5 Brompton Essentials for Everyday Rides
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- So here are our 5 Brompton Essentials that we take every time we go out on a bike ride, whether its on the commute or shopping. Let us know if there is anything that you would add to the list in the comments below. Also, enjoy the Bloopers at the end! 😂
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I would add the rack, and kick stand, they're essentials to me. Thanks for the video.
Nice one 👍 😀
and the easy wheels
All good sensible stuff - completely agree with the basic first aid kit too and I take a small mirror which has come in handy when I get grit in an eye 🙈! A strong headlight to see ahead is vital in rural areas...👍Enjoyed the bloopers too 😂😉 Stay Safe 😁
Thanks Amanda! The mirror is good suggestion. Not thought of that before. 👍Stay safe!
I always carry a small first aid kit
Really good suggestion and funny you should say that. I was brought a little first aid kit for Christmas and have been meaning to put it in the bag just in case. Definitely worth having one in case of emergencies!
That’s sounds great! Don’t live so rural so can get away with a flask but would be interesting to go touring one day. Maybe after lockdown. I know what you mean about the bags though. So many out there it’s difficult. Personally just went for one of the biggest I could get and knew the t-bag style would be good based on some reviews I watched. Definitely glad I went for this one in the end. Good when you get a tail wind too but not so good when you get a head wind with it 😂
@@adamroots3429 Hey Adam, if you haven't bought your bag yet - I've just got the large waterproof Borough bag (the dark blue one) - its brilliant - have packed it as if to go camping (as I plan to when its allowed) and can get everything I'd need in and my tent straps on top.
I got caught a sudden downpour the other day as well and the bag really is waterproof. Same cannot be said about me - I got soaked!!
Great videos, straight to the point. Keep it up man!
Thanks Anthony. Appreciate it!
Only just found your channel and I have to say bravo! More informative than any other channel with respect to the Brompton. I'm 6'3" and on the taller side than most but I'm definitely considering getting one in the near future with the extended seat post & bars 🤙
Thanks! Appreciate that and glad it’s useful! 👍 yeah the extended seat post would be perfect. You could hire one to see what you think before you get one but I honestly think you will be impressed with them 😀👍
Really interesting helpful video,thanks dude
Looking forward to get my own brompton.happy adventures bro
Hope you enjoy it! 👍
Awesome. I am looking for a Brompton for my next long time touring ride.
That will be pretty good. Quite a few people use them to tour on and is something I would love to do in the future! I hope you enjoy it and let us know how you get on!
I love your video.I love Brompton 🙂🙏!!
Thanks Marco! Glad you enjoyed the video! 😀👍
Buenos consejos!!
Y de paso aprendo inglés!
Gracias
Thanks. Glad you found it useful! 😀👍
Love your bag choice. I always need space in the bag for my regular stuff plus just in case my wife asks me to stick at a grocery store.
One of the reasons for having the bigger bag. Plus I have found it is good if you fall off as due to its size prevents the bike getting damaged. Fell off a couple of times in April and glad I had the big bag on 😂
Thanks for your share 🤙🤙
No worries! Glad you liked it 👍
I like your videos! Short, clear and very useful. New subscriber and fellow Brompton owner here! Mine’s Orange 🍊 too
Thanks! Glad they are useful. Try to get straight to the point and keep them short 😀👍
Wow frontlight tied post! Genius!
Ur Nr 5 - The right Bag - was the best YT tip, even better then Easy Wheels.
I got a lot of Cobblestone streets were I live and the ride was horrible without a bag, now with my Brompton Barbour Bag suddenly the ride got from “I think my spin will break if I don’t stop soon“ to “ It’s just annoying vibration “ 🤔
amazing what such a bag brings. the bike also feels even more agile than before.
