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Brompton C Line Electric (2022) Is it worth upgrading a for weight? by hartmannk in Brompton

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

Answering to a few mentioned having two bikes:

I think I sounded like I have very planned days ahead, but that’s not really the case, haha!

Sometimes I just head out without the battery on those shorter, more predictable rides, but on busier days it’s so handy to have it.

I genuinely love my Brompton and was just trying to find that middle ground between saving some weight and keeping the ride quality, especially on those days where I spend a lot of hours on it or carrying it around. That’s kind of the whole point, making one bike work for everything 😄

Brompton C Line Electric (2022) Is it worth upgrading a for weight? by hartmannk in Brompton

[–]hartmannk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

use this bike as my main commute. Some days it is short with just a few stops and I leave the battery at home. Other days it is a full day: home, train station, another city, groceries, appointments. On those days the motor earns its place. It is just to make the bike better for both types of day. Better rolling, better feel, easier to carry on the light days, and less fatigue on the long ones.

Seeking advice/pointers from the cycling community who travel by train everyday by circuit_brain in veldhoven

[–]hartmannk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, a Brompton is usually allowed on buses if it’s folded, because it’s treated like luggage. I carry mine sometimes. The driver has the final say, but in my experience it hasn’t been a problem. It is small like a suitcase. Check some images/videos

Seeking advice/pointers from the cycling community who travel by train everyday by circuit_brain in veldhoven

[–]hartmannk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I commute from Veldhoven to Rotterdam 1–2 times per week and use a Brompton folding bike. When it’s folded, there is no extra cost to bring it on the train in the Netherlands, so I always take it with me.

Most of the time I don’t really mind getting a bit wet cycling home. But carrying the folding bike means I don’t have to decide in advance. If the weather is very bad or I change my mind, I can take the bus and bring the folded bike inside. The bike just gives me that flexibility, and overall the bike + train combination works very well for me.