Brompton Traveler thanks for your comment, I’ve seen all your videos, very inspiring and very well done. I’m also thinking of fitting a rack so I can use your setup for carrying larger loads
I have the same bike as yours, even the colour, but with the rear rack and a dinamo. For travelling by night, the standard front light (the one with dinamo provided by Brompton) is not enough. You can cycle by night, but doesn’t perform as I expected. If you still don’t have the dinamo I advice you to get it but put a Busch and Muller light. The guys of Brompton Barcelona told me there’s a hugh difference in performance. I will change the front light as soon as possible. Thanks for your videos!
Yes I couldn’t agree more, I’ve chanced this bike and I do now have a dynamo among other upgrades here’s a link to the video ua-cam.com/video/gnwEXHsD4hg/v-deo.html
Such a helpful video thank you. The Topeak saddlebag, tent etc. You use is normally what weight? What is the maximum weight on the seat post ? Here’s what I estimate: Brompton lists weight limits for the front carrier block and the rear rack, 22# each max, but not the seatpost that I have found. The maximum weight on any bike is usually 242 pounds. So if the front bag is loaded at 22 pounds max, the rider plus the TOPEAK bag can only be 220 pounds max - meaning I’ve got a lot of weight to use before I use your method!
Thanks, to be honest I’ve never weighed anything that I put on the bike. Nor have I ever had a problem that I could attribute to an issue with weight. The Topeak bag works very well for me, I don’t really notice it’s there when riding
Really interesting, thanks! I have an SP dynamo on my Brompton along with B&M lights & haven't looked back. Gradually getting SP Dynamos on all the bikes...
Love the T-Bag But i think brompton has stopped making them. Also this BRG colour is my fav with the brooks saddle. And yes a dynamo would be a good idea
Hi, yes you are correct the T bag is no longer available but there is a similar replacement the Borough bag. I’ve now sold this bike and replacement is equipped with a dynamo, wish I’d got one years ago!
Always nice to see someone else's setup. How do you pack the brompton for air travel? Everything but the T-bag goes in the dimpa bag, but what about padding? Do you wrap your sleeping mat around the bike or something?
François Villemot thanks for your comment. Yes, I remove the pedals and frame clamps, then pad the bike with clothes, towel etc, before wrapping it all in the sleeping bag. This way it’s well protected and there’s no way to see what’s in the bag, avoiding airline fees for catching a bike. I will do video on this you’re not the first to ask
Nice setup and nice bike. What's the average speed with that bikepacking setup? Brompton bikes have been on my radar lately because I have lost too many "full size" bikes to thieves and really don't want to bother my insurance company anymore.
Thanks, average speed is more about the rider than the bike, for me that’s about 10pm the same as I average on a trekking bike. I’m not a fast rider, I think the consensus is that a Brompton is slightly slower than the average road touring bike.
The handlebars you have on the bike don't allow various hand positions...maybe H-bars or butterfly bars would be a better option?..will make long rides much more comfortable. 🤔
Suneel Gaur not sure they would work on the Brompton, however I find the riding position to be the most comfortable of any bike I’ve owned and I’ve had a few
Yes my bars are M bars they do H bars which are higher and so more comfortable for some, they also used to do a P bar which offered different hand positions and was considered to be the touring bar
Many thanks for this. YT pushed you into my feed, so I’ve subbed to you today, as I watch a lot of Brompton-related videos and I’ve been thinking about bikepacking/touring with my own H6R (now H6L) and have viewed any and all possible tent, sleeping bag & mat resources to decide what might be best for me, though really it’s probably all trial and error with works for you etc I’ll definitely check out your other videos. A quick question: when you park the bike (fold rear wheel under) does any of the rear weight at the rear unbalance the bike?
Hi and thanks for subscribing, the answer to your question is yes, the bike isn’t very stable in this configuration. I’ve used several different set ups, my video on bags might be of most help in this regard
Hi Terry, very informative videos. Thanks for sharing. How much weight do you carry on your bike? I think max weight will be 110kg including rider on this bike ? I am a motorbike rider but want to travel with the bike to different countries on short trips. Its very expensive to ship my motorbike, also I will need to get temporary import licence for my motorbike which is also very expensive. I weigh around 95kg and will have only 15kg left for my luggage which will not be enough 🙃
Hi Terry, what system/bag type do you use at the back to attach your tent/sleeping stuff ? It looks to be attached only on the brook. Do you have any reference to give ? Thanks
Thomas Crand thanks for your question. It’s a topeak saddle pack, 2 straps attach to the saddle rails and 1 around the Seat post. It works great for me don’t notice it’s there when I’m riding
Thomas Crand I have the hubba 1 person tent, sleeping mat, and a 2 season sleeping bag/pillow in there, that’s a tight fit so you wouldn’t get any more in. I’m looking at getting a rack and going down the rucksack route for carrying more in the autumn and winter.
