How to change gears in a 6 gear Brompton. PLUS: My new way to carry my Brompton indoors
Vložit
- čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
- I had a hard time the first Brompton Days on how to use the gears in a proper way.
There are some tips to how and when to use the Brompton gears.
And, at the end of the video, my new way of carrying my Brompton. Love It!
A bonus great Breakfast at Balada Mix. It was delicious!
Now CZcams let you give a SUPER THANKS to support the channel.
Look for the SUPER THANKS COMMENT right from thumbs up.👍🏻
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPORT!
CHRIS BY BIKE
Tricks, Tips and Trips!
Did You like it? Give the thumbs UP 👍🏻
If you want to be a part of it, SUBSCRIBE!
/ chrisbybike
Be FREE! Ride a BIKE! 🚴♀️😍
▶️EasyWheel Twtopse 60mm (Aliexpress.com)
Aliexpress - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_eNL9Lx
Similar in Amazon US - amzn.to/2KnRWu6
or - amzn.to/3v6IUn1
Similar in Amazon UK - amzn.to/342jOtI
Similar in Amazon DE - amzn.to/3fjGb4k
Similar in Amazon SG - amzn.to/3s0vjwv
▶️Handlebar Grips MTB with Bar-end (Store in Germany)
Similar in Amazon US - amzn.to/2TdEvxT
or - amzn.to/3hRbYJP
Similar in Amazon UK - amzn.to/3aQ4T8Z
or - amzn.to/35ifkAA
Similar in Amazon DE - amzn.to/3flcLmb
Similar in Amazon SG - amzn.to/3cHLOXQ
▶️ Brompton Easy Wheels Extender - MiniM+Ds (Nyce Wheels NY)
Similar in Amazon US - amzn.to/2Wpb8xf
Similar in Amazon UK - amzn.to/3oiFsCO
Similar in Amazon SG - amzn.to/3eSUMnI
▶️ Aluminium Triangle Rear Rack H&H (Dino Kiddo, Amazon.com)
Similar in Amazon US - amzn.to/3pNLXhN
Similar in Amazon UK - amzn.to/32zDHYv
Similar in Amazon SG - amzn.to/3eTAgDJ
▶️ Brompton original Rear Rack
Amazon US Original Brompton - amzn.to/3mUjxS8
▶️Kickstand Multi-s Brompton (Imperium Cycle)
Similar in Amazon US - amzn.to/3nkrdw8
Similar in Amazon UK - amzn.to/3aZllUw
or - amzn.to/3hqjLxi
Similar in Amazon SG - amzn.to/3tw4v7J
▶️Front Carrier Block - 7075 CNC-Ultra Light ACE
Amazon USA - amzn.to/34kqt46
Amazon UK - amzn.to/2EuL5f8
▶️Brooks Cambium Carve Saddle C17 (ciclourbano.com.br)
You can find in Amazon a C17 Cambium Black Carve
Amazon US - amzn.to/2Edejzt
Amazon UK - amzn.to/2FTfTqI
or a C17 Cambium Witte
Amazon US - amzn.to/33gajYP
Amazon UK - amzn.to/2Sdgiaw
▶️Suspension Block Firm old ( Nyce Wheels NY) You can find in Amazon
Amazon US - amzn.to/3aF9CKq
▶️ Brompton 44T Chain Ring (Nyce Wheels NY)You can find in Amazon
Amazon US - amzn.to/2E8Zr56 /in black amzn.to/31fTcFw
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3aTlk4n / in black amzn.to/2QgJEnk
▶️Bell (Nyce Wheels NY)
Similar in Amazon US - amzn.to/3kPIBb9
Similar in Amazon UK - amzn.to/3kQzabj
▶️Kask Mojito Unisex Road Helmet
Amazon US - amzn.to/2ED8CuX
Amazon UK - amzn.to/30ewZGG
Aliexpress - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_eLVpkl
▶️Uvex Sportstyle 803 PHOTOCHROMIC Lens.
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3mWmDFq
Amazon US - amzn.to/36cGaeG
▶️Garmin Edge 130
Amazon US - amzn.to/3jeZP1q
Amazon UK - amzn.to/30glHlw
Aliexpress - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_eswQOV
Film with:
▶️GOPRO Session 4 -
Amazon US - amzn.to/3bID9DG
Amazon UK - amzn.to/2GPkJpr
Film with:
▶️Samsung Note 20 Ultra
Amazon US - amzn.to/3nknzn1
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3njvSzx
Edit on Samsung Note 20 Ultra with Kinemaster App
My Brompton is a 2017 M6L Blue Lagoon with a 44T
Make sure that the linked product fits your Brompton model.
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this page are Affiliate Links.
Meaning: At no additional cost to you, I can earn a commission if you click and make any purchase at the link store within 24 hours.
As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Affiliate commissions help fund videos like this one.
