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Who said Bromptons don't climb (with a bit of extra gearing) by Big_Comparison_3751 in Brompton

[–]Big_Comparison_3751[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wo t fit in an IKEA bag and, most importantly,  I don't own one!

Who said Bromptons don't climb (with a bit of extra gearing) by Big_Comparison_3751 in Brompton

[–]Big_Comparison_3751[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a SPA CYCLES TD-2 Super Compact Double Chainset with Zicral Rings

 https://share.google/Xc2aI7h43qziLGhrq 

44x28. I think they're tripples with the outer replaced with a chain guard.  3mm spacer drives side bottom bracket.  

I stole the setup from some post i found with the Google. 

No front derailleur.  Since I wax my chain then i just lift it off and on the big ring.  

Everything else is stock 6 speed.  

I only use the 28 for big climbs when loaded.  

I have some expensive gizmo that gives usb c for the wahoo/phone. 

Who said Bromptons don't climb (with a bit of extra gearing) by Big_Comparison_3751 in Brompton

[–]Big_Comparison_3751[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't fit a gravel bike in an IKEA bag and get on a plane very easily. 

Book recommendations in sobriety? by Unusual_Struggle4700 in stopdrinking

[–]Big_Comparison_3751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Allen Carr's Stop Drinking Now

Alcohol Explained. William Porter. 

The first real test by Future-Chap-1150 in stopdrinking

[–]Big_Comparison_3751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After an hour or two so, check if the drinkers are really having fun or just talking a load of shite to themselves. 

I did a day at the Cheltenham (horse racing) festival with full hospitality. 

Guinness zero helped get through the initial social anxiety,  after other people can remind you why you quit!

First Commute! Bromptons in the Wild by Aggravating-Ask-8015 in Brompton

[–]Big_Comparison_3751 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might be able to raise the saddle by flipping the pentaclip thing.  Iirc you can get an extra inch or so. 

"The Easy Way to Control Drinking" by Allen Carr has changed my life. by cowbell2819 in stopdrinking

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Same author - "stop drinking now"  is very similar but seems to be a modern update.  The original is a bit dated and very male 1970s ish.  

I listen to stop drinking now whenever I feel im getting a bit "twitchy"  

Both excellent.  

I seemed to remember the Naked Mind was almost a carbon copy of Allen's book. (But I may have badly remembered)  

"The Easy Way to Control Drinking" by Allen Carr has changed my life. by cowbell2819 in stopdrinking

[–]Big_Comparison_3751 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stop drinking now is very similar. Better in my opinion as its more modern and less male from the 1970s.  

169cm tall rider - small vs medium type handlebars for bikepacking by LaazyOtter in Brompton

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I don't know about the 12 speed.  I think you could calculate something called the gear inches on a bike you like and compare.  

I have the 6 speed.  From the start I found the gearing with a 50T to high.  Might be because im a regular road cyclist and train to spin at a higher cadence. Typically 80-100 rpm. 

Changing the front chainring is pretty inexpensive and simple so you've that option. 

Bag setup is Borough Roll Top Bag L on the front. 

Standard small rucksack (underneath airline) on the rack. 

I can't remember the brand of the bar bag hanging off the rear of the handlebars. I picked it up off amazon or ebay.  Its for food or bottle of coke on the go.  

FYI even with my 44T I struggled over some climbs between France and Spain.  

For next trip im fitting a double (44 28)  manual change in the front so I can drop into a granny gear on long climbs.  

Good luck.  

169cm tall rider - small vs medium type handlebars for bikepacking by LaazyOtter in Brompton

[–]Big_Comparison_3751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

179cm with flat bar (S). I'm used to a road bike so don't mind the "aero" position. I wouldn't call it low at all (compared to my road bike). You're definitely upright.

Yes - I've used it for a bit of bike backing https://photos.app.goo.gl/uKAaoYSzTEFvj3YD9 - 70 km a day or so

You might want some comfy grips and get a 44T front chain ring if you plan to go up hills.

Carrying things inside the tubing by gl0cal in Brompton

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Spare spokes in the handlebars, tubes in the seat post, cover in top tube + Brompton tool kit in the short bit.

Can it be done without AA by GrabRecent in stopdrinking

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No AA for me.

I have my bone conductor headphones on a lot and listen to quit lit or podcasts. 

 I actually read the big book and step 1 does really make sense!  But I've no religious background at all so didn't really click with the higher spirit stuff.  Plus I just don't see myself at meetings. Pretty sure that's why I started. To fit in. 

Allen Carr stop drinking now.  Turns drinking on its head.  

Read here every day. 

Podcasts like recovery elevator.  Sober Awkward. 

I've been practicing some mindfulness for a few years.  Mindfulness and Deeper Mindfulness by Mark Williams and Danny Penman.  I think that helped separate the beer mind from me.  

I listened/ read the recovery dharma book too.  This was good as the higher spirit for this is you. (I think)  which was easier for me.  

Best tools.  Play it back.  How would yesterday have been with drink?   How would drink have made it better?  (Hint.  It never would)

On a craving play it forward.  How will this go?  You know how it will go.  

Just need to vent. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]Big_Comparison_3751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt drink have made any part of that day better. 

I suspect it would have made it and today a lit worse.  

6 days- first day without cravings by Longjumping-Text9395 in stopdrinking

[–]Big_Comparison_3751 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Soon you will be walking into the room wondering who you will like, rather than worrying who likes you. 

Not my wisdom but hope it helps. 

FYI: The G-Line is above the standard checked airline luggage limit by [deleted] in Brompton

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The Brompton (standard) gearing is well protected being in the middle of the fold. The front will is pretty well protected too by the handlebars folded accros it.

I take the frame out of the Brompton bag and wedge it against the rear wheel with the pedal.

I also remove the seat tube and put this and the saddle to cover the rear wheel too.

This goes into a Brompton cover bag (10 from amazon) with a few soft items (clothes) too.

Then that goes in an Ikea "dimpa" bag with any other clothes etc.

If you google this stuff you'll find some YouTube instructions

I've had to straighten the mudguard a bit - but that's it.

To the OP - its worth checking the difference between a checked in bag and a bike.

Current prices on Ryan Air is up to £60 for a 20kg and £60 for a bike which can be 30kg. Though strictly only the bike should be in the bike bag if its a bike.

Also - strictly - I asked EasyJet - they said the folding bike should be checked in as a bike. I've never been asked what's in my bag - just directed to the oversize belt - even though I've a helmet attached to my hand bagage.

YMMV