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Yes, I agree. Also, it feels like some of the past improvements (or quality standards) with products have been forgotten or somehow lost in the mists of time - or perhaps just cheaper shortcuts are being made on many things regardless of user experience. Thanks for watching and commenting.

That sounds very interesting... So, you have a deralilleur on the front and control it from another controller on the handlebar? Be interesting to see a video of that setup... Thanks for watching and commenting.

Always gets difficult if we try justifying any of these types of purchases, I agree. I often think the fold aspect is undervalued for non commuters. I suspect one of the reasons Bromptons last so long is that people fold them and keep them indoors rather than other full-sized bikes often left outdoors or in garages or sheds.

This one is the 8 speed manual version. There is a G Line 4 speed electric version too which I believe is assist but I haven't test ridden one. Thanks for watching and commenting.

It does have a throttle (called legs) 😂

Good question - I suspect yes but then again, it's been mannny years since I used a bus so I dont know whether they still have that section where you can store prams etc that they used to have. It is a little heavier than the 16" Brompton and similar weight to other 20" folding bikes. Depending on what the buses are like where you live, I know that a lot of routes now seem to have what look like large mini buses rather than single deck, double deck traditional buses. I did a quick search online and it looks like they can be taken on buses if they fit the designated luggage area but if too busy, the driver may not aloow it. May be worth looking-up bus provider's website whether, in your area, they have buses that allow folding bikes. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Bit clumsy on bus without disabled section. It’s ok on train in buggy/disabled section ok.

@@bazzaroberts8748 Thanks for the note. It wouldn't be a regular thing or in rush hour, but would be great to be able to extend range using a bus with an ordinary luggage area. Just trying to work out whether it would be feasible even if ungainly. At least the luggage rack on a bus has no shelf above unlike trains. Would be interested to hear of any experiences taking the G-line on public transport other than buggy/disabled section though that might be a possibility.

@@brianlander3712 Its the size or even smaller than most wheel luggage cases so I say take it on the bus no problem. Its what it was made for. Great for the train as well. Are we gonna ban people bringing suitcases on the bus now? Nope, so I say RIDE ON and fold up to get on the bus when needed.

​@@bazzaroberts8748Take it you own a G Line? I'm worried about this but then again I've never taken my C Line on a bus.

Yeah, the collection of lights don't look great but if I do use it at night, I like to have the bike illuminated.

​@@techwheelstalktimethere's no such thing as unnecessary lights... 👍

Appreciate the comment, you watching and subscribing - now I just need a little settled weather and I will get out n about on it... Thank you.

@@techwheelstalktime no rush - ride when you can. I'm in the US and can't buy bike until next year anyway!

​@@JohnMFloresI'm seriously contemplating getting one myself. I need to do a review of the Origami Swift first! 😅

@@thetds101 😂 I love the sleek look of the Swift!

I hadn't read the graffiti and hadn't realised it is disgusting if it is. It's simply a good stopping point when it is windy.

The graffiti was fine. Stop crying and enjoy the review...

@@techwheelstalktimeIgnore him, no worries, it was just fine, thanks for the video

Looks like we both decided to buy one just as the weather turned cold. Thanks for watching and commenting.

It feels a little like 4 low gears that are very similar and then 4 higher gears that allow more speed. Which makes it useful for climbing as well as on the flat. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@ Thanks for the reply. Cheers 👍

​@@techwheelstalktimeis it quite fast on the flat? Just wonder if it's sluggish or fairly quick due to the bigger wheel size.

@@Jrw_SB Wouldn't say sluggish at all but equally it does feel like it could do with one extra gear if you wanted to push harder. The tyres do add some additional resistance compared to regular street tyres. I think they have the balance somewhere near just right for the type of bike but I'd suggest that you test ride one because it's subjective... Thanks for watching and commenting.

Hello. It was a bit short on the riding bit and next time I will take my action camera setup so there's more of the ride. I've had 4 previous 16" Bromptons. Climbing seemed pretty easy. The path is from Huddersfield to Mirfield in West Yorkshire Route 66. Thanks for watching and commenting.

This is a difficult one to decide. It wasn't so much a problem with the front brake as it felt spongy. I have however just bought a Brompton G Line (non-electric) bike which is great but the front brake on that is spongy too. So, perhaps the front brakes on these disc-type brakes are generally spongy. It maybe worth test-riding a few different bikes to see which one you feel fits for you first before commiting to buying one given the high prices. I would say that reliability is important. Brompton and GoCycle seem to have far better build quality than cheaper bikes I have tried. Which stands to reason - you generally (not always) get what you pay for. I have gone for the Brompton G line because it's now got 20" wheels and chunkier tyres. Making it better for riding along canal paths or tree-rooted cycle paths. I haven't however gone for the electric version. Partly because of cost and partly becuase of previous early experience with reliability of the smaller 16" wheel electric version (which Im now told has been substantially improved). Hopefully some of this helps and all the best with your future cycling...

And sorry, I missed the customer support bit... It's a good point re GoCycle if the electrics need attention but for brakes and things I think Halfords, Evans and local bike shops would be happy to service or repair it. For Brompton, there is a wide ranging series of bike stores who would look after you, but again for anything electric, there is going to be some risk as these components are still made overseas.

Thanks for watching and commenting - It's a nice bike and the only downside for me was the need for more gears...