Film 2021.01.10
Edit 2021.01.10/11
Canal Chris by Bike
/ chrisbybike
Instagran:
christine_stockler
TheBromptonLoves
chris.by.bike.brompton
#Brompton #ChrisbyBike #BaladaMix - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Thanks, Chris. Especially appreciate the “easy carry” tip. You made me hungry! lol
Excellent, fun, informative video and advice. Just as you pre-set your gears as you stopped to look at the view to help you set off again... You can also use the gearing as a (sort of) security device. If you're in a crowded area and have to get off your bike to take a picture or get something from your bag, set the gears into their hardest ride position (L+ R3), that means if anyone grabs your bike, they can't jump on it a cycle away... easily.... gives you a few seconds to grab on to it or them. Although it wasn't intentional it worked for me, I'd just stopped after a long downhill and someone tried to grab my Brompton. They dragged it a few yards, got on and couldn't pedal... so dropped it and ran off.
Wowww, you got very lucky!
And it is a great tip. It is very hard to start pedaling in 6 gear.
Some times I fold my pedal, so it will be hard to pedal if some one gets my Brompton.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Two great tips - my thanks to both of you! 👋🇨🇦
"Downhill go in, uphill go out". Easy to remember, excellent! Thanks a lot Chris for sharing all your tips!
Hi Brigboss.
I'm happy to share what I learn with you guys.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
This helps a lot. I just got my Cloud Blue H6L and it is such a big learning curve to learn the gearing on top of getting used to the bike.
Hi Ace R
I'm glad I could help you with this issue.
In the beginning the front wheel feels a little loose, but you get use to it with time
And the cranck and pedals have a small clearance from the floor. Beside that, Bromptons are fabulous
Nice to have you on board!
4:15 this is exactly the information i've been searching for! You don't have to change gears 'sequentially' (like they have you believe on the Brompton site) Thank you!
Hi James Prosser
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
Great tips....really enjoy watching your video and all the scenic places you go. Food looks great too.
Hi Lee Joyce
I'm happy to be able to share with you guys this beautiful places the Brompton take me.
There will be 5 more videos about Curitiba. But the editing process takes time.Hope you like them.
Keep Safe! Keep warm! Keep Riding!
A clear explanation of gear use and knee protection. Thank you.
Hi Hobbies & Reviews
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
Just ordered my bike after a test ride on Saturday. Your tips on the gears and carrying are very helpful. Thank you.
Hi Sara Baldeschwieler
Congrats for your new Brompton👏🏻
I've made a Playlist specially for new comers.
(Brompton, I'm new! What should I watch?) That have all the interesting videos about the Brompton
Welcome to this marvelous world of Brompton Cycling.
Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike thank you Chris. Your videos are so cheerful and positive. I appreciate you.
Hi Sunriseandshine
Love your username. Very cool and happy.
I'm glad you like them, I'm very happy to help and share the things I've learn.
Nice to have you on board!
I missed the way you fold it to walk around using the seat as a handle and lifting up to protect the suspension block the first time I watched this video! Thanks for that well documented example. (I now realize I must not have finished this video the first time as you're telling about it!)
Hi NoZenith
It is a great way to transport your Brompton. Easy and small footprint.
😊👍🏻🚴♀️🌷
Hi Chris! I'm Deb from Southern California and a brand new Brompton owner! I love your channel and the beautiful bike trails of Brazil... wow! I'm learning so much from you about how to ride and care for my Brompton. Today, I'm going to try your tip to move my gears "out" when I'm stopped so that it is easier to start pedaling again. Thank you!🚲
Hi Deb
You are welcome
Congrats on your new Brompton.
It is a fantastic bike. Perfect for cities.
There is a playlist specialy made for new owners.
Hope to be of some help
Nice to have you on board!
Thanks for your tips, are always useful! I am a new brompton owner 😀
Hi Itamex
Congrats for your New Brompton.
I'm glad you like them👍🏻😊
Nice to have you on board!
when people or a bike rider pass by, u say "bonjia " After google searching, i learn good morning in Portuguese which is "Bom Dia"
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm sorry, I should have left the translation below.
In regular bike lines we don't say anything. But in some bikelines we say Bom Dia, or like you said. Which is perfect: Bonjia.
Especialy in Vista Chinesa.
And some of them are friends that we enconter in the rides 😊🚴♀️
Is a nice way to start the day 😊
Cris, logo comprarei a minha brompton.
No entanto, sua alegria é contagiante, bye.
Hi Fernando Hagge
Que bacana! A Brompton é uma bicicleta maravilhosa. Fácil de usar e entra em qualquer lugar.
Que bom que gosta dos vídeos 👍🏻😊
Nice to have you on board!
Omg Chris, I’m so close to ordering my Brompton, you’re so inspiring and you make it look so fun. Really great tips I’m confused about the shifting.
Hi Norma Wings
You love it. It is a lots of fun and a very practical bike. It takes you everywhere.
About the gears, they are kind of confusing in the beginning, but you will get use to them with time.
Nice to have you on board!
great video just got my first Brompton just sorting out gear changing etc and oh practice the folding before I go up to London on the train to paddington station then ride across to london bridge where our office is thanks for the instruction
Hi Terry Rensch
That will be a very special day. Don't forget to stop in a coffee shop . It is a great feeling to go inside the shop with your bike next to you 😁.
