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Post by Jo Sloman on Sept 20, 2017 12:53:11 GMT
A bit of a long shot, I know, but does anyone have or know someone with a lightweight titanium Brompton they're looking to sell?
I've decided a Brompton is probably the only practical way to accommodate another bike in my life, but I have no upper body strength so would struggle with a steel frame.
Let me know if you hear of anything.
Cheers
Jo
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Post by david emery on Sept 21, 2017 9:32:11 GMT
Wise choice! They're brilliant things.
I would say that the differnce between the Ti and steel frames is v small weight wise - I think about 750g.
If you want a light Brompton, you really need to think about the accessories on it. It's the rack, mudguards, dynamo and standard seat that make them heavier.
Putting all that on a Steel or Ti bike will be heavy.
Practically, once you've mastered the fold, you don't really need to carry it much at all.
I think the only real reason to buy the Ti is that it looks bling!
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Post by david emery on Sept 21, 2017 9:39:47 GMT
ps and you can buy an aftermarket Ti seat that's 200g lighter than standard, same for the brakes etc.
However, for blinging up brompton @davidrees is the man to ask. If I remember correctly he one running Dura-Ace at one point.
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Post by Sara Barman on Sept 21, 2017 22:33:14 GMT
They're all heavy and a bit awkward to carry! Maybe easier with broader shoulders and muscles?
Ti Brompton pushes the price up even higher - you need cycle to work scheme - and it's only the forks that are Ti I think.
They hold value quite well hence BBC ex colleague getting a new one each year with cycle scheme and selling old one to save servicing....
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Post by Jo Sloman on Sept 22, 2017 7:41:17 GMT
Thank you David and Sara; they're really helpful comments about the weight difference. Titanium is now looking less likely given the massive jump in price, when cutting down on weight elsewhere sounds like a much more sensible alternative.
So, if anyone knows of someone selling a steel Brompton, let me know!
Thanks again,
Jo
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Post by david emery on Sept 22, 2017 7:50:20 GMT
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Post by david emery on Sept 22, 2017 7:54:36 GMT
depending on spec and condition, they normally go for 600-800 on ebay, so a shop ex-demo might be a better option. I can recommend the 6 speed models
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Post by David Joss Buckley on Sept 22, 2017 8:23:32 GMT
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Post by Jo Sloman on Sept 22, 2017 12:33:18 GMT
Now that is something else! |
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Post by David Joss Buckley on Sept 25, 2017 9:50:56 GMT
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