Glad you got a bag. Yeah I think that’s one of the great things about the Brompton. The luggage options and ease of use. As long as you have the right bag for your needs it makes a huge difference. So glad I don’t have to carry my rucksack anymore especially now the weather is warming up in the Uk 😀👍
03:02 Operating a headlight in flashing mode ist prohibited in germany, while it is okay for the tail light
Oh I see. In the UK it is allowed so not an issue 👍
Nice video. Am I the only one though who considers a helmet as essential? I think it is particularly important on Bromptons because of the way small wheels can react to uneven roads.
I think it’s a personal preference. Obviously In some countries it is required by law but a helmet is good if you fall off. To be honest I never go fast enough 🤣
I would wear a helmet if I was going mountain biking where the chance off me falling off is higher though 👍
Sustaining a head injury falling off a bike isn't necessarily speed relative. Concussion or worse can happen at a walking pace.
I managed to fall off my Brompton a few weeks ago for the first time. Became overconfident doing a u-turn on a steep hill too slowly (below walking speed). The front wheel jackknifed and pitched me sideways head first down the hill. I landed on the edge of my helmet above my temple and had a major headache for four days. Would probably have had a cracked skull without the helmet. I won't ever be riding without the helmet in future. Also had very painful bruised leg that stopped me cycling for ten days, but shin guards may be overkill on a Brompton!
Thats true. I suppose it is the same argument for falling over when stood still as well or even walking. I am totally for people wearing helmets, and its down to personal preference I think. 👍
Sorry to hear that you have had an accident! Hope you are feeling better soon. Yeah if I was riding off road would be wearing a helmet due to the uneven ground and I think its a bit more dangerous due to that. Shin guards might be a bit overkill! 👍
i have the brompton pump and tool kit, there always on the bike
The Brompton tool kit looks brilliant. When I have a bit of money saved think I am going to invest in one. At the moment just got some tools in the Brompton bag that I have so don't really need one right now but will get one eventually. The Brompton pump is great I think. Does what it's designed for and never forget to take it out with me because its always tucked out of the way safely. I know a lot of people don't like the pump, but I am fine with it. I don't really expect it do pump the tyre up fully to 110psi, but just enough to get me home is perfect. Saved me on a few occasion and less to have in the bag which is a plus. 👍
Two essentials on my Brompton: rear view mirror and water bottle holder.
Water bottle holder would be useful for when I don’t use the bag. For now just keep it in the back pocket of the bag. 👍
Hello there. May I ask what tools do you carry with you. I’m trying to be minimalist in my approach to what j carry with me for a repair and most tools are just too much. Great informative short videos
Thanks Farres. I actually just got the Brompton Toolkit which is great. I think I might make a video soon on what I was using before though so that might answer your question!
What a great video
Thanks Victor. Glad you liked it! 👍
Love the vlogs and I’m from wolves so I can understand you ! Just a point but surely a helmet should be on that list ?
Hi Rosey, glad someone can understand me! 😂
At the time I couldn’t find a helmet that I liked wearing. Fortunately though I did find one in the end so have that now 😀
Thanks for the great vídeos! What pump are you using for pressure?
It is just a basic track pump. Nothing special and had it a few years. Only use the Brompton pump on the bike in emergencies as it won’t pump to the required pressure but enough to get you home. Think the pump I have was from Wilkinson’s in the uk for about £5 at the time, but any track pump with a pressure gauge on should do the job well 👍
Thanks!
Great, thank you. mount 2 straps on your T-Bag and you can wear it like a backpack. it is much more comfortable.
Great tip! Thanks. It isn't normally a problem day to day, but when you have to have it on for longer periods can be a pain. Depends on the weight of how much is in it as well. 👍
@@CycleEveryday I use 2 straps with Velcro. A simple sewing machine could be helpful or sew it by hand. can send you my "construction" / foto per mail.
