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Ok Paul, you did ask for suggestions... I use mine to explore the South Downs. I tend to carry quite a lot of stuff on the front and back (photo &/or painting gear). Country lanes and tracks are my main routes. As Brompton are extending their range beyond their traditional city bikes, new riders will, I suspect, be thinking, how they might push their Bromptons beyond tarmac. Perhaps even bike packing. Keep up the good work promoting independent bike shops ...

The design is beautiful and it is the only 'thing' I have ever owned that brings me such joy.

I am using a titanium seatpost from Bompfication and i am very satisfied with it. This titanium seatpost has no slipping issues and, of course, still needs to be cleaned, but I like your seatpost color

I have one I’ve owned since 1995

Looks great!

As a Dane, I found my by then, Top Model, 2019 Superlight in an ordinary bike/Brompton Shop in Cph. A Dealer I connected before that, claimed that Brompton - hardly cared to answer questions about bikes!! I saw what they had ready as finished bikes and found my Flame Painted, "black version" as my choice, so even though much less of my original bike is - still in place, my now Titanium seat post is black! And it didn't in any way felt flimsy or thin, so I trust it completely! With near all loose parts on my bike changed to carbon and titanium it now weighs below 9 kilo, and still with my mudguards, as a "Rainy Dane"! I have changed the clamps holding the original titanium stays to carbon, from the original "Heavy Metal versions! Finn. Denmark

I’ve had my brompton six-speed since 2013, and I love it. I plan to buy another brompton soon for no other reason than to support the company.

I have the silver matte finish TiParts on my Brompton and yes it is more comfortable. Only thing I have noticed is it the matte/slightly rough finish seemed to wear the plastic insert out faster and I just got that replaced, maybe I just didn't have the clamp tight enough so it was sliding?. Anyway would recommend the TiParts post if it fits your budget.

I wasn't sure about the colour when you first showed the seat post, but I must admit it looks great on your bike. I am also envious of that flex but doubt it would do much for my ride because I have so little exposed post. The penalty of being both vertically challenged and short in the leg.

Apart from the weight loss, the gain in comfort and the beautiful rainbow you’re riding on now, there is a further side effect that should be mentioned. The titanium seat post will slip less than a chromium plated one. So the seat post sleeve replacement has to be done less often. A nice benefit that equalizes the high costs in the long run. 😊 Nice video Paul. Thank you very much.

Called it! 😂 Love the rainbow colouring with that lacquer finish.

A worthy upgrade Paul. Really suits the bike and the rainbow finish looks premium.

We actually met a fellow Japanese Brompton cyclist on our tour in Korea! He had the exact same seatpost plus the diet kit. And two days later, we only met his companions again , but he wasn't with them anymore because the seatpost broke while he was going uphill. To be fair: he was a bit more on the heavier side 😂 Hope you'll have more luck, but be careful!

That post would look great on the Paris edition P Line

I love the ti seat post on my S3L raw lacquer titanium - looks and feels good although I am rather jealous of your rainbow finish

Try the titanium seat post with a super firm Joseph kuosac suspension block, you may be surprised at the ride 👍🏻

Sweet! I cringed though when you just slammed in the post with all the crunchy dirt 😁 But all seems well, and it looks great!

I love the rainbow color of the seat post, though not quite as beautiful as the color of your rosy cheeks. I'm sure Sarah would agree. Just sayin'. ♥ Paul, I have a question. Let's say I were to get the 4-speed T-Line and only wanted to have a single tooth chainring. What size chainring would I need to ride comfortably, with a casual cadence, at 32 kph (20 mph) in fourth gear? Thank you. Stay awesome.

Surprise at how much I liked your video. The algorithm popped it up on my feed. For what it's worth I'm a fan of Maxis High Road HPR tyres on my carbon Focus race bike. They are very very supple especially with TPU tubes. And depending on your weight you could probably drop the pressure to 85 psi easy. I pump up to 80 rear and 70 front and let them come down over a week or two. You have inspired me to do more videos myself 😊

I had a Rotrax in the late 60s it was my first proper racing frame. I let my brother in law have it he was a poverty stricken student he did it up and sold it to make a bit of money.

It's an absolute pleasure to see such a fabulous restoration of a Rotrax bike. Well done, and I love your selection of componentry. I'm familiar with Rotrax because I lived in Southampton for 11 years. Once I needed a vintage 5 pin TA crankset in a hurry for a bike that was due to take part in a Moulton Club event a few days later. Mr Rotrax disappeared into the back room and brought one out, new-old stock. It's still fitted to the John Woodburn F frame Moulton.

