Thanks again Chris. Lots of people don’t realise that they don’t know the saddle is not at the proper height especially for hills. I was riding for a long time with saddle to low caused me knee and back pain thought it was my age. Once adjusted within days I could feel the difference, Great tips once again. Every blessing my friend.
Hi Brian It makes a big difference in posture and in performance. I'm glad you fix your seat hight and feel better to ride. Nice to have you on board 🚴♀️😊
Hi Chris, That's a good tip for when you are making many stops. I automatically raise my seat to the full extension. I have been riding my brompton for 6 months using the standard seat post. At 6 ft tall it seemed to be sufficient. I recently switched to the telescopic seat post(and brooks b17 saddle) and found that raising the seat just a little bit does make a difference. As a bonus I can easily remove the saddle if need be. Myron PS You inspired me to name my bike. It will be "Little Red". I haven't decided on gender yet:)
Hi Myron That's cool. Little Red! I've heard of Wonders about the telescopic seatpost. I've just bought a Titaniun seat post, my original one is rusting, waiting to arrive. Nice to have you on board
@@ChrisbyBike I understand the titanium seatpost has more flex and that's great for uneven pavement because it doesn't cause a bounce impacting the efficiency of pedaling but it helps even out the bumps. I'm excited to hear your take on this
Thank you for the tip to protect the knees Chris - I shall ensure that I keep the seat post on my Brompton correctly adjusted. I always look forward to your videos, and it was interesting how your darling Brompton came by her name. Keep riding, and keep up the good work. Richard.
Hi Richard Glad to have helped. I should make a video of this trip to New York. It was my first trip with my darling Brompton. And NY was stoning. Marvelous Cherry trees and beautiful tulips.
I like all of your videos. I see that you are putting in much effort in creating instructional videos. I pull the seat up to my armpit. I know I have the correct height when my finger reaches the center of the crank shaft.
Hi Mick When I start riding my road bike with the peloton I had many questions, lukly I had a lots of friends and mecanics to answer them. It help me to ride better with less injuries. The seat hight is a tird of the ajustment. There is the position of the seadle in relation of the seatpost and there is level of the saddle. But the second ajustment is more technical. Basic is: No Pain, Happy Ride🤩
Hi Blue Yonder That part of Rio is magical. Beautiful sunrises and MARVELOUS sunsets. In summer time a lots of people clime the rocks to see the sunset. They clap and cheer when the sun goes down 🌞
Thank you again. I'm planning a visit to a Brompton dealer once the covid lockdown lifts to find out what fits me/my riding style best (6'1"guy here) and to put in an order. I am to understand that if my legs are on the longer side since I'm kinda tall, I'm going to need the extended seat post or possibly telescopic for versatilityand I didn't really know how to figure out where I should have the seat at (not a cyclist) THIS IS PERFECT! Thank you so much. ☺🤗🥰
@@ChrisbyBike I am not sure what's available in North America at the moment, I'm afraid they might have discontinued Raw Lacquer. I see that they have a black lacquer and a flame lacquer version but I'm not sure if the raw lacquer is still available but I'll find out! I was really into torch welding and brazing in my twenties and I absolutely love seeing such amazing skill in the Brompton brazed joints. It's art to me. I'm definitely not interested in the S bars but I'm not sure if I need the M or H. I'm hoping I can get an M6E to fit. I found a really nice carbon titanium rear rack and nice aftermarket fenders to finish it. I am not going to be touring as you do so I don't need the rear rack to hold weight, I just want it to be a sturdy place to mount EZ Wheels. Is this an H&H titanium? Whatever it is are you happy with it? (I'm obviously shopping haha) Aftermarket fenders are also cheaper than going M6L. This rack has a mounting point so you don't need fender stays as on the L and I don't want/need the heavy Brompton rack of the R. Thank you again! I think the rack is really the only modification I need to make. Here is the quick video I found that I followed to the Facebook site and contacted the company to find out where to buy the ultralight carbon fiber rack in the US: ua-cam.com/video/1AriG4stMr4/v-deo.html They also have so many titanium Brompton accessories like the wheels you got and put on in another video