Great video
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 👍
Thank u
Thanks Peter. Glad it was useful 👍
A tern toolkit, will be very essential
Still trying to get a Brompton tool kit. Difficult to get one recently though but will be getting one soon! 👍
Curious about your perspective on the "cycle cape". I learned of them from a British Person, and found them really nice in the weather, since they helped me avoid getting soaked in sweat, which other rain-suits seem to do (yes, even the supposedly breathable high-tech fabrics). For footwear, I'm surprised that more people don't mention *spats*... I've also used gaiters + clogs for effective foot covering in the rain.
The cycle cape. I think that’s like a poncho? I don’t use them personally and to be honest never have but might be worth trying on out. Yes the “breathable” waterproofs aren’t always as breathable as you might like unfortunately. Not sure if you can get spats to cover normal shoes? I have seen them used a fair bit on cycling shoes though. Gaiters are pretty good and there is always the clips as well to stop you getting your trousers oily, although on the Brompton never had an issue with that so far.
@@CycleEveryday Yeah, but shorter than "hiking ponchos"... also shorter in front than rear, sometimes with thumb-loops... I *did* get some "shoe covers that went up the shin, and velcro'ed in the back... they're pretty uncommon, though... the booties the roadies use are OK, but they're usually too tight for "civilian shoes".
@@buixote that’s what I thought. I will keep an eye out for one. They look like they might be quite good. Thanks for the suggestion 👍
I use the Carradice cycle cape. It’s brilliant and you don’t sweat as much as wearing waterproof jacket and trousers.
@@stushikesandridesThanks a lot, looks interesting! 👍🏻
Thanks for the video! Although I would trade the coffee for a helmet in my Top 5...
Thanks Karen. Glad you found it interesting! 👍
I would agree with the helmet. My son and I were riding last summer.
He fell and hit his head. He cracked his helmet in five places.
He had a concussion.
I would hate to think what could of happened if he wasn't wearing a helmet. I'm pretty sure he would have fractured his skull.
Sorry to hear that Thomas. Glad to hear his helmet took the majority of the damage though! Sounds like he was lucky to have it on at the time 👍
@@thomashosch930 Glad to hear it was "just" a concussion (which is bad enough) - hope he recovered well!
Yes, I agree, without one it surely would have been worse.
I always wear one and this without beeing required by law. I worked 10 years as a paradmedic and in a medical center and saw quite a lot bad injuries...
And even without this experiences I think it has something to do with "setting good examples for children" and "not having to experience everything by my self to see a benefit"...and maybe a little "letting society (in this case all the Health Insurance Holders) pay for my easy avoidable mistakes"...
Despite the fact, that you can not always avoid accidents, meaning if your drive carefully doesn´t mean other do so as well. I don´t want a sign on my grave "I wasn´t responsible!" - doesn´t help does it? May sound harsh but..
Aaaand the fact I rode 40 years without a accident and last christmas I had my first bike accident ever just proved I rather spent some € in to a helmet - money well spent :) Best christmas gift ever was a new helmet afterwards and the chance to experience more christmas Days :D
It would be nice if you put the exact name of those blinker light you have on your Brompton so we know where to buy it.
Thats a good point and will make sure I do that in future videos. But just incase you were wondering here is the information. The battery flashing lights on the Brompton were brought from Halfords last year. The make is Moon by Nova and here is the link: www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/bike-lights/moon-nova-80plus-pulsar-set-274495.html They cost £10.00 and you can only get them online.
The ones I have on constantly (not flashing) are the rechargeable ones which I got from Aldi during the bike event. I did cover these in a video a while back here; ua-cam.com/video/tvm_IHA4ZbE/v-deo.html Might be worth having a look as go into a bit more detail on them both in that video, but please accept my apologies for the sound quality! Was a while back when we first started and didn't have the mic set up properly!
They were £14.99 and I have to say that I am really impressed with them. So much better than having to keep replacing the batteries and would definitely recommend paying a bit more for rechargeable ones as will save a fair bit of money in batteries, and really easy to charge up as well. It will be difficult to get hold of these ones now as Aldi normally just have a load in and once it's gone its gone unfortunately. I hope that helps? Let me know if you have any more questions though.