I have one fitted now, mainly because I need the extra capacity for camping in the colder months. However for lightweight touring/ bike packing I find the front bag and a rear bike packing bag is sufficient as I explain in the video
@@terrysallbikes thanks I watched that it was good, basically just asking if your logging a Brompton inside a Dimpa as luggage do you literally not put any cardboard inside and just put it 'as is' into the Dimpa?
Yes I have done so without any problems. Having said that if I can find and carry additional packing packing/padding materials then I will. I think the thing is there’s always more you can do to protect the bike, but sometimes you just have to make the best of what’s easily available to you.
Great video Terry. Just purchased the same model second hand. Your videos and Facebook group have been great source of inspiration. Many thanks.
Thanks that’s really appreciated 👍🚴♂️
What's the name of the Facebook group, please? I would like to join. Thanks.
Very good setup and great video. Gives me some ideas for my mr6
Nice to see all these different ways to setup Bromptons for touring. Thanks!
Brompton Traveler thanks for your comment, I’ve seen all your videos, very inspiring and very well done. I’m also thinking of fitting a rack so I can use your setup for carrying larger loads
Terry Hilbert Yes. Yours is very good for shorter trips. Was good to see a different way to do it. Thanks for sharing.
About to start touring on my Brompton. Was using this lovely bike for commuting so far. Thanks for sharing your setup, it’s very helpful.
Thanks that’s good to hear
I have the same bike as yours, even the colour, but with the rear rack and a dinamo. For travelling by night, the standard front light (the one with dinamo provided by Brompton) is not enough. You can cycle by night, but doesn’t perform as I expected. If you still don’t have the dinamo I advice you to get it but put a Busch and Muller light. The guys of Brompton Barcelona told me there’s a hugh difference in performance. I will change the front light as soon as possible. Thanks for your videos!
Yes I couldn’t agree more, I’ve chanced this bike and I do now have a dynamo among other upgrades here’s a link to the video ua-cam.com/video/gnwEXHsD4hg/v-deo.html
Such a helpful video thank you.
The Topeak saddlebag, tent etc. You use is normally what weight?
What is the maximum weight on the seat post ? Here’s what I estimate: Brompton lists weight limits for the front carrier block and the rear rack, 22# each max, but not the seatpost that I have found.
The maximum weight on any bike is usually 242 pounds. So if the front bag is loaded at 22 pounds max, the rider plus the TOPEAK bag can only be 220 pounds max - meaning I’ve got a lot of weight to use before I use your method!
Thanks, to be honest I’ve never weighed anything that I put on the bike. Nor have I ever had a problem that I could attribute to an issue with weight. The Topeak bag works very well for me, I don’t really notice it’s there when riding
You have a well sorted touring setup, very nice indeed.
Blue Yonder thanks, it works very well for me
Really interesting, thanks! I have an SP dynamo on my Brompton along with B&M lights & haven't looked back. Gradually getting SP Dynamos on all the bikes...
I’ve no longer got this bike and do now have a Dynamo, couldn’t agree with you more.
That's awesome gears. especially MSR tent and trangia cooker are really good choices.
Thanks
Love the T-Bag But i think brompton has stopped making them. Also this BRG colour is my fav with the brooks saddle. And yes a dynamo would be a good idea
Hi, yes you are correct the T bag is no longer available but there is a similar replacement the Borough bag. I’ve now sold this bike and replacement is equipped with a dynamo, wish I’d got one years ago!
Nice bike you got sir
Thanks
Always nice to see someone else's setup. How do you pack the brompton for air travel? Everything but the T-bag goes in the dimpa bag, but what about padding? Do you wrap your sleeping mat around the bike or something?
François Villemot thanks for your comment. Yes, I remove the pedals and frame clamps, then pad the bike with clothes, towel etc, before wrapping it all in the sleeping bag. This way it’s well protected and there’s no way to see what’s in the bag, avoiding airline fees for catching a bike. I will do video on this you’re not the first to ask
@@terrysallbikes Yes, please do a video on packing the bike for air transport. Thank you.
@@terrysallbikes +1 for a request for packing the bike up for air travel, please Terry.
Nice setup and nice bike. What's the average speed with that bikepacking setup? Brompton bikes have been on my radar lately because I have lost too many "full size" bikes to thieves and really don't want to bother my insurance company anymore.
Thanks, average speed is more about the rider than the bike, for me that’s about 10pm the same as I average on a trekking bike. I’m not a fast rider, I think the consensus is that a Brompton is slightly slower than the average road touring bike.
