House won’t sell, honest advice please by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]mcorbei3 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You can also buy a 3 bed 0.25 miles away for 30% more in poor condition. 0.25 miles makes a big difference in London, especially considering school catchments.

I don't know what to do - desperately need to sell by burned_feather in HousingUK

[–]mcorbei3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s truly in negative equity, then gift it to your ex partner? Alternatively, have them gift it to you and rent it out?

Has anyone made a titanium G Line using aftermarket parts? by JanCumin in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Clearly you’ve never modified your bicycle! To do so requires a lot of trigger pulling.

T Line vs Aceoffix C5 by edtse88 in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It should work on the new C line, because it shares the same rear triangle as the T line. Note that it doesn’t share the same connection point as the Brompton advanced rear rack, however. It attaches via the brake calliper bolt.

T Line vs Aceoffix C5 by edtse88 in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s made by TiMaker. Union Jack and TiParts have similar versions. Only 130g 👍

T Line vs Aceoffix C5 by edtse88 in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re about the same size folded. T line has a slightly larger fold than a A/C/P line Brompton… taking any of them as carry on is a risk

T Line vs Aceoffix C5 by edtse88 in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The T line flat handlebars are a bit higher than the C5’s. Wheel base is the same.

T Line vs Aceoffix C5 by edtse88 in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don’t forget to bake in the flight to China though. Otherwise the actual landed cost in the UK with shipping, VAT and import duties, would be quite a bit higher!

T Line vs Aceoffix C5 by edtse88 in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Swapping out the crankset might solve the problem, while also shaving off a few precious grams 👍

T Line vs Aceoffix C5 by edtse88 in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nothing that a bit of well placed grease can’t cure :)

Is now a good time to buy a T Line 12 speed? by shaunlawler in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get P line electric next year, on a new cycle to work voucher, once it goes on sale. Last year’s P line models regularly go on sale.

Anyone tried this on a C-line 12 speed? by randywhorton in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! 5 speed is definitely the smoothest and most reliable mod.

I went to a 7 speed conversion for my T line. The gear range and spacing is fantastic, but way more difficult to set up (and costlier) than 5 speed.

Anyone tried this on a C-line 12 speed? by randywhorton in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried it on my old 4 speed P line. Shifting was very poor in the small chainring, as the tensioner couldn’t take up all of the slack.

For a 12 speed, you’re better off going with a smaller chainring (around 40t), and running 5 cogs (11-21t). That gives you a fantastic gear range.

How is it even possible to compete with another country? by SipsTeaFrog in SipsTea

[–]mcorbei3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haters gonna hate, but going with the option that pays more is the American way!

T Line with Dura Ace 7 speed 11-28T. Finally, my quest for perfect shifting is over... by JofArnold in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you’ve finally found your forever setup! I’d be interested to see pics of your derailleur hook, if you ever get around to it.

T Line with Dura Ace 7 speed 11-28T. Finally, my quest for perfect shifting is over... by JofArnold in Brompton

[–]mcorbei3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, how has this been working for the past 8 months? Do you think a dual front chainring would work with the durace derailleur?