the Raw Lacquer is beautiful, it shows all the magnificent welding of Brompton. Well chosen! I hope you find it. The M bars will be a low bar for your height, but if you are use to road bikes, it will be fine. My triangle rack is from H&H and I've chosen a Aluminum because it is lighter them Titanium. There is a link to my Aluminium rack at the Video My Brompton Upgrades At the description part ua-cam.com/video/iNTwI7KH0z0/v-deo.html A upgrade that is very useful is the EasyWheel extension. Makes it easy to push it around. Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike yes, easy wheel is one of the only genuine modifications I intend to do but H&H q rack I believe looks just like the one you have :-) I've definitely been doing my shopping. Thanks for that link I'm going to go watch that video now
I had already watched that one 😁 those are way nicer than the Brompton easy Wheels. They look so classy and sturdy. Are they holding up well? I understand some of them with the rubber band like Tire around the outside of the metal wheel don't hold up well
Hi Chris, love your English reference to alight from the bike as "in and out". i😂😂 It brings a smile to my face. You are so amicable and your videos are so "honest-to-goodness" that I have just subscribed. Thank you. 👍👍
Hi Vanessa Jones Thanks! I love to know where my videos are going to. My first Bike touring trip was to Australia, sold my car, bought a bike and rode along the Gold Coast by Bike and for the long distances I put my bike in a bus. One of the best 5 months of my life.🤩🚴♀️🌟 Australia is fantastic! Hope to repeat the Bike touring,but this time with my Brompton. Nice to have you onboard!
Hi Dawn Perfect! I was all set for 2020 Five Boro New York, because of covid every thing has been transfer for 2021. If everything goes well....I'll be there on Mai 😊🚴♀️
Hi Cris, I love your post. I like your tips & tricks. some of that I use. I' from Mexico city. I like very much Rio but i Love Bello Horizonte. coul you go to it. Thanks a lot for your post.
Hi Cesar Luna H I'm glad you like them. Mexico is a beautiful city Congrats. Yes, there is a possibility for me to travel to Belo Horizonte because I have family there. Great idea! I'll love to visit them, and it is a great city! Nice to have you on board!
Every city has a lots of sides. Like every big city, you have to be alert for bad drivers and theft. And there are a lots of Favelas(the one you see at the movies) But the city it self is beautiful, great beaches and marvelous mountains. It is beautiful to ride a Bike. I try to show the best side, the side tha enchanted me. Nice to have you on board!
Certainly! Whenever possible I will post beautiful images here of Rio de Janeiro and the cities and countries that I will visit. Nice to have you on board!
Hi PattiKahlo A video about handlebars is a good idea. I only have access to a M bar, but I'll try to explain the difference and purpose of the S, M, H and P bars. Great suggestion. Nice to have you on board!
As an owner of a Lightweight Brompton, my bike was delivered (in Scandinavia?) as standard with the extra long, 600 mm seat post, and though I have bought a similar length, special (With a ring-mount for the saddle) titanium post, I also have ordered a standard length, 535 mm, titanium, black post from China (Same price as an original post!!!) for testing if I'm able to use it during travels (I am a rather tall, and heavy guy of 184 cm), as I hate having to remove it and the saddle, before putting it in my German, black B&W, travel box (I mostly need more luggage than just one bag, also with a Brompton inside it!). I may be able to also use the original Brompton insert then, also, as I hardly care about the saddle height and just take it out as I think it should be and ride along? Mostly I hit a reasonable position. ;-)
Hi Finn Carl Bomholt Sørensen You, also, can have the extended version. It makes easier to travel because there is only need to take the saddle attached to the inside post. No need to unmount. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Yes! I've seen some bromptons with Disc Breaks. It is a good upgrade if you like disk breaks. They are very eficient but demand to much care. Nice to have you on board
@@asap19980 the videos I'm watching I believe they're putting on mechanical disc brakes because they deal with a lot of hills. I don't think I'm going to have that many Hills but it was something I was curious about as well. I guess with the bike this size and for the type of riding, hydraulic disc brakes are a whole lot more complicated with no more benefit than mechanical disc brakes BUT take that with a grain of salt because I have no experience with either I'm just doing my research before I purchase and taking that from other people's experience and examples
I'm fortunate in as much as the standard seat-post, fully extended is perfect for me. I often find after riding about 10 miles the post has slipped down by a couple of centimetres (less than an inch) and it's really noticeable - less comfortable.
