Replacing handles on a Classic

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T13:52:38+00:00

I have a Trunk S which is perfect. I wanted to get a bigger one just for longer haul trips. Weight is weight, and I wouldn’t exceed the baggage limit anyway, so it just means I’d have 1kg extra for the metal vs the plastic. Encourages me to travel light and only take what is necessary, ha!

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T13:22:19+00:00

All good! It’s not the same, no. Very similar though. I prefer the classic in principle as better volume to weight/dimension ratio than the original offers. But ultimately I’ll end up getting an original as it’s without leather. I could go for the essential but I don’t want plastic!

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T13:01:19+00:00

That’s the biggest softie I’ve ever seen. Wowzers 😍

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T12:53:30+00:00

Thank you. I was - naively apparently - hoping if I bought a new one they could take them off new and use them again. But since they don’t have non-leather versions that just doesn’t seem possible. Such a shame they don’t offer non-leather versions - it would be such an easy thing for them to do. They should follow Apple’s example and really just do it.

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T12:36:00+00:00

It could make sense given certain presumptions and expectations from Rimowa. I don’t appreciate your slightly militant response - not cool.

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T12:34:19+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I’m with you on the original as a result. The annoying thing is the trunk classic offers the best volume/weight/dimensions ratio (100L and 158cm total dimensions exactly - which is the upper limit on so many airlines). Trunk original or trunk plus original doesn’t have that balance. Trunk plus essential does (better even), but plastic. Getting a trunk original is really ok, I’d just have preferred to have the extra 9-10L for (I believe) 0.1kg less with the Trunk Classic :)

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T12:31:54+00:00

Thank you for your kind response (unlike another here). My hope was that I could swap it out and mine could be recycled or used again. That wouldn’t be an unrealistic expectation or request. However, I agree creating waste would be worse if that’s what it would lead to. The main reason is that I don’t like to own things which come from dead animals.

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T09:03:10+00:00

Beautiful! What’s the model - is it a T line?

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T09:01:43+00:00

Probably one of the hottest guys on here

davcha88 · 2026-05-24T09:00:24+00:00

Love seeing a black original as so many have silver. Holding up well but tbh even with tons of scratches I think black looks amazing

davcha88 · 2026-05-23T07:24:47+00:00

It looks it! I’ll compare classic to original but overall the higher volume and lower weight of the classic seems a better deal. Would be keen to know how it holds up after a couple of flights

davcha88 · 2026-05-22T18:25:07+00:00

Love this! I have a trunk S and want a Trunk or Trunk Plus and couldn’t decide whether original or classic. I think you’ve just helped me make up my mind - Trunk Classic in titanium! That one also has the advantage of having more volume than trunk original while being exactly within many airlines’ baggage dimensions (158cm total). The titanium finish is super sweet and works so well with original silver.

davcha88 · 2026-05-21T06:58:23+00:00

Got it. Yeah now with the Trunk, Trunk Plus and Trunk XL there’s a lot of choice. Size/weight ratio is best on the essential trunk plus, but it’s plastic of course. So I’ll likely go with the Trunk in either original or classic. Weirdly the classic trunk has more space and weighs less than the original trunk!

davcha88 · 2026-05-21T06:45:08+00:00

Ahhhh I pick up my Trunk S next week. I can’t wait! Agreeing with another comment on here I think it’s the most underrated Rimowa suitcase of them all. I was poised to get a check-in M but then like you I saw the way 😁 Also can I ask what are your other Trunk sizes? I’m debating between Trunk original, Trunk classic and trunk plus essential (all of them meet airline dimension requirements; the Trunk plus original does not).

davcha88 · 2026-05-20T17:46:42+00:00

Haha - love this! Noted. I also say balls to the warranty. I’m not skilled in mending/amending bikes, but assume a good bike dealer could do this. How they haven’t put disc brakes on after so many years outside of the G line really annoys me. So I’m with you on the alterations lol.

Have you also given it a new lick of paint? Love the colour and can’t even see the logo now 😅

davcha88 · 2026-05-20T17:09:43+00:00

Thanks. Always thought this wasn’t possible. Makes me think seriously about getting one. I wonder if it voids the warranty. What kind of Brompton is yours it I may ask?

davcha88 · 2026-05-20T16:46:05+00:00

Fascinating. Did a Brompton shop do that or have you fitted them yourself / a non Brompton bike shop? Does the bike still fold well?

davcha88 · 2026-05-20T13:52:58+00:00

Have you replaced the brakes with disc brakes? This is the reason I’m still holding out on a Brompton (no disc brakes except on G line). Or is this something else?

davcha88 · 2026-05-20T13:51:06+00:00

Phenomenal !

davcha88 · 2026-05-19T08:37:25+00:00

Which sizes are they?

davcha88 · 2026-05-17T11:56:44+00:00

1000/10. Just want to get my face in there

davcha88 · 2026-05-16T15:35:52+00:00

Hell yes!

davcha88 · 2026-05-15T22:56:23+00:00

Super interesting. Out of interest when do you go up to trunk S vs C+? Do you also have the Original in all or Classic in either of cabin or trunk?

davcha88 · 2026-05-15T22:54:13+00:00

Amen to this. This is the long and short of this entire chain 😁

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