Hello. I decided not to buy the van. There was a company in the north west who said they could do it (but I cannot recall the company name), and the space under the van seemed to allow it.

Yeah, the hinges on those lockers are excellent but it feels like one bigger locker with a single door would be more practical and usable.

I’ve lived over 230 nights in a 680 over the last 2.5 years and it’s the best van I’ve ever had bar none, even a custom van I once was stupid enough to commission, the lockers just need to well organised, the fridge is very versatile and actually doesn’t have the draw back of ‘spilling’ all the chilled air every time you open it, and the white interior just never dates, you can change the whole thing with with just a few colour changes, and it’s dead easy to keep clean…what I have changed is the rock hard rear seats, I’ve had the seats re-upholstered in leather to my own design, bigger solar panels and lithium batteries and I’ve added shelves to a few of the big cabinets, apart from that its brilliant, just saying !

I agree, there's a lot to be said about things being in place and ready to go v a lot of time overcoming some of the complexities of fit n finish. One of the main challenges is not getting carried away on the money side of things. Seems very easy to spend money like it's gone out of fashion and balancing that with later regrets :-). Thank you for your thoughts and insight.

Thank you. That's very kind of you. I wasn't too pleased with it as I was all over the place with no real structure and realised afterwards that I'd started talking about something and got distracted without finishing it at times. Maybe I should go in overnight next year to avoid the hustle n bustle :-). Thanks for watching and commenting.

Good question... I think there were some. I'm new to walking around motorhomes and vans so I probably need to pay more attention and add that into the videos. Many thanks for watching and commenting.

I wasn't too organised and so just wandered around aimlessly being distracted but thought I'd try and capture it so glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Many thanks! I wasn't there too long - will have to be there a bit longer next year.

Thanks for letting me know.

As long as you enjoyed the torture of me waffling around aimlessly pointing a camera, that's good :-). Thanks for watching and commenting.

Yes, I agree, it all needs to be part of, let's be frank, a big decision when buying a new van especially with prices as they are right now. It would make the decision easier if the two industries formed a forum and expedited a commercial arrangement of some sort that gave some guarantees about the future supplies of each option. I don't know if they've had discussions about such an arrangement but it does seem like a territorial disconnect where there's no cohesive leadership from the manufacturers to drive a sustainable future for these gas systems in vans. Yet, some still keep building them recommending cylinders that are no longer available. Potential customers left either uninformed or scrambling for a solution at additional cost for them. I'm not one for regulation but it does feel like the customer isn't at the heart of what's going on... I agree also that a diesel heater and water heater would be a safer bet right now. Thanks for watching and commenting.

I agree, the prices have become insanely high. I appreciate that materials and base vehicles have increased. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it will change for the better in the near future. And on the look and feel, there does seem to be a repetition of design. Thanks for watching and commenting.

If you're happy with what you have then why change and pay the silly prices that they are now. Anyone who bought new 3or4 years ago can now probably sell for what they paid. I wouldn't buy knowing that someone had that amount of time and it cost them nothing. Good luck to them. And as for the people who are willing to pay for a new van then " cost of living crisis WHAT COST OF LIVING CRISIS"

Hello. I think the only bottle sizes that fit in the space are actually smaller than the 3.9kg propane bottles, somewhat significantly so. The CampingGaz ones and the refillable ones that fit are smaller. I just want the manufacturers to instigate a solution that is fit for purpose where their vehicle layouts have the physical space elsewhere to allow them to do so. I'm really thinking of those vans that rely heavily on gas. Alternatively, switch to diesel for hot water and heating, reducing the gas consumption at a lower level where smaller bottles may be acceptable. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Hello. Yes, I watched your video and think it's a great video showing the option. I'd just like a solution ideally to be in place in a van that's going to cost me c£79k. It feels like the manufacturers have a much better chance of fixing the issue to make new vans ready for larger bottles or refillable solutions than having the additional expense and work post-purchase. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@@techwheelstalktime Yes I have to agree. I went to the NEC show on Tuesday and was surprised to see how many vans still only had lockers for two 3.9 cylinders

Yes, they would be options post-purchase of a vehicle. I'm trying to get commitment that the company manufacturing the van won't say that my modifications in some way impair or negate the warranty given the major cost of these vehicles these days. Thanks for watching and commenting.

That was true in my VWT6.1 camper, I agree. In these vans however pretty much everything is reliant on gas while you are not plugged-in to mains as far as I know. So, from experience, the CG907s are great for light hob use but the 6kg propane cylinders more appropriate if you do any winter visits to places where there is no electrical hookup. So, I have learned to try and get the right setup for each person at the start ideally. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Yes, I understand that some of the other converters do seem to have an immaculate attention to detail and allow bespoke characteristics. I'm hoping at some point to visit the S&L place at some point. Hope you enjoy your trip there and thanks for the comment and watching...

Many apologies for the incredibly late response as I just spotted your comment 7 months after you'd written it. Hope your travels are going well... Thanks for watching and commenting and again, sorry for the insanely late reply!

If money no object, shopping lists would be long :-). Thanks for watching and commenting.

Good choices 🙂

It's nice to have some of the new tech in cars but equally, the simplicity and character of older cars is missed. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Pop over to Beverley sometime for a spin 🙂

Yeah, after all the sun we've had recently... Luckily it held off. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thanks for watching and dropping a note back.. I got there a bit late with traffic on M62 but was good to see the cars.

You’re very welcome