won’t recognise it now! You should give a free bucket and brush with each service!
@@timevans9195 it’s not the worse we have by a long way 👍 😂
Great work found your channel and website when looking for wheel reviews within an hour of watching some of your vids and looking on website put in a order
@@AndyBarber1981 👍 thank you!
I was surprised at how much flex you could generate just by pushing on the saddle with your upper body. Also, what is the function of the rubber ring that you slid on to the top of the post, just below the saddle? It looks redundant to me.
I got down the wrong path here in the United States and ended up in mud and clay and I was forced to spray off my Brompton to get it out from under the fenders etc., I stayed away from the hub or I tried to as much as possible. What will I need to grease
I think you may be addicted
@@peterbedford2610 I think you may be right!
Folding, stand on the other side, there's videos to watch, helps remind you of all the steps
Yes as I said in the video I’ll watch our own videos to help me 😂
I had one of these similar maybe l forgot what it looks like someone stoled mines when l qas smaller
@@NeelanPillay-kj2jc oh what a shame 😭
I just got my A line this week, love your brompton content! They are not just for riding in cities! I used to have a C line but sold it and decided to get the “budget” version as I want the low maintenance hub! Hoping I can have mine for 10 years at least to justify the cost 😂 I daily commute 50 miles per week and it’s great to see one so used as yours still going strong! 💪🏻 I love your frame it looks like it has a lovely patina to it!!
@@jackhorsley3912 thanks for your comments. Sounds like you do a good ride per day on yours!
Looks great and as I have said before I like the idea of keeping a bike going, that's sustainability. Whether it is economically viable is another matter but irrelevant if everyone is happy. Nice 😊
@@mattgemmell8345 super happy!
Not sure I'd bother with this, but the Scrowave spring is a very worthwhile upgrade. At first I thought it was a bit of a waste of money, but after a few rides I started to appreciate it more. It's a subtle change. I'm just on the soft/hard boundary and went for the soft. Thanks for pointing it out, Paul.
@@barryedge4446 great to hear! Happy cycling
I received one of these in yellow in the mid 1980s, the best christmas present I ever received. Looks brill after restore.
@BloodyShambles1997 I can imagine! And yes we are really pleased with it as is the customer 😀
Maybe its over the top, but 10 years between special services and the clear enjoyment that you get from your bike makes the upgrade look like extremely good value! Well done to Brilliant Bikes for giving the bike the "as new" feel, here's to another 10 years!
@@tomcurran65 👍🎉 Yeah I don’t think I would have done this amount of upgrades early on but it seems to make sense after 10 years
Having watched through, your ethos is great. Subscribing and wilbe watching all future videos:👍
@@axelsaxles8462 that’s very kind ! Thank you 😀
Beautiful ❤ I am lucky enough to have the 2022 CDF 853. It's the only thing I need haha.
@@axelsaxles8462 Nice!
Can you review the Vicinta 132 bag for the G line please? And how small does it fold down to please?
@@alexn5648 hey we don’t have a G line to be able to do the review. Check vincitas website / UA-cam 👍
The downside for most folks is cost, so would have been useful to know what that was. Must have cost you the best part of £1k? Hinges are a neccasary maintenance item if they need doing. A firmer block can be had for £20 and is a worthy upgrade to improve ride. A titanium triangle will cost about £600 plus labour, so is not really worthit for most folks to just save a bit of weight. Glad you are enjoying it though, over the top and unnecessary bike upgrades are addictive!
Stupid money!
Hey there, what spd pedals and shoes do you use? Let me know. Thanks.
@@samarturo1526 hi the shoes are from Giro which are also good for walking around in: and Shimano M525 pedals I think 👍
I used Militec gun oil on the hinges, a few drop each year. I own a B75, no sign of wear yet; I am living in Japan so fold 4 times each day, 5 days a week for 20 years.
@@tdgdbs1 sounds like you are doing a great job 👍
Another really interesting video, Paul. As a Brompton rider it is just so good to see and hear your very honest views on upgrades you’ve made to your P6R.
@@johnbayley1109 thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Your videos pop up on my feed every now and then... and it makes me remember what a life changing bike this is and how much I love my little Brompton, but also that I haven't ridden it in a while... I walk past it in the garage and 'ting' the bell and think 'next weekend'... 🙏
@@Bokooda Hi, thanks for watching and commenting! There is never a better time to get out on your Brompton than NOW! 😀
The bike came back with magical powers, Paul's made a Bus disappear 2:28
@@gethinap 😂😂 wondered if anyone would notice Sarah’s amazing editing powers 😂
Does the handle and the front bag pull fit and work on the G-line ?
They do - yes!
I have changed the original rubber spring to an even harder, but still rubber one from Joseph Kuosac, to make the Flex as small as possible during the ride. I have seen versions from wood, which may function even better? My Brompton is now much lighter than the Original 2019 SuperlightM6LXBrompton. Finn. Denmark
@@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 sounds like a great upgrade 👍
@@veloworks9266 When I first saw the wood versions I wondered. But now I have found the Kuosac to make my bike more stiff and I could find out to use one for less flex. I am not sure if the bike "likes it" but I think so. I have seen a Pro make jumps on one. I have changed all loose parts on my bike to titanium and carbon, so now it weighs 9 kilo, with Mudguards, so why a T-line? Finn
Where is the review of each bag ?
I just bought my first 20" wheel folding bike the other day (second hand with stickers removed, no idea of the make, but it seems very solid), in part because train travel with non-folding bikes within Canada is rather limited and it was a total pain to break down my larger touring bike (well, a XC-turned-monster-gravel-dropbar bike) into a bike box each way during a 10 day trip last summer. I was thinking of putting thicker BMX style tires on the bike, but do you think that would slow me down significantly?
@@klunkébikes hi, thanks for watching. We find the Billy Bonkers tyres (on Sarah’s Moulton) have great rolling resistance, don’t add much weight and are wonderful
Looks great and glad you are pleased with it. I did my bottom bracket this year. After I did the Hebridean Way there was a bit of play, not complaining after nine years. The Shimano one which is metal, from Brilliant Bikes, is far better than the standard Brompton one and far easier to fit. Look forward to seeing your new wheels
@@mattgemmell8345 yes the Shimano ones are generally really good 👍
Me thinks your Brompton is turning into Triggers Broom 😏🤭😇😂😂🎅
@@paulrichmond9720 😂🫣 I’m inclined to agree!
@@veloworks9266 😂😂😂😂😂 You two have a brilliant Christmas ❤
@@paulrichmond9720 you too!
Good to hear you are even more happy with your Brompton, if that is possible. And interesting to hear you are replacing the rims. Is there any choice of rims? I’m planning to replace the rear hub from SRAM 3 to Wide SA 3 speed and will replace the rims at the same time. Btw I’m planning to ask you to do the supply and fit if I can’t find a local supplier .
@@SimonBrowneNZ hi Simon, these are specific Brompton rims from Brompton themselves 👍 we get them from @brilliantbikes near London.
That place is so beautiful. Wow.
Really like the look of these, hoping to order a pair in the next few months. Do you know what the weight of these are? (I know its not all about weight). Thanks
@@benatkins2106 thanks for watching Ben. They are wonderful wheels. 1850g for the set with this configuration 👍