The handlebars you have on the bike don't allow various hand positions...maybe H-bars or butterfly bars would be a better option?..will make long rides much more comfortable. 🤔
Suneel Gaur not sure they would work on the Brompton, however I find the riding position to be the most comfortable of any bike I’ve owned and I’ve had a few
@@terrysallbikes Fair enough..whatever works for you...but I'm sure Brompton offer H-bars and butterfly-bars as options🤔
Yes my bars are M bars they do H bars which are higher and so more comfortable for some, they also used to do a P bar which offered different hand positions and was considered to be the touring bar
Nice one same colour as mine, why carry more 👍
Wow! Nice setting! Does the backloader move swing around when backing?
Thanks, no it’s very stable don’t really notice it’s there.
@@terrysallbikes Thank you🙏
Many thanks for this. YT pushed you into my feed, so I’ve subbed to you today, as I watch a lot of Brompton-related videos and I’ve been thinking about bikepacking/touring with my own H6R (now H6L) and have viewed any and all possible tent, sleeping bag & mat resources to decide what might be best for me, though really it’s probably all trial and error with works for you etc I’ll definitely check out your other videos. A quick question: when you park the bike (fold rear wheel under) does any of the rear weight at the rear unbalance the bike?
Hi and thanks for subscribing, the answer to your question is yes, the bike isn’t very stable in this configuration. I’ve used several different set ups, my video on bags might be of most help in this regard
Awesome setup! What size rear bag in liters? Is it stable riding with it? Does it count as a second check in bag or could you carry it on? Thanks!
This bag is 15l and yes it’s very stable. I empty the bag and put it in with the bike so only one carry on bag and the bike in the hold.
Hi Terry, very informative videos. Thanks for sharing. How much weight do you carry on your bike? I think max weight will be 110kg including rider on this bike ? I am a motorbike rider but want to travel with the bike to different countries on short trips. Its very expensive to ship my motorbike, also I will need to get temporary import licence for my motorbike which is also very expensive.
I weigh around 95kg and will have only 15kg left for my luggage which will not be enough 🙃
10kg front and rear is what’s recommended by Brompton but myself and many others have carried more without any problems
Hi Terry, what system/bag type do you use at the back to attach your tent/sleeping stuff ? It looks to be attached only on the brook. Do you have any reference to give ? Thanks
Thomas Crand thanks for your question. It’s a topeak saddle pack, 2 straps attach to the saddle rails and 1 around the Seat post. It works great for me don’t notice it’s there when I’m riding
Ok thanks a lot ! is that the 15L version ? It's enough for the MSR Hubba tent NX (2 people) + sleeping bag + mattress ?
Thomas Crand I have the hubba 1 person tent, sleeping mat, and a 2 season sleeping bag/pillow in there, that’s a tight fit so you wouldn’t get any more in. I’m looking at getting a rack and going down the rucksack route for carrying more in the autumn and winter.
I was wondering if you had seen Brompton Traveller’s set-up- rack and rucksack seems very efficient.
Was pysched to learn about that bag solution since my Brompton has no rear rack and I'm not sure I wanna upgrade it to have one
Terry, how do you get away without a rear luggage rest please?
I have one fitted now, mainly because I need the extra capacity for camping in the colder months.
However for lightweight touring/ bike packing I find the front bag and a rear bike packing bag is sufficient as I explain in the video
I also use the power of levitation to raise the bag whatever the weight!
@@terrysallbikes I really would like to know, as I'm not really wanting to fit a back rack in truth, so expensive.
Brompton traveler has a very elegant way to use a standard back pack.
Radnally yes he does, his setup is something I’ve considered many times, however I’ve never felt the need to carry so much.
How do you 'carry on' a Brompton directly onto a plane ? Looking at Easyjet and Ryanair they wont let you do this?
Sorry if I didn’t make it clear in the video. The bike goes in the hold, booked in as standard luggage. The rear bag is my carry on luggage.
@@terrysallbikes how do you make sure it doesn't get damaged in that Dimpa Bag?
This video shows how I pack, check my channel for lots more how to videos
ua-cam.com/video/lb9oGBNzoig/v-deo.html
@@terrysallbikes thanks I watched that it was good, basically just asking if your logging a Brompton inside a Dimpa as luggage do you literally not put any cardboard inside and just put it 'as is' into the Dimpa?
Yes I have done so without any problems. Having said that if I can find and carry additional packing packing/padding materials then I will. I think the thing is there’s always more you can do to protect the bike, but sometimes you just have to make the best of what’s easily available to you.
Manillar M o H?
They’re M bars
Hi Terry, great video. What's the name of your Facebook group, please? I would like to join if that's ok. Thanks.
Hi and thanks it’s the Brompton touring group look forward to seeing you on there, lots of very inspiring people
@@terrysallbikesThanks a lot, Terry. Just sent the request to join the group!