Advice on Brompton

[bigcockman]

I am thinking of buying a Brompton bike.

However, I know zero details about what model, price, suitability etc etc on Brompton.

I have watched a couple of Youtube videos on Brompton. I do like the lightweight characteristics.

Can anyone who is well versed in Brompton bike advise me on:

1. What is the entry level Brompton bike model and price?

2. Should I get entry level or maybe something in the middle range? What is the cost? Any "compulsory" accessories to purchase?

3. Does Brompton comes with a suitcase specifically designed to store the Brompton, so that in the event I want to bring it abroad, it's easily done?

4. Any useful information about owning a Brompton for a novice?

 

[sweetiepie]

What Brompton bike ? Imuho any bike is a bike so long you can peddle in comfort.
Offer $10 to gansiokbin disinfect it and adjust the seat to a normal human level will do. Disinfect the seat thoroughlee.

 

[batman1]

Go to the bicycle repair shops,they may have good reconditioned bikes for novices.

 

[bigcockman]

What Brompton bike ? Imuho any bike is a bike so long you can peddle in comfort.
Offer $10 to gansiokbin disinfect it and adjust the seat to a normal human level will do. Disinfect the seat thoroughlee.
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Sorry. I am not interested in this sort of bicycle. It's not my style. Not a snob, but seriously it is not my personality.

 

[bigcockman]

Go to the bicycle repair shops,they may have good reconditioned bikes for novices.

Do they have second hand Brompton?

 

[glockman]

I am thinking of buying a Brompton bike.

However, I know zero details about what model, price, suitability etc etc on Brompton.

I have watched a couple of Youtube videos on Brompton. I do like the lightweight characteristics.

Can anyone who is well versed in Brompton bike advise me on:

1. What is the entry level Brompton bike model and price?

2. Should I get entry level or maybe something in the middle range? What is the cost? Any "compulsory" accessories to purchase?

3. Does Brompton comes with a suitcase specifically designed to store the Brompton, so that in the event I want to bring it abroad, it's easily done?

4. Any useful information about owning a Brompton for a novice?

Brompton is over-rated and over-priced. Using internal sturmey archer gear system, a bitch to service and repair. Also, too many Brompton clones these days. But their folding system is good. Else, go with Dahon, Tern. Can easily fix, mod and upgrade components with many readily available brands.

 

[bigcockman]

Brompton is over-rated and over-priced. Using internal sturmey archer gear system, a bitch to service and repair. Also, too many Brompton clones these days. But their folding system is good. Else, go with Dahon, Tern. Can easily fix, mod and upgrade components with many readily available brands.

What do you recommend, say for me I want to cycle around Singapore in a lightweight but good average performance foldable bike? Eg cycle to Changi Point from Marina Bay Area.

 

[bigcockman]

Brompton is over-rated and over-priced. Using internal sturmey archer gear system, a bitch to service and repair. Also, too many Brompton clones these days. But their folding system is good. Else, go with Dahon, Tern. Can easily fix, mod and upgrade components with many readily available brands.

By the way, how much is the entry level new Brompton bike?

 

[bigcockman]

Is Brompton A Line the entry level?

 

[glockman]

What do you recommend, say for me I want to cycle around Singapore in a lightweight but good average performance foldable bike? Eg cycle to Changi Point from Marina Bay Area.

Dahon, Tern, Crius are good quality foldies. Not over-priced.

By the way, how much is the entry level new Brompton bike?

North of S$3k.

 

[bigcockman]

Dahon, Tern, Crius are good quality foldies. Not over-priced.

Where can I go to get a hands-on?

 

[glockman]

Where can I go to get a hands-on?

Google

Dahon folding bicycle singapore
Tern folding bicycle singapore
Crius folding bicycle singapore

 

[bigcockman]

Google

Dahon folding bicycle singapore
Tern folding bicycle singapore
Crius folding bicycle singapore

OK. Let me watch all the Brompton videos that I have bookmarked first. Thanks for your honest recommendation.

 

[glockman]

OK. Let me watch all the Brompton videos that I have bookmarked first. Thanks for your honest recommendation.

You'd probably want to install a saddle like this, to prevent sores/discomfort to your BC.