If you are not in the Netherlands, substitute the thermos with a good bike helmet.
Yes definitely agree if you are in a country wear helmets are compulsory and required by law 👍
Awesome ! Nice Brompton bag , can you share what’s model of this bag ? Thx Bro
Hi! It’s the Brompton 2020 t-bag. Here’s a link on the Brompton site. It’s a great bag for everyday use and shopping etc www.brompton.com/catalogue/bags/borough/borough-roll-top-bag-large-in-dark-grey
@@CycleEveryday Just to put you straight, it Is not a "T" bag. It is a "Borough large" bag. It replaced the "T" bag in 2020.
It is slightly smaller than the "T" bag and has a handleless frame so that it can be used on the lowest Brompton handlebars.
@@effyleven Thanks for the comment! Brompton themselves refer to it as the "new" t-bag although you are right it does have a few slight differences.
Thanks for the videos. I would suggest you consider the Brompton Tool Kit, everything you need for running repairs with the pump. Kit lives happily in the frame and you can also carry a spare tube in the frame as well, great time saver in bad weather for puncture repairs.
Hi George. Yes thank you for the great point on the Brompton Toolkit. I would really love to get one and will be getting one soon. Loads of great feedback on them and just haven’t got round to ordering one so just carry the tools in the bag for now 👍
@@CycleEveryday this saves bag storage without weight impact. ua-cam.com/video/oi_xajrpFhE/v-deo.html
Yeah I have seen that method for spare tubes a few times. Will have to try it out soon. I think once I get the toolkit I will try that with the in it tube as well. At the moment I have the huge bag so not too worried about space but definitely worth thinking about! Thanks for the link 👍😀
An essential for me on my (ordinary) bike is toe-clips. Can these be fitted to Brompton pedals?
They can be fitted, however not on the standard pedals. So as far as I am aware you wouldn't be able to have the folding pedal on the left side of the bike, so would stick out when the bike was folded. Some people choose to swap the pedals anyway so it might not bother some people, but personally I need it to fold up as small as possible including the pedals so have not got them on mine. Have had toe clips on all of my other bikes though and they are very good.
I added plastic platform from shimano on my spd pedals and work great from about 8 years.
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Thanks! 😀👍
May I ask about your solar panel charging, what brand is it? Thank you.
I got this a few years ago when we walked up Snowdon. Really useful and one of the best things I have brought, using it most days. It was from Amazon but can’t get that one anymore, but plenty like it available. Definitely worth getting one to charge things like phones on the go, plus chargers back up while out as well. Let me know if you are still struggling to find one and can have a look on line 👍
@@CycleEveryday Thank you very much for this info. I searched and there are plenty like you said. I just want to make sure that I get the 'right one.' Cheers.
Hello!What solar pannel do you use please?tx
Hi. I got the solar panel a couple of years ago from Amazon for about £10 but don’t think you can get that one anymore. There are a few available online though. Think most power banks with a solar panel would do the job 👍
In Asia, no way we carry hot drinks, we want cold drinks! lol
The flask works for cold drinks to keeping them cold in the summer 😀
Thank you. Have the borough bag and There is a Problem: maybe one of you have a Hack to get over IT.
The bags Bottom is Not stable enough, when packed IT Covers the Frontlight. Thats a big issue for me
Hi There. Sorry to hear that. Just out of interest do you have the Brompton lights fitted just above the mudguard? If you do it shouldn't cover the light? If you have fitted something to the top of the stem like mine though and is fully packed you might have to move the light somewhere else. Also, depending on which handlebar you have might make a difference as well. I know that some of the larger bags like this are not as suitable for the s-bar type handle bars as they are slightly lower.