Hi Frank, that's fortunate. But if your seat change height after you ride, that's probably because your Brompton Plastic sleeve is worn out. Between the frame and the seatpost is a plastic sleeve that acts like the rubber seal, if we do not open the seat lever all the way to move the seat, this plastic sleeve start to worn out. Easy fix! Just buy a new plastic sleeve, change the old one and ride with your perfect seat height all the way. Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike thank you so much again for your experience! I have been hearing about the seatpost slip but no one made the comment about just replacing the plastic sleeves that clamps down on it. As you'll see from all my comments on your post recently I really do genuinely appreciate your content🐵🌹🌻🌷
Dear Chris, I really appreciate your special Brompton blog flavour. I wish you had an address that I could say this quietly, out of view but there is no other way. So, dear Chris, could you please check your English spelling. Some might say that this is Pedantic. Okay, let them . Es ist mir egal. Aber, you are presenting yourself when you choose to use the English, so to assist you with this tremendous task, I suggest you check what you write in bold italics as Caption, for the future. "hight" should be height. Thankyou for your videos. All the best.
Thanks Carolle Enkelmann I have a lot of questions, especially about spelling. 😊 I'm learning a lot from the videos, but it's step by step. I try to make videos that answer questions I had when I started cycling, so I chose English for the channel, as 90% of subscribers understand the language. But please, I like to learn and improve. I can fix Miniatures, Titles and Descrition. After a video is published, I can no longer edit it. Thank you for the help Very nice to have you on board
Hi Bad Grandad We all have different characteristics. Some times, when I'm playing tennis I can't hang five some duble partners because there hands are so sweaty that I would have to dry my hands after the hang five. And because Brompton's Seatpost moves inside a plastic sleeve, Brompton recommend that we keep the seatpost always clean. "Seatpost Make sure your seatpost clean as any contamination on the post or the sleeve inside the frame can make the post slip down when riding and might make it difficult to raise and lower the post when folding/unfolding the bike. It is worth remembering that many cleaning products will leave a residue that can cause similar problems so rinse thoroughly with clean water" Nice to have you on board!
Thanks again Chris.
Lots of people don’t realise that they don’t know the saddle is not at the proper height especially for hills.
I was riding for a long time with saddle to low caused me knee and back pain thought it was my age.
Once adjusted within days I could feel the difference,
Great tips once again.
Every blessing my friend.
Hi Brian
It makes a big difference in posture and in performance.
I'm glad you fix your seat hight and feel better to ride.
Nice to have you on board 🚴♀️😊
I love my Brompton... Thanks for all the great videos! Keep up the Brompton work!
Hi Brian
Brompton is great! 🤩🚴♀️
Thank you!
I'm glad you like them.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Hi Chris, That's a good tip for when you are making many stops. I automatically raise my seat to the full extension. I have been riding my brompton for 6 months using the standard seat post. At 6 ft tall it seemed to be sufficient. I recently switched to the telescopic seat post(and brooks b17 saddle) and found that raising the seat just a little bit does make a difference. As a bonus I can easily remove the saddle if need be.
Myron
PS You inspired me to name my bike.
It will be "Little Red". I haven't decided on gender yet:)
Hi Myron
That's cool.
Little Red!
I've heard of Wonders about the telescopic seatpost.
I've just bought a Titaniun seat post, my original one is rusting, waiting to arrive.
Nice to have you on board
@@ChrisbyBike I understand the titanium seatpost has more flex and that's great for uneven pavement because it doesn't cause a bounce impacting the efficiency of pedaling but it helps even out the bumps. I'm excited to hear your take on this
Thank you for the tip to protect the knees Chris - I shall ensure that I keep the seat post on my Brompton correctly adjusted. I always look forward to your videos, and it was interesting how your darling Brompton came by her name. Keep riding, and keep up the good work. Richard.
