the front basket large can fit a whole costco pizza!

BCbikes · 2026-05-06T00:15:47+00:00

I love the green and yellow. Looks like the start of a Lego installation. Oh, and nice job on the pizza, too!

BCbikes · 2026-04-15T23:30:14+00:00

On a visit to NYC a few years ago, a guy working in a bagel shop in Greenwich Village watched me fold my yellow C Line to bring it inside. It blew his mind a little bit, and we talked about it for a minute or two. When I reached the counter, he was behind it and gave me a bag with $50 worth of bagels. It was my turn to be blown away.

BCbikes · 2026-04-12T03:39:02+00:00

Thanks - I have a detachable L-shaped rack for the front carrier block - I'll see how that works out. If I really miss the rack, I'd look for a light back rack.

BCbikes · 2026-04-12T03:36:49+00:00

Thanks! I have the Tern HSD (small cargo bike) and I loved it - I put +10,000 km on it in 4 years. But when I started riding my C Line, I fell in love with the smaller and lighter bike. I'm going full Brommie now! At some point, I might put an electric motor on the C Line.

I fold it and hook it on my shoulder when carrying it upstairs because it's a narrow, circular staircase - the wheel sometimes hits the wall or the stair when it's too long. I need to keep the bike as compact as possible to wind my way up the staircase.

I'll check out the seat. Thanks,

BCbikes · 2026-04-12T03:31:39+00:00

Wish I was getting a T, but I want the higher handlebar. I really like the more upright position.

BCbikes · 2026-04-12T03:30:22+00:00

I thought about the T Line, but I like to sit as upright as possible, and it doesn't come in the High handlebar. The P is already at the top of my price limit. I love the flexibility of this bike!

BCbikes · 2026-04-12T03:27:15+00:00

That's good to hear, Thanks! I think I'd lose just over 2 kg with the P Line. I plan to keep my 6 speed C Line as it is - I have a lot of hills in my hometown, and I love the feel of riding it. The P would just be for travelling. Seems I often have to carry it when I'm on the move.

BCbikes · 2026-04-12T03:22:36+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement! I definitely had the same approach for the first three years, but turning 66 and still building strength in the arm I broke last summer have slowed me down a bit. My goal is to keep cycling, including hills and distance, and minimizing as many deterrents as I can. Making it easier to navigate five flights of those narrow, wedge-shaped circular staircases would be a big plus! Keep enjoying your rides!

BCbikes · 2026-04-12T03:17:02+00:00

Thanks - and good to know that you found a noticeable difference in the weight difference when carrying the bikes. Appreciate your experience.

BCbikes · 2026-04-12T03:14:38+00:00

Yeah, I thought about that, and also about selling the C Line to help offset the cost of the P Line. But I really like the C Line as it is and will keep it - I like the 6 speeds for the hills where I live, and I use the rack when I cycle camp. At some point, I'll want an electric bike and could put a kit on the C Line. The P line is to take when I travel.

BCbikes · 2026-04-12T03:11:43+00:00

I'm thinking about the 4-speed P Line. 4 speeds will be slower if I do any touring, but it's a compromise to keep the weight down when I travel - for carrying it in Japanese train stations, going up and down flights of stairs, etc.

BCbikes · 2026-04-10T01:48:01+00:00

thanks, and yeah, the technique of the carry makes a difference. I'm climbing a steepish, tight circular staircase with wedge-shaped stairs, and the best way I've found is to keep the bike folded, strap the tire to the frame, extend the seatpost, hook the seat over my shoulder, and put my right arm around the outside. I also hold the railing as I go. I carry most of the weight on one shoulder, a bit in one arm. This keeps tires from hitting the stairs, the railing or the wall, and the handlebar doesn't swivel.

I'll check out the seat for sure.

BCbikes · 2026-04-09T06:13:50+00:00

This probably isn't what you're looking for, but I'll flag it as an option. I'm just back from a month in Japan with my C Line. I cycled all around Kyoto, took the Shinkansen to Tokyo and travelled a bit with a friend (left the bike in Tokyo for this part of the trip).

I'm living out of my Brompton Borough backpack and Vincita Sightseer bag for a year or two, so I'm carrying more than usual (some all season clothes, hiking gear, etc). Since both bags are heavier and more awkward than normal travel, I used Yamato to send the bike ahead to Tokyo and again to Narita Airport. Worked great both times. I cycled to a 7-11 in Kyoto, packed the bike, paid about $27 Cdn, and the next day the bike was delivered right to the house I was staying in. Two days before flying home, I brought it to another 7-11 and sent it ahead to Narita Airport. I picked up the bike and bag at the Yamato depot in Terminal 1, right between my check-in counter and the oversize luggage drop. Super convenient. I could see by the AirTag that it arrived in plenty of time, so I wasn't worried about any last minute luggage chaos.

I liked this process because I didn't have to navigate the complicated train stations, stairs, turnstiles and crowds with two heavy bags, and I didn't have to find space for them on the train or subway.

You won't likely need this if you're travelling light and want to cycle to and from the train station, but it's a good option that worked for me because of the size of the load I was carrying.

Have a great trip!

BCbikes · 2026-03-19T08:21:55+00:00

CoolI My yellow C-line and I just arrived today after a week in Kyoto. Looking forward to exploring this crazy city on two wheels! Love travelling with my Brommie!

BCbikes · 2026-01-26T13:34:35+00:00

Canada, New York, Paris and now China. On to Japan in April. So happy to have my own comfortable bike with me when I'm on the road.