@@CycleEveryday yes its above the mudguard. bag covers the light just a bit but its the upper part that is covered, that s what makes the light go further to front and helps me being seen by others. i have a second light on my m-bar type handle bar.
to be honest, i love this bar, it somehow complement my bike but the bike is like wow: it suits my lifestyle, this bag is a bit different, to use it i have to change stuff. i dont mind the price - if i want to have a brompton or such equipment i want to have quality.
thank you for your answer. like your chanel a lot
Thanks. Glad you enjoy the channel. Just picked up a few bags although from what you say it’s the bottom of the bag that’s the problem so not sure if a different size would make much difference.
@@CycleEveryday me either. I Love this BAG. Maybe the Design is to oversized anyway. Carrier Block is Limited to 10kg, so: so hard to keep below when Shopping or such
@@apfelbaris Its fine if you have more bulky items that don't weigh much I guess 🧻😂
Do you have a link to the bag?
Here you Steve. This one is on the Brompton website www.brompton.com/catalogue/bags/borough/borough-roll-top-bag-large-in-dark-grey
If i was riding around Brum on a £1000 plus bike , i'd be packing an AK 47 or a big stick at the very least.
Thanks for the advice, please share an action video... Bear spray might also be useful 💯
Why don’t you use the Brompton tool kit?
No particular reason other than I don’t have one at the moment. Will definitely get one soon though. For now it’s just keeping a couple of tools in the bag which isn’t a major issue
I use Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres..no punctures for 3000kms..
They are really good for puncture resistance. Would have got some of those but wanted the tan wall ones so went with the racers. Bit lighter too but not quite as puncture resistant. Have about 1200km on these ones and one puncture so far so not too bad 👍
@Art of Hookie not heard of the kevlar’s before but they sound pretty good as well. Will see how these ones go. I do like the tan wall ones now but I know what you mean about reliability over looks. Plus in winter these tan walls are a pain to keep clean.
@Art of Hookie no worries. I had the same problem with those stock Brompton tyres. We’re a nightmare a few months ago. That’s why I changed them and went with these ones 👍
Hi, thanks for useful tips!
I want to order a triangle aluminium rear rack with easy wheels and extender via aliexpress. Has anybody ordered on aliexpress charged VAT and/or customs duty taxes for orders from China in 2021? In the gov.uk site, there is a tariff document showing %20 VAT and extra anti-dumping taxes specialized for chinese products. I couldnt be sure about ordering the items after seeing this document. I dont want to wait for weeks and then having the items held at the customs with the high taxes awaiting to be paid. Has anybody experienced such kind of issues lately?
Glad you enjoyed the tips. I have no idea in regard to the other question. Never really thought about customs as surely it would just be sent as a private parcel? If it was me and I was worried about it I would just order it of somewhere like eBay or amazon to save hassle. It will probably be a bit more expensive but if it saves stress?
@@CycleEveryday Thats right but it is really hard to find the items produced in England. Most of them are out of stock. And i guess even if i order over amazon.uk or ebay, if the item is not second hand, probably it ll be shipped from China again. So i think even though shopping sites are UK firms, same mentioned taxes ll be applied, wont be? I dont know really...
@@ottoman8308 I don't know If I am honest. To be fair, I think that the price you pay for the item is the price. Normally you pay for postage on top so that would cover it I think? Never really thought about that aspect, but if you are ordering on Amazon, don't think you will have a problem.
I really like the bike but i don't have any good reasons to buy this bike
They are nice bikes but if you don’t need one then you might be better off with something different. A really good investment if you use it 👍
Which model is your Brompton?
Mine is the M3L version so doesn't have the rack. Has three gears and mudguards. Was a bit sceptical at first going from 21 gears to just 3 but its great and easy to ride.👍
@@CycleEveryday Thank You.
So, after 4 years of seafront commuting on Bromptons, my essentials are;
1) UPSO bag (uses the S frame). Indestructible, unique, and unlike other bags it is properly waterproof
2) SON dynamo. Haven't owned, lost, charged, or even thought about lights for two years.
