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A few reasons. The main one being it's a rim brake bike and the cables need to run externally to the brakes. 2 probably cost and 3 (just speculation) it could be making use of legacy designs

They’ve even got a video explaining why on their website! Good reminder to myself though after jumping of MTB and road bikes with external gears!

@@JoshFosterBikesAndEngineeringi’m new to Bromptons myself and i remember seeing a video explaining the gearing on a C line which is what i now have saying to pause pedalling while changing hub gears but ok to keep pedalling as per usual with derailleur gears, think it was a Brilliant Bikes video who i subscribe to as i do yours…keep up the great content 😃👍🚴🏻‍♂️

Shame there’s no rental option. I think it opens up a lot more people to being able to afford a Brompton. Loved the electric Brompton when I tried it! Worked in a shop in Brighton at the time. If you haven’t been… it’s very very hilly.

It is pretty pricey. But I don’t think it’s beaten yet on 1 how small it folds, and 2 how easily it folds. Certainly there are cheaper options out there

Expensive, yes. But not overpriced.

Thank you for commenting! Nice, I’ve tried the electric a few times and really liked it!

Hi Finn, thanks for your comment! You’ve sent me into a rabbit hole of looking at lightweight Brompton components now! I’m glad I’ve leased the bike for now I’d have started buying up titanium parts. Have you noticed any difference in the ride with your carbon bars? Doubling the weight though, any idea how much it is in kg?

@@JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering Well my much former than 2019 bike is around 9 kilo with mudguards, but the telescope post is about double the weight of a Standard, as it ads an extra tube and clamp! And a carbon handlebar also helps. I just added carbon clamps on my mudguards also. Sadly the 2 holders are permanent, and if not so I would have replaced them, after drilling out and added two from alu! You may consider China, Korea and Taiwan as the main suppliers of advanced spares and parts for a Brompton! They do produce Copies of the bike which are better and - lighter and near all, similar and interchangeable parts are easily found for much less prices. I suppose a titanium seat post, in any color or length in between also, is about the price of an original post? It takes a little more time but they are used to do trading from far away, much unlike the UK! The new EU trade system is sadly a joke, so I don't buy parts from the UK any more!!! Shops offering parts are easily found on the Internet, also from Major Chinese Internet shops. Finn

A T-line with mudguards is very close to my weight, and I have more gears, though I did wonder for what use I had the low gears (till I met an extreme hill and had to walk going up, on top!)? I have also changed parts on my original brakes to titanium, but my bike still looks totally original! I have tried to find a painted version Stempost, from titanium, as mine, but it is difficult. Finn. Denmark

I love the government salary sacrifice initiatives and what it’s done for getting people on bikes, but some of the fine print stuff I find frustrating. Ownership of the bike might not technically transfer for years, unless you leave the company and have to pay a market depreciation value amount. Not an issue if you know you’ll be in your job long term. However, the opportunity to not just save on your bike, but your helmet and all your gear is really appealing, and for businesses- great for employee retention. You’ve given me an idea for another video, so thank you!

@@JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering I bought my Brompton via this method and yes you have to pay X amount when you leave the company or a few years after purchase but it does not rise with inflation. I did save £200 overall.

@@slicedpage £200 is a good chunk of a Brompton to save! How do you like the Brompton?

@@JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering What is not to like?! It has been in hibernation for the Winter so now I will start to go shopping with it again as well as use the local velodrome. I have just ordered an ebike conversion kit for it as my knees are not what they used to be. So, hopefully, that will be installed in time for this year's Ride London. Have you fallen off yet, at low speed?

@@slicedpage fair point! I've loved it for shopping so far, velodrome riding on a Brompton? I only know of Herne Hill and Preston park. Assuming it's an outdoor one?

Indeed! Luckily you can wheel it around with you or carry it into the shop using the wheels on the underside.

Flying insects aren't exactly my idea of a balanced diet

It's a great place to have visited! Thanks for your comment with all that information about it. Would you know where to find this video? My father in law has a naval interest connected with Ventspils and I'm sure he'd be enthusiastic to see it!

@@JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering I saw it in the Mad City Riga Conference 2021 when a presenter from the City Council of Ventspils showed the presentation. I will try to Google it

If you do find it that would be great! Thankyou so much!

Thankyou mate!

The Brompton is both so that's definitely a bonus!

Wow, thank you!

Thankyou Aleksandrs, you'll have to give it a try the next time you're in the UK!

Yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh!

You and me both! Both on the bike and on getting more videos out soon!

That does tend to happen in a sauna! About 70+ degrees Celsius in there!

Thankyou Aleksandrs

Thankyou Diego!

Thankyou Jenny!

Nice choice! How are you having it specced? The diamante is really stable at high speed, with all the other stuff on it at the moment it's pretty smooth riding as well. It's got a good amount of snap, a little laggier than a full blown aero bike (I had a system six and there was no hesitation in power transfer with that). I do find the diamante has been a bit more graceful around smooth corners than snappy turns - although that probably says more about my bike handling... I rode the Diamante to Brighton from the home counties and it was a beaut in terms of comfort and handling in the saddle. I've heard good things about the Venta, though I've not ridden one myself yet. Hope you enjoy the bike!

@@JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering new 105 12 speed groupset, Deda Zero 1 finishing kit a d super lightweight Miche wheels and tubeless Hutchinson performance tyres. Can't wait to take it for a ride when it's finished.

Thanks, cool comment!

I'm so glad you liked it! I think you're probably my biggest fan at the moment

@@JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering I am for sure and always will be :)

Amazing!

Hey Diego, thanks, cool comment!

Thankyou! I will endeavour to do so!

Большое спасибо! Я надеюсь скоро принести на UA-cam более интересный контент!

Thankyou! More to come!

Thanks for commenting! Are you the mysterious person walking into the cab of that steam engine? 😮

@@JoshFosterBikesAndEngineering maybe 🤔

The mystery continues as to the identity of the person in the bobble hat and green jacket!

The original tyres were tan (although admittedly 25mm tan Schwalbes not Vittoria). I've had corsas on various bikes and various tyres over the years and love the way they look and roll - they're sadly not as practical with my local roads and the weather at the moment. A spare set definitely needed for some sunny day trips to smooth roads. Thanks for commenting!

Thankyou!

Thankyou!

Thanks! More to come!

Thanks Jenny, I hope I can bring you more informative videos in the weeks and months to come!

Thanks Spanish Zebra whoever you are. It really is

Never raced it myself, only spectated. But regardless of direction the event seemed to have wholly good vibes!!!

it's on about 5000km, it's unhappy but it's working. Bearings are shot and the body is chewed but it's still going. I think there might be a couple of different hubs on different 35 wheels though. This one's replaceable.