Hi Richard
Glad to have helped.
I should make a video of this trip to New York. It was my first trip with my darling Brompton.
And NY was stoning.
Marvelous Cherry trees and beautiful tulips.
Best playlist ever for Brompton tips. Tq sis ;-) U d best. Hehehe
Hi FirMN
Thank you👍🏻😊
I love sharing the things I learn.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Thanks for the tip on seat height. And the beautiful sunrise. Be safe
Hi Eleanor Lancaster
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
I like all of your videos. I see that you are putting in much effort in creating instructional videos. I pull the seat up to my armpit. I know I have the correct height when my finger reaches the center of the crank shaft.
Hi Mick
When I start riding my road bike with the peloton I had many questions, lukly I had a lots of friends and mecanics to answer them.
It help me to ride better with less injuries.
The seat hight is a tird of the ajustment. There is the position of the seadle in relation of the seatpost and there is level of the saddle.
But the second ajustment is more technical.
Basic is: No Pain, Happy Ride🤩
Handy tips and a captivating location. Win, Win!
Hi Blue Yonder
That part of Rio is magical.
Beautiful sunrises and MARVELOUS sunsets.
In summer time a lots of people clime the rocks to see the sunset. They clap and cheer when the sun goes down 🌞
Thank you again. I'm planning a visit to a Brompton dealer once the covid lockdown lifts to find out what fits me/my riding style best (6'1"guy here) and to put in an order. I am to understand that if my legs are on the longer side since I'm kinda tall, I'm going to need the extended seat post or possibly telescopic for versatilityand I didn't really know how to figure out where I should have the seat at (not a cyclist) THIS IS PERFECT! Thank you so much. ☺🤗🥰
Hi NoZenith
It is a great bike. Especially for cities.
You probably will need the extended seat post and the H handlebars.
Did you decide colors yet?
@@ChrisbyBike I am not sure what's available in North America at the moment, I'm afraid they might have discontinued Raw Lacquer. I see that they have a black lacquer and a flame lacquer version but I'm not sure if the raw lacquer is still available but I'll find out! I was really into torch welding and brazing in my twenties and I absolutely love seeing such amazing skill in the Brompton brazed joints. It's art to me.
I'm definitely not interested in the S bars but I'm not sure if I need the M or H. I'm hoping I can get an M6E to fit. I found a really nice carbon titanium rear rack and nice aftermarket fenders to finish it. I am not going to be touring as you do so I don't need the rear rack to hold weight, I just want it to be a sturdy place to mount EZ Wheels.
Is this an H&H titanium? Whatever it is are you happy with it? (I'm obviously shopping haha)
Aftermarket fenders are also cheaper than going M6L. This rack has a mounting point so you don't need fender stays as on the L and I don't want/need the heavy Brompton rack of the R.
Thank you again! I think the rack is really the only modification I need to make. Here is the quick video I found that I followed to the Facebook site and contacted the company to find out where to buy the ultralight carbon fiber rack in the US: ua-cam.com/video/1AriG4stMr4/v-deo.html
They also have so many titanium Brompton accessories like the wheels you got and put on in another video
the Raw Lacquer is beautiful, it shows all the magnificent welding of Brompton.
Well chosen! I hope you find it.
The M bars will be a low bar for your height, but if you are use to road bikes, it will be fine.
My triangle rack is from H&H and I've chosen a Aluminum because it is lighter them Titanium.
There is a link to my Aluminium rack at the Video My Brompton Upgrades
At the description part
ua-cam.com/video/iNTwI7KH0z0/v-deo.html
A upgrade that is very useful is the EasyWheel extension. Makes it easy to push it around.
Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike yes, easy wheel is one of the only genuine modifications I intend to do but H&H q rack I believe looks just like the one you have :-) I've definitely been doing my shopping. Thanks for that link I'm going to go watch that video now
I had already watched that one 😁 those are way nicer than the Brompton easy Wheels. They look so classy and sturdy. Are they holding up well? I understand some of them with the rubber band like Tire around the outside of the metal wheel don't hold up well
Hi Chris, love your English reference to alight from the bike as "in and out". i😂😂 It brings a smile to my face.