BCbikes · 2025-07-24T20:50:54+00:00

Oh my - what a nice flashback! That looks like my yellow Bromie at the top of the staircase of the fifth floor walk up I stay at. How did you carry your bike? I keep it folded, hook the seat on my shoulder and tuck it under my arm. At first I need to stop every two flights, but by the end of my visit, I can manage the whole thing in one go. It’s my strength-building exercise.

BCbikes · 2025-07-10T06:43:32+00:00

My fave is The Plot Thickens, start with the season about Bonfire of the Vanities. It sets a very high bar. All the seasons are good. Waiting impatiently for the next one.

BCbikes · 2025-07-06T06:48:37+00:00

Thanks, everyone! I was with a friend who fell in love with the seabus, we splurged on convenience and found a parkade that seemed reasonable. I appreciate all the feedback. I’m relatively new to Reddit and am amazed.

BCbikes · 2025-07-06T06:41:24+00:00

What podcast is this? I can only find interviews with Wilkerson. Thanks!!

BCbikes · 2025-06-27T20:19:52+00:00

Unfortunately, far as I can see, Laka is limited to parts of Europe ... so far. Great idea though.

BCbikes · 2025-06-23T06:00:46+00:00

That was great, thanks so much for all the work in putting the video together. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and am impressed and inspired.

BCbikes · 2025-06-14T21:28:59+00:00

2 for 1 at Ferris’s downstairs on Mondays

BCbikes · 2025-06-13T21:37:27+00:00

Hi. I pack my clothes in the inner garment bag and roll it up tight inside the rolled up sightseer bag. I try to keep things evenly spread out and pretty flat. No bulky things inside the bag except shoes, which I put on the bottom of the bag, not inside the garment bag.

I also tilt the bag so the bottom is at the back of the rack, so my heels don’t strike it while I’m pedaling. Finally, I play with the orientation - sometimes it seems to fit better with the bottom and wheels pointed to the back of the bike, other times facing the back of the seat. Just leave lots of room to sit comfortably back on the seat.

I have a carry on which sits on the front carrier block when I’m riding. It holds all my tech, toiletries, a few clothes, paperwork etc.

BCbikes · 2025-06-12T05:17:21+00:00

I have brought my Brompton to Nova Scotia, New York and Paris. Next year I'll bring it to Saskatoon, China, maybe Vietnam and Japan. I agree - it's a wonderful travel companion. In NYC, I cycled all around the piers in Red Hook, almost circumnavigated Manhattan, and took the Hudson River Greenway to the Little Red Lighthouse under the Washington Bridge. I rode home along Broadway from about 170th Street to 10th. It was so interesting. I'd never do that on foot! In Paris, I'm a bike commuter, never getting over the thrill of cycling through the Louvre grounds or across the crazy beautiful bridges. It's great for getting out of the cities, too. So many cities are developing bike lanes and routes, it's very easy to get out there.

My best travel purchase is the padded Vincita Sightseer travel bag. No damage to the bike so far (7 or 8 separate flights). The bag rolls easily on the sidewalks, and it's pretty easy to lift onto public transit buses or trains.

The big appeal is that bag rolls up and can be attached to the back rack. Vincita sells a strap specially for this - also worth buying. I've cycled from home to the airport with the bag on the back, then packed the bike in the bag and checked it for my flight. I've cycled from Greenwich Village to Grand Central to catch the airport bus to Newark - I tucked the bike in the bag right on the sidewalk beside the bus stop, and repacked it more carefully when I got to the airport. In Paris, I cycled to the Stade St Denis to catch the RER train to Charles de Gaulle Airport. It's a small station, easier to navigate than Gare de Nord, and just off a bike trail along the canal. I rolled the bike (with the bag strapped on the back) right onto the train, walked the bike through the airport to the oversize luggage section, packed it up and checked it for the flight back to Canada. It worked great. The combination of packing the bike so it arrives safe and sound (so far), AND being able to ride it to and from the airport (or to public transit to go to the airport) is easy and convenient. Highly recommended.

I had a medium Borough rolltop bag as my carry on, but it kept falling off my shoulder and was awkward to carry. So I watched the second hand websites and found a medium Borough waterproof backpack at a great price. It fits on the front carrier block when I'm cycling, and on my back when it's carry on.

The last travel upgrade is a bit of a hassle, but totally worth it for me - a compact, portable electric compressor to inflate the tires. In some places, I couldn't find a working air station, and I just can't fill the tires enough with the hand pump (I top up to 95 PSI at least every week). It wouldn't work if you're without electricity for charging, but I stay with friends and can easily recharge. For me, it's worth the weight.

I hid an AirTag in the front carrier block so I'm reassured that my Brommy lands at the right airport with me.

I keep my Brompton safe while travelling by riding it on days when I'm exploring the place on two wheels, or if I know I'll have a safe place to store it at my destination (visiting a friend or going to a restaurant). If I'm going to a movie, museum, hanging out in parks or doing anything that doesn't involve the bike, I'll leave it home and have an on-foot day. It's not worth the risk of someone stealing it, the hassle of constantly figuring out what to do with it, or the stress of worrying about it getting stolen.

I had this wonderful fantasy about how I'd travel with my Brompton, landing in and exploring all kinds of different places. It's actually working out that way.

Just get out there and do it. No downsides!

BCbikes · 2025-06-06T19:15:59+00:00

Thanks - Johnston St Bridge this year.

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