I have owned a three speed B75, which was later renamed as the A Line, for three years and it has proved to be a robust and reliable friend but it was the wrong bike to chose for the area I live in, which is hilly Sussex. The gearing is set for flattish urban environments and makes a journey here a daunting prospect for my spindly, ageing legs so, after much saving up, I splashed out on a P Line 5 speed with a 39 tooth chainring and the difference between the two bikes is amazing. The derailleur setup of the P line bike seems to be much easier to pedal than the rather sluggish Sturmy Archer hub of the B75, and the lowest 21 tooth gear of the P line makes short work of the hills that used to force me to dismount half way up and push the bike the rest of the way. For a younger, fitter rider than me, a standard P line with 4 gears and a 44 tooth chainring would, I think, be the best go-anywhere folding bike available at the moment.
That sounds like a very wise upgrade. As you can see in this video - especially in the latter half of the journey - the area in which I live is unbelievably flat. Makes for an easier ride, but the landscape isn't as inspiring as a hilly environment.
It's worth keeping an eye on the "Renewed" section on the Brompton website if you decide to take the plunge - you can save a fair amount of money by buying an ex-display model.
Funny you should say that - it's on my list, as I have an old friend who lives over the river and I plan to visit him soon. I've only ever walked over the bridge but I bet it's great to cycle over.
Lovely ride-I do envy you the flat countryside, not quite the same here in north Wales!
It's an easy ride - but your landscape is truly amazing and well worth the effort (although I've only ever tackled it on a road bike!)
nice ride bro..😎👍
Thanks!
I have owned a three speed B75, which was later renamed as the A Line, for three years and it has proved to be a robust and reliable friend but it was the wrong bike to chose for the area I live in, which is hilly Sussex. The gearing is set for flattish urban environments and makes a journey here a daunting prospect for my spindly, ageing legs so, after much saving up, I splashed out on a P Line 5 speed with a 39 tooth chainring and the difference between the two bikes is amazing. The derailleur setup of the P line bike seems to be much easier to pedal than the rather sluggish Sturmy Archer hub of the B75, and the lowest 21 tooth gear of the P line makes short work of the hills that used to force me to dismount half way up and push the bike the rest of the way.
For a younger, fitter rider than me, a standard P line with 4 gears and a 44 tooth chainring would, I think, be the best go-anywhere folding bike available at the moment.
That sounds like a very wise upgrade. As you can see in this video - especially in the latter half of the journey - the area in which I live is unbelievably flat. Makes for an easier ride, but the landscape isn't as inspiring as a hilly environment.
Oooh glad I just found your channel, loving it
Made me want a Brompton 😅
Thank you so much!
It's worth keeping an eye on the "Renewed" section on the Brompton website if you decide to take the plunge - you can save a fair amount of money by buying an ex-display model.
as a fellow brompton rider,have you done the humber bridge shared pedestrian path from humber bridge car park at hessle to barton and beyond.
Funny you should say that - it's on my list, as I have an old friend who lives over the river and I plan to visit him soon. I've only ever walked over the bridge but I bet it's great to cycle over.