You are so amicable and your videos are so "honest-to-goodness" that I have just subscribed. Thank you. 👍👍
Hi Vanessa Jones
You are very welcome. Love to share the thinks I learn and the beautiful places I ride my Brompton.
Nice to have you onboard!
@@ChrisbyBike Just saw another video, where you like to know where we are subscribing from: So, sending love from Australia
Hi Vanessa Jones
Thanks! I love to know where my videos are going to.
My first Bike touring trip was to Australia, sold my car, bought a bike and rode along the Gold Coast by Bike and for the long distances I put my bike in a bus.
One of the best 5 months of my life.🤩🚴♀️🌟
Australia is fantastic! Hope to repeat the Bike touring,but this time with my Brompton.
Nice to have you onboard!
Chris good evening, thanks for your guidance. I hope you are well. Philippe
Hi Philippe
Im happy to help.
Everything is fine over here.
Keep safe, keep riding
Group ride next time you are in NYC. 😁 I have a water blue B75 Brompton and I love it, three speeds and all.
Or come to Utah, I'll take you around Moab!
I also have the B75....44t chainring, yes love it loads, safe cycling from the uk x
Wish i could ride my B75 where you ride your Brompton, i would never want to go home, greetings and cycle safe from the uk x
Hi Dawn
Perfect!
I was all set for 2020 Five Boro New York, because of covid every thing has been transfer for 2021.
If everything goes well....I'll be there on Mai 😊🚴♀️
@@DasEmily Thank you Emily, I'll be happy to go to some day.
Nice to have you on board
Hi Cris, I love your post. I like your tips & tricks. some of that I use. I' from Mexico city. I like very much Rio but i Love Bello Horizonte. coul you go to it. Thanks a lot for your post.
Hi Cesar Luna H
I'm glad you like them.
Mexico is a beautiful city Congrats.
Yes, there is a possibility for me to travel to Belo Horizonte because I have family there.
Great idea!
I'll love to visit them, and it is a great city!
Nice to have you on board!
wow.......very nice scenery of Brazil
Hi Kwokweng76
Rio is a beautiful city.
Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike its different from my impressions from those hollywood & netflix shows where it is so dangerous & looks like a slum
Every city has a lots of sides.
Like every big city, you have to be alert for bad drivers and theft. And there are a lots of Favelas(the one you see at the movies)
But the city it self is beautiful, great beaches and marvelous mountains.
It is beautiful to ride a Bike.
I try to show the best side, the side tha enchanted me.
Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike pls show us more of the beautiful city, hollywood & media usually give it a not so good impression
Certainly!
Whenever possible I will post beautiful images here of Rio de Janeiro and the cities and countries that I will visit.
Nice to have you on board!
Yes please, video about handlebars 😊
Hi PattiKahlo
A video about handlebars is a good idea.
I only have access to a M bar, but I'll try to explain the difference and purpose of the S, M, H and P bars.
Great suggestion.
Nice to have you on board!
Thank you for your tips Chris. I watch all your videos I love the pictures and all your videos. I big hug fermi Atlanta GA.
Hi Victor
Thanks, my goal is to share what I've learn and show the city I'm riding.
Glad you like it 😊
As an owner of a Lightweight Brompton, my bike was delivered (in Scandinavia?) as standard with the extra long, 600 mm seat post, and though I have bought a similar length, special (With a ring-mount for the saddle) titanium post, I also have ordered a standard length, 535 mm, titanium, black post from China (Same price as an original post!!!) for testing if I'm able to use it during travels (I am a rather tall, and heavy guy of 184 cm), as I hate having to remove it and the saddle, before putting it in my German, black B&W, travel box (I mostly need more luggage than just one bag, also with a Brompton inside it!). I may be able to also use the original Brompton insert then, also, as I hardly care about the saddle height and just take it out as I think it should be and ride along? Mostly I hit a reasonable position. ;-)
Hi Finn Carl Bomholt Sørensen
You, also, can have the extended version. It makes easier to travel because there is only need to take the saddle attached to the inside post. No need to unmount.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Thanks for the tip Chris!
You are welcome Matt!