Check out the video 5 ways to carry you Brompton. It will be very useful to you.
Congrats for your new Brompton!
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@@ChrisbyBike looking forward to it and yes I will roll the little beauty in with me there’s quite a few of fellow passengers that have Brompton at my Station in Twyford so it be like joining the gang 😀
Fantastic! It will be so cool!
This is the main feature of Brompton, easy to carry around, and save Commute's fair.
If will be your first time riding in London, ride carefully. Riders are very anxious to get to work.
Greetings to Twyford!
I see you like lots of strawberries, nice food!! Thanks for the tip carrying the bike.
Hi Evelyn
I LOVE BRRIES! Stoberries, Blueberries, raspberries, blackberry...
Love them all.
This is my new way of carrying my Brompton, very practical and easy.
Nice to have you on board!
Very nice bike. 😍
Hi Team Del Mundo
Bromptons are fabulous. Easy to get everywhere.
Nice to have you on board!
Thank you
Hi Leong Kin Heng
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
🥰🤗🚲👍😁 Thank you. Didn't realize I hadn't commented on this one before!
Your comments are always welcome
😊👍🏻🚴♀️🌷
Good day Chris! ☀️ Love your channel and your vlog so informative, 👍 you always put a smile on my face you're so upbeat. I live in Tampa Florida, just got my first Brompton a week and a half ago M6L OMG!!! What amazing bike I've been riding everyday since I received it LOL you cannot get me off of it, especially I always had mountain bikes and beach cruisers. You always have great tips and hacks. Thank you! always looking forward to your videos. I do have one question about a previous video where you carry extra chain links, did you get them from Amazon and what brand do you use? Thanks again from Florida ✌️♥️🚲🐊🌺🌴☀️🍻 Cheers!
Hi Dojomo7
Congrats for your new Brompton!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Tampa is a beautiful place, perfect for Bromptons.
Glad you like the channel, I'm really enjoying making the Vlogs, and be able to share what I learn.
About the chain links, I look for chain links for 6/7/8 chains. You can find at Amazon or any bike store. It is always good to have one.
Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike Thank you so much! ✌️♥️🚲🐊🌺🌴☀️🍻
Que saudades do Rio de Janeiro que continua lindooo.
Oi Nyna
O Rio continua lindo, mas o Verão continua quente. Rsrsrsrs
Ontem cheguei no carro e estava 40⁰c 😱.
Tem que pedalar na madruga.
O próximo vídeo de Curitiba está a caminho....
Bjs
(Hi Nyna
Rio is still beautiful, but the summer is still hot. LOL
Yesterday I got in the car and it was 40⁰c 😱.
You have to cycle very early in the morning.
The next video from Curitiba is on its way ....
Bjs
Happy New Year to you Chris. I just got my brompton 6 speed and this tip helps a lot.
Hi Alex Castillo
Bromptons are marvelous. Enjoy and have a great time.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Congrats!
I was impressed by the number of Black/Raw Lacquer. Almost 50%.
Fantastic!
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@earlbee31 Hi, I got the M6LA Raw Lacquer with black Brooks saddle
Amazing the number of raw Lacquer.
Brooks saddle are the best combination for Brompton bikes.
Same style and confort.
Congrats!
@earlbee31 If you want to add an accessory to your bike, I will recommend you check the Minoura Kickstand for Brompton made in Japan. It's very easy to install and convenient add on in my opinion and also will match your bike.
I am so envious of the beautiful places you have to ride! Can you makes some videos for visitors seeking the best scenic routes in your area?
Hi Courius Penguin
I'm glad you like it!
That is a very good idea. I'll make some nice rides videos this summer.
Nice to have you on board!
My "Lightweight" has a small, lightweight bell as an integrated part of the one shifter, and I have some carbon handlebars ready for replacement in spring, both the Brompton, trademark, high H type and a flat one for comparison, to see what suits me the best? I owned a Danish built S.C.O touring bike in the sixties which used a similar system, but by then without the click system guide, so it was more "search and you will find" to change the two outside gears. But going up a steep hill you was afraid to tilt backwards in the low gear!
Hi Finn Carl Bomholt Sørensen
I like the S Bar, but to change from a M or H bar to a S ,I would have to change all the cables.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Hi. Greetings from Argentina. How do you compare in terms of confort an effort the Bromton witj a 20 inch foldable bike such as Tern or Dahon?
Hi Martin Dobisky
I'm sorry, I never rode in a Tern or a Dahon.
But I can compare the Brompton with my road, touring and MTB bike . It feels more like my road bike. It is agile and fast.
Confort will come with a good saddle, nice Handlebar Grips, tire type and pressure and a good bike fit.
Love my Brompton!
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Hi....love your videos....do you know if the P-LINE Brompton can be changed to 6 gears?
Hi Accordiondr
Basically what makes the P line is the new rear Triangle (that not fit a hub).
But I hope Brompton makes a lighter 5 hub gear some day.
Nice to have you on board!
coming from Dahon, which is a great bike