3) Resolute Bay waterproof jacket, because its superb. Resolute Bay jeans are something I can't do without now too. Such a difference when riding to not have a seam trying to wedgie you to death.
4) Brompton toolkit. It is pricey, but super useful. A lot of the time I just use it when doing small jobs at home rather than going out to the garage for my tools.
5) Galibier gloves. Far and away the best on the market.
Thanks for that really useful list! 👍 thinking about the Dynamo if I brought the Brompton new I would get that option next time as would be even better than charging so that is definitely something to bear in mind if a get a new one.
Definitely thinking about getting the Brompton toolkit sometime in the future as I have heard a lot people now saying they are really good.
Thinking about using it along the seafront, do you have much trouble with rust and the sea salt? Been keeping ours clean every time we go out on it with the grit and salt on the road but if we didn’t think we might be getting some rust on some parts of it like the bolts etc.
Thanks for sharing! 😀👍
@@CycleEveryday my late 2017 bike still looks new, even after 3 years of commuting. The inside of the tubes is browning, but that's the brazing rather than the frame tubes.
I am rather obsessive when it comes to cleaning and maintenance though, especially in the winter.
The only real casualties are pedals as non folding one is especially crap. I also find the front brake cable traps moisture at the bottom of the curve by the forks, and will eventually seize.
@@duncanhamilton5841 I noticed that once on the front cable on a very cold morning a few weeks ago. Think the moisture in the cable froze and then the brake seized but when the sun came out didn’t have any problems so think you are definitely on to something there. Same thing on the tubes with a bit of browning in the tube.
Same as you for cleaning though. Have to though in this weather. Looking forward to when it’s drier and they stop putting grit and salt on the roads. 👍
@@CycleEveryday yeah, I've had the moisture freezing thing too. That was a bit of a shocker bombing down a hill to find I'd only got one brake.
We did go back in the office for a day in October. Rode the 4 miles home wondering why I was struggling so much. Put it down to lack of riding with lockdown. Got in to find the front brake stuck on thanks to the cable seizing. 🤣
Just bought myself an electric M6L on the cyclescheme, in anticipation of lockdown ending in April. Its excellent
Thats sounds brilliant. Next electric bike we get would probably be that one as well. Cant really justify it at the moment but think it is something to look at in the future. Glad you are enjoying it! 😀 🚲🔌
What bag is that one?
This is the borough bag which replaced the T-bag. The biggest bag they make now and very good for using it everyday and shopping. I am using some new bags now which I was sent last week by Wotancraft which are good as well.
@@CycleEveryday i really like that one. Just got a brompton and am between this one and the large metro messenger for my work commute and picking stuff up at the grocery store on the way home if needed
@@Rob7911 Well if you are looking for something big just in case this one we have found is very good as an all round bag.
This one is a good all rounder. Big for shopping trips and the commute. Recently moved down to a smaller bag now though as using a saddle bag and stem bag as well, so don’t need the extra space now.
So, which bag was it? You didn't say.
Hi there. The bag we have is the 2020 t-bag but it’s personal preference and which one works for you personally. But we definitely think a bag is very useful. If you want to know more about the bag we did a video on it here ua-cam.com/video/Bi2SRIvg1zY/v-deo.html 👍
The bag was the Brompton BOROUGH large (year 2020).
It is very similar to the previous "T" Bag, but with increased strapping over the front pockets.
... it is not quite so large as the "T" bag.
Did the mud guards come with the bike?
The mudguards are on the bike. Unless you buy a B75 version which does not have the mudguards 👍
@@CycleEveryday I bought the Brompton C Line Explore - High Bar - Black 2022!
Any other accessories/updates you would add?
Nice one! 👍 Just the Brompton Tool Kit really. Just got one ourselves and found it really useful. Other than that it’s a nice bike so wouldn’t really need much else.