Nice to have you on board
Is possible to fit Hydraulic Disc brakes to Brompton?
Yes!
I've seen some bromptons with Disc Breaks.
It is a good upgrade if you like disk breaks.
They are very eficient but demand to much care.
Nice to have you on board
@@ChrisbyBike Thank You for responding
@@asap19980 the videos I'm watching I believe they're putting on mechanical disc brakes because they deal with a lot of hills. I don't think I'm going to have that many Hills but it was something I was curious about as well. I guess with the bike this size and for the type of riding, hydraulic disc brakes are a whole lot more complicated with no more benefit than mechanical disc brakes BUT take that with a grain of salt because I have no experience with either I'm just doing my research before I purchase and taking that from other people's experience and examples
I'm fortunate in as much as the standard seat-post, fully extended is perfect for me. I often find after riding about 10 miles the post has slipped down by a couple of centimetres (less than an inch) and it's really noticeable - less comfortable.
Hi Frank, that's fortunate.
But if your seat change height after you ride, that's probably because your Brompton Plastic sleeve is worn out.
Between the frame and the seatpost is a plastic sleeve that acts like the rubber seal, if we do not open the seat lever all the way to move the seat, this plastic sleeve start to worn out.
Easy fix!
Just buy a new plastic sleeve, change the old one and ride with your perfect seat height all the way.
Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike thank you so much again for your experience! I have been hearing about the seatpost slip but no one made the comment about just replacing the plastic sleeves that clamps down on it. As you'll see from all my comments on your post recently I really do genuinely appreciate your content🐵🌹🌻🌷
Super tip😀
Hi SunBurn
Is a simple tip that can save a lots of pain 😊
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Only go 30 feet and I have to stop and adjust my seat post!!, Thank you for your tip. Keep Safe!
Hi Sheila
Glad this tip was useful,
Nice to have you on board
Keep Safe!
Dear Chris, I really appreciate your special Brompton blog flavour. I wish you had an address that I could say this quietly, out of view but there is no other way. So, dear Chris, could you please check your English spelling. Some might say that this is Pedantic. Okay, let them . Es ist mir egal. Aber, you are presenting yourself when you choose to use the English, so to assist you with this tremendous task, I suggest you check what you write in bold italics as Caption, for the future. "hight" should be height. Thankyou for your videos. All the best.
Thanks Carolle Enkelmann
I have a lot of questions, especially about spelling. 😊
I'm learning a lot from the videos, but it's step by step.
I try to make videos that answer questions I had when I started cycling, so I chose English for the channel, as 90% of subscribers understand the language.
But please, I like to learn and improve.
I can fix Miniatures, Titles and Descrition.
After a video is published, I can no longer edit it.
Thank you for the help
Very nice to have you on board
Hight to Height. Done 😊👍🏻🚴♀️
(Whispers) measure, not mesure. ☺
@@ChrisbyBike 💙💚🧡
Great tip. 👍
Thanks Gordon
it's a little tip that helps a lot
Always nice to have you on board
Keep riding
My pleasure. 👍
Thanks.
Hi
I'm glad you like it.
Nice to have you onboard!
Very helpful. :-)
Hi Manny Francisco
I'm Glad you like it 😊
Nice to have you on board
Omg
De que las hay las hay
Balance is also important riding a bike
En fin mes lo qué hay
Hi Jorge Alejandro Mijando
Balance is very important 😊
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
What kind of dirty hands should a person have to grease the seatpost so much, that it falls down? 😅 come on!!! 😏
Hi Bad Grandad
We all have different characteristics. Some times, when I'm playing tennis I can't hang five some duble partners because there hands are so sweaty that I would have to dry my hands after the hang five.
And because Brompton's Seatpost moves inside a plastic sleeve, Brompton recommend that we keep the seatpost always clean.
"Seatpost
Make sure your seatpost clean as any contamination on the post or the sleeve inside the frame can make the post slip down when riding and might make it difficult to raise and lower the post when folding/unfolding the bike. It is worth remembering that many cleaning products will leave a residue that can cause similar problems so rinse thoroughly with clean water"
Nice to have you on board!