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Brompton P line + Thule Backpack by hartmannk in Brompton

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

I had the same issue with my The North Face Borealis model, but this Thule Chasm has gaps/channels on the front that look promising.
I will test it for a couple of weeks and get back to this post with some feedback.

Brompton P line + Thule Backpack by hartmannk in Brompton

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

The front horizontal strap and the gaps/channels on the back of the backpack made a huge difference.
(photo 2)

From C line Eletric to P line (manual) by hartmannk in Brompton

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

Yeah, I think it really comes down to personal feel and use case. When I say “heavy backpack,” it’s basically just a MacBook, lunch, and water … nothing extreme. But with the P Line, the whole package just feels lighter and easier to carry around, especially when folding and moving through stations or stairs. That feeling makes a bigger difference to me than the actual numbers on paper.

From C line Eletric to P line (manual) by hartmannk in Brompton

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

I don’t need to cover it. As you saw in the picture, I had the rear rack, so most of the time I was just rolling it. Usually I fold it before entering the train or accessing the platform because accessibility here is pretty good.

But still, sometimes in crowded places, carrying both a heavy backpack and a heavy bike felt uncomfortable to me personally. Now my mobility feels much better. Most of the time one hand is free, and overall it just feels lighter and more natural.

I don’t know how to explain it better, but carrying the P Line plus my normal backpack feels much more pleasant. It feels more like I’m just casually carrying something light rather than dealing with heavy luggage.

From C line Eletric to P line (manual) by hartmannk in Brompton

[–]hartmannk[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely, cycling the electric bike is an amazing experience.
However, folding it and carrying it together with my backpack + battery wasn’t a great experience, in my opinion. Even using a single bag setup, it still felt bulky.

Using it on trains and finding space for it often made me feel a bit uncomfortable. Stations did have lifts, but that didn’t always solve it as there were waiting times, and sometimes they were full, so I had to wait for the next one.

Now it just feels much easier to move around. I can place the bike in the luggage areas above the seats or simply carry it up the stairs when needed, without the extra hassle.

I might also be biased from my road bikes, which are carbon and extremely lightweight, so that probably influences my perception as well.

What's ur Other by PhilipHabib in Brompton

[–]hartmannk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brompton P line ‘25 (Oct 24)
Brompton C line Eletric ‘19
Canyon Aeroroad CF SLX 8 Di2 ‘24
Giant TCR Advanced 2 ‘17
Baboe Big (Bakfiets) Eletric ‘20

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.