I bought a Brommie two weeks ago but restrained from bragging until I'd got to know it better. It's the M6R+ model.
It folds so much smaller and quicker than the Dahon but doesn't ride quite as nicely. I certainly wouldn't go touring on it. But for rides into work/uni and the weekly train journey down to Bristol it should be perfect.
I'll see how the sidewall dynamo goes but might find myself upgrading to a SON.
Does anyone know of a folding pedal which will let me attach a toeclip? I feel naked just placing my foot unsecured on a platform, and I keep forgetting that I can't just lift my right foot and have the pedal follow underneath it when coming to a stop at a junction! My Dahon has a pair of quick-release type pedals but I'd rather have a permanently attached solution for the Brommie.
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I bought a Brommie two weeks ago but restrained from bragging until I'd got to know it better. It's the M6R+ model.
It folds so much smaller and quicker than the Dahon but doesn't ride quite as nicely.
Which Dahon?
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I'll see how the sidewall dynamo goes but might find myself upgrading to a SON.
YKIMS :-)
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Does anyone know of a folding pedal which will let me attach a toeclip? I feel naked just placing my foot unsecured on a platform, and I keep forgetting that I can't just lift my right foot and have the pedal follow underneath it when coming to a stop at a junction! My Dahon has a pair of quick-release type pedals but I'd rather have a permanently attached solution for the Brommie.
My wife's just has normal pedals with toeclips instead of the folding one - sure, it sticks out a bit, but not much really.
Does anyone know of a folding pedal which will let me attach a toeclip?
If you Google "Brompton toeclip" one of the early hits is Issue 75 of the Folding Society News which describes exciting surgery on the stock folding pedal.
Personally, though, although I always use toeclips on other bikes, I found I got used to the B's toeclipless state before I could get the energy to do this, so maybe you should procrastinate doing it a bit. -- David Damerell <[email hidden]> Distortion Field! Today is Gloucesterday, April.
Personally, though, although I always use toeclips on other bikes, I found I got used to the B's toeclipless state before I could get the energy to do this, so maybe you should procrastinate doing it a bit.
I like having platforms on the Brom as it's my "get on and head off without worrying what to wear" bike. Since sandals are my footwear of choice ~ 3/4 of the year, that makes toe-clips a bit of a poor plan, and the journeys I do on the Brom aren't the sort where clips and straps will really make much difference.
Pete. -- Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net [email hidden] http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/
Personally, though, although I always use toeclips on other bikes, I found I got used to the B's toeclipless state before I could get the energy to do this, so maybe you should procrastinate doing it a bit.
I forgot to say; unless you make a mark on the seatpost or something equally exciting, the precise saddle height will vary from ride to ride. If you're free to vary the fore-aft foot position, you can easily find a comfortable one to compensate for this. That suggests toeclips might not be such a good idea. -- David Damerell <[email hidden]> Distortion Field! Today is Gloucesterday, April.
I forgot to say; unless you make a mark on the seatpost or something equally exciting, the precise saddle height will vary from ride to ride.
Easy solution: tune your physiology so the saddle is at the perfect height when the post is fully extended... works for me!
(FSVO "easy", obviously, though you do get a little leeway with where exactly the saddle mounts vertically)
Pete. -- Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net [email hidden] http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/
Does anyone know of a folding pedal which will let me attach a toeclip?
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/pedals.html#folding has a quick release pedal which looks as though it could probably take toeclips. I'm not convinced they would be as convenient, but might be an option.
Does anyone know of a folding pedal which will let me attach a toeclip?
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/pedals.html#folding has a quick release pedal which looks as though it could probably take toeclips. I'm not convinced they would be as convenient, but might be an option.
Personally, though, although I always use toeclips on other bikes, I found I got used to the B's toeclipless state before I could get the energy to do this, so maybe you should procrastinate doing it a bit.
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I forgot to say; unless you make a mark on the seatpost or something equally exciting, the precise saddle height will vary from ride to ride. If you're free to vary the fore-aft foot position, you can easily find a comfortable one to compensate for this. That suggests toeclips might not be such a good idea.
Never an issue for me. Maximum extension was just right!
Personally, though, although I always use toeclips on other bikes, I found I got used to the B's toeclipless state before I could get the energy to do this, so maybe you should procrastinate doing it a bit.
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I forgot to say; unless you make a mark on the seatpost or something equally exciting, the precise saddle height will vary from ride to ride. If you're free to vary the fore-aft foot position, you can easily find a comfortable one to compensate for this. That suggests toeclips might not be such a good idea.
Never an issue for me. Maximum extension was just right!
Me too.
I guess if we were all to meet up, then we'd have no problem adjusting booms/seat tubes. Were you still to ride, of course.
I forgot to say; unless you make a mark on the seatpost or something equally exciting, the precise saddle height will vary from ride to ride.
Easy solution: tune your physiology so the saddle is at the perfect height when the post is fully extended... works for me!
Or grow a bit taller like I did so you can get the telescopic seat post. Set the top part to the right height permanently and then the bottom part is either all the way down or all the way up.
-- Tony
"The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way." - Bertrand Russell
I forgot to say; unless you make a mark on the seatpost or something equally exciting, the precise saddle height will vary from ride to ride.
Easy solution: tune your physiology so the saddle is at the perfect height when the post is fully extended... works for me!
Or grow a bit taller like I did so you can get the telescopic seat post. Set the top part to the right height permanently and then the bottom part is either all the way down or all the way up.
-- Tony
"The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way." - Bertrand Russell
Does anyone know of a folding pedal which will let me attach a toeclip? I feel naked just placing my foot unsecured on a platform, and I keep forgetting that I can't just lift my right foot and have the pedal follow underneath it when coming to a stop at a junction! My Dahon has a pair of quick-release type pedals but I'd rather have a permanently attached solution for the Brommie.
Assuming you can get at the pictures on the Brompton Yahoo group, this was my solution for folding clips/straps.
I still have them because I later came up with removable SPDs which I mucvh prefer. You're welcome to try the folding pedals if the geography or postal costs are sensible. I did find the ground clearance a bit low if you didn't get into the clips quickly.
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I forgot to say; unless you make a mark on the seatpost or something equally exciting, the precise saddle height will vary from ride to ride. If you're
I'm far from tall, but I always set my Brompton seat post at the fully extended height. -- congokid Eating out in London? Read my tips... http://congokid.com
I forgot to say; unless you make a mark on the seatpost or something equally exciting, the precise saddle height will vary from ride to ride. If you're
I'm far from tall, but I always set my Brompton seat post at the fully extended height.
Unfortunately I am too tall for the normal one, too short for the fully extended extended one, and too tight for the telescopic one. -- David Damerell <[email hidden]> Kill the tomato! Today is Leicesterday, April.
Does anyone know of a folding pedal which will let me attach a toeclip?
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Personally, though, although I always use toeclips on other bikes, I found I got used to the B's toeclipless state before I could get the energy to do this, so maybe you should procrastinate doing it a bit.
I procrastinated until today. In foul wet weather I really wished I had toe clips. My feet were slipping all over the platform, despite wearing Shimano touring shoes.
I procrastinated until today. In foul wet weather I really wished I had toe clips. My feet were slipping all over the platform, despite wearing Shimano touring shoes.
But Shimano touring shoes are designed to work with either SPuDs or clips and straps. Wear a decent pair of trainers or Sensible Shoes and it should be less of an issue, and they're easier to walk in too.
Pete. -- Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK net [email hidden] http://www.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/
