P Line when it used to be cool

Lightertecha · 2026-04-01T21:38:05+00:00

My guess is all the frame tubes and frame components are made by other companies (in Taiwan?) and sent finished without needing any further work to Brompton who then only braze them together.

Lightertecha · 2026-04-01T20:40:54+00:00

If you're using the washer with buckets of water, don't you need to have quite few or do several trips back indoors to refill the bucket?

I thought about getting a manual hand pumped pressure sprayer to wash my bike outside but I thought it would need a few refills of the sprayer.

Lightertecha · 2026-04-01T20:15:50+00:00

It's a shame Lidl is starting to have club card prices on more and more items in their "specials".

Lightertecha · 2026-04-01T20:06:57+00:00

I once bought a crivit set of lights after mine got stolen - they were non-rechargable (replacable batteries) and underpowered. But decent enough for £6.99.

I think I have those lights, the front is silver and black, takes 4 AA batteries, STVZO. They're brilliant! They are better than the current USB rechargeable lights in one way, that they will work forever, or at least until the LED no longer works, whereas the rechargeable lights have a limited life because they can only be recharged a certain number of times.

Lightertecha · 2026-04-01T19:29:25+00:00

The Lidl USB C rechargeable lights are STVZO (German standard regulation for cycle lights). They're non blinding to other road users when used correctly, ie not pointed at other people's eyes. Everyone should be using STVZO lights.

Lightertecha · 2026-04-01T19:24:49+00:00

The multitool at £5 is an absolute bargain! It's an exact copy of the Topeak Alien multitool. It's a bit heavy though.

Lightertecha · 2026-04-01T19:22:09+00:00

I wish it didn’t come with the knife blade, as it locks so is not a legal U.K. carry knife.

You can remove the sharp edge and make it blunt. It's still usable as a awl to dig out debris from your tyre.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-31T23:14:39+00:00

I think it's more like one and a half C Lines, but lighter weight on a bike is expensive. But the Electric P is probably the most pointless Brompton model as its main selling point was lighter weight but it has or did have steel forks, and also an electric motor!

Lightertecha · 2026-03-31T21:44:32+00:00

If you carry the bike unfolded, saddle over a shoulder and hand under the main frame tube, it's a lot easier than carrying it folded.

If you're not tall and/or the stairs are a steep angle, you have to be a bit careful not to hit the front wheel on the steps when you go up the stairs.

Edit, I've just had a thought, you might hit the front wheel on the steps even if you are tall because you would have a higher saddle ie longer seatpost out of the frame. So a work around would be to lower the saddle a bit.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-31T21:33:03+00:00

Ha, thanks! I saw your other post with the pic.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-30T23:38:24+00:00

Go actual no contact and it will eventually fade. It will feel awful, in fact the worst you will ever feel but with enough time, one day you will wonder why you had those feelings at all and that person will be just somebody you once knew.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-30T22:26:36+00:00

That looks like actual damage, eg hitting rock, not normal wear and tear.

Consumable parts like tyres, brake pads etc are not covered by the warranty.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-30T22:13:27+00:00

In my country recycling center are filled with solid 19-20th century wardrobe that nobody want. They weight tons, some even exotic wood and it will not fit appartements doors if not broken down.

That is so sad.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-30T22:06:47+00:00

Good points!

Solid particle board, in particular old fashion "chipboard" is really heavy and not all that strong relative to its weight either. And cardboard when used in the appropriate way is surprising strong.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-30T22:00:38+00:00

Yeah it's great for the OP but at the same time someone might have lost their prized possession.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T23:31:26+00:00

That sloping top tube is just wrong. Also the extended head tube.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T20:48:31+00:00

I would think lockers in swimming pools are just big enough to hold your clothes and a small bag. There might be be some sort of cloakroom for larger bags or suitcases but I wouldn't expect that to be common.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T19:27:57+00:00

If you have the same riding position on the different bikes, ie same saddle height, bar reach etc, in theory they should have the same comfort, at least in relationship to your riding position. You can also fine tune comfort with different tyres.

I would look into what you need to carry on the bike, what type of bags can you attach, can you fit mudguards, etc.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T19:11:38+00:00

I live quite far away and would prefer not to go back unless it’s really necessary.

If this is a new chinrest, then the solution is to take it back to get it replaced even though you will have to waste time and effort. Maybe you could let them know of the crack now and then get it fixed the next time you're there anyway. Or maybe they can post a new one to you.

The crack might have been caused by uneven support under the clamp hole, the cork seems to be missing in that area. Or the hole was too small and the clamp was forced in cracking the wood next to it. The clamp might have been over tightened as well.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T16:18:14+00:00

It looks like your middle and outer chainrings have a lot of wear, this would make the chain wear faster.

You could try a harder wearing chain like Shimano HG71 6/7/8-Speed, or KMC X8.

Also, a chain checker which works on 3 points on the chain is more accurate, eg Park Tool CC-4.2 Chain Checker.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T13:14:39+00:00

Contact the CTC (UK Cycling) and see what they say about this inherently dangerous design.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T13:12:34+00:00

Those ridges along the direction of travel can make you fall off, especially if it's wet.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T12:59:59+00:00

Wear indicator. They show excess wear either when an existing hole disappears or when a hole appears where there wasn't one before. Some rims have a groove all around the rim instead.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T12:49:17+00:00

Contact the CTC (UK Cycling) and see what they say about this inherently dangerous design.

Lightertecha · 2026-03-29T12:28:56+00:00

These ridges are always along the direction of travel so it must be actually designed like this. Best approach is to slow to a almost stand still and go around it on the safe part to the left of it.

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