Beautiful workmanship . Under 10kgs. is impressive. Well thought out componentry.. Looking forward to seeing your next video

Still overcome to how fanastic my dad’s Rotrax looks. Paul has surpassed my expectations The Rotrax is absolutely gorgeous and Paul has put life back into her. Genius Dad passed last year but back in the early 50s himself with 3 friends cycled from South Wales to the French alps and Pyrenees twice on this bike I cannot thank Paul enough for his enthusiasm and passion put into restoring dad’s bike Thank you so much Paul

I table agree with you, it was well worth spending the money to get such a good result. That bike will go on forever and will give a huge amount of riding pleasure. There is nothing like a Moulton and they are all collectable classics. I would personally gone for a Shimano Alfine 8 or 11 speed hub gear as I find the derailleur puts the chain too close to the ground. But it looks great how you have done it.

100 pounds for the bike is an insaneeeee deal! great job on the restoration!

Horizontal dropouts not track ends! Track ends face backwards. Sorry to be a pedant……

Kudos from a Moultoneer - ride the wee wheels - glad you’re feeling better!

Oh my word what a lovely restoration you have done

I love 1950’s bikes and the lugs on that one are magnificent.

A decade or so ago, a man in Pasadena CA was still importing these frames which he said were being made by his father back in the UK.

I learned a couple of new things by watching this. Nice video!

I have both, found the rear bag great but I often shop with the brompton partially folded and the rack bag can only be carried with the panniers folded away so a bit of a faff, but that as you mentioned is really the only thing from my perspective. Used both to go with the brompton to Bristol on the train from Aberdeen. Brilliant.

Would you like to do the same Top Tips for ebike conversion kits? There are several highly reputable brands out there and many not so reputable. Your knowledge and opinion would be very much appreciated. If you do this, please include Grin Technologies from Canada; these guys know ebike kits, even multiple Brompton kits. Personally, I found a very decent bike with decent components - belt drive 8 speed Alfine hub gear in my case - and fitted a front wheel Grin Tech kit to it. As you pointed out on the Cube, I have excellent standard components that can be serviced and replaced, and Grin provides excellent after sales service and parts for their kits. And thanks for an excellent video on choosing an ebike. Your camera-person had her work cut out keeping up with you while zooming in for close ups but we got an excellent video in the end. These 13 minute vids must take hours of work before during and after so thank you.

I've got a Brompton and I Love it. I ride it often in Melbourne yet I can't get myself motivated on a regular basis as my current job is physically exhausting all day. Maybe a video on that would be great... Welcome back on the brompton...

Whatever you do, don’t upgrade your camera person, she’s a keeper; obviously.

Yes, the thing with health and age 😂 Ben has had hyaluronic acid injected into his knees because of his rheumatism and he has been much better since then. We definitely don't want to give up cycling cause of health problems. For us , it's either small wheels or gigantic wheels. Our Bromptons and fat bikes are actually the bikes with which we have the fewest physical problems. Except for ass pain after 100km 😝 Greetz Sarah&Ben

Hi Paul, Glad to hear that you're on the mend. The trouble wit the imbalance / inflexibility is it's usually such a gradual thing that you don't notice until it's got quite bad, and then it's a longer journey back to fitness. I've been seeing a physio once a month or so for decades ( I used to run silly distances ) and he picks things up before they become a major issue. With regard to your upgrade, I'm " going large " and reckon you're going to spread the rear triangle and fit a 14 speed Rohloff 😁 Keep well, and keep the videos coming.

So sorry you have been unwell. Wishing you better.

Seems like a neat bike to have as a riding choice, I don't see a need for one and so far I don't get they hype for them either. But that is just me.

Is the cheeky upgrade a titanium seat post? I read somewhere those both lower weight and felt vibrations and I’m curious 🙂

Oh let me guess Paul ,install an e-bike kit to the Brompton like you l love my Brompton bought 2 years ago from a bike charity shop in Gloucester l am finding that because of my dodgy knee and e-Bike conversion kit is the answer as l couldn’t justify purchasing a new electric Brompton anyhow looking forward to you and Sarah next video 😊

I've been doing a prepare well orthopaedic course over the last 6 weeks as I'm having 2 hip replacements. All the physios on the course mentioned that although cycling is a brilliant form of exercise it does course an imbalance in the legs. Frontal thighs and calves get trained but hamstrings and glutes not so much. They gave me brilliant yoga type stretches that have helped big time.

Just bought my wife a 6 speed c line so we can see more of the country by train / riding. Could you do something about care for a Brompton between services please?

i have a Brompton electric for a couple of years and it still runs like a train, love it a lot

Still my dream bike

Paul, time takes a toll on all of us. We all go through periods of ailing health. Sometimes, however, there is a bright side to the darkness. In your case, you've been fortunate at least three times. You've got Sarah. You've got your Brompton. And I don't know how you did it but, when God passed out character traits, you went through the good looking line twice. How'd you do it?

I would only use copperslip or titanium anti seize grease on alloy/steel interfaces to prevent galvanic corrosion. Been riding steel bikes for over 50 years.

Subbed! Love the vids. Does anyone in the UK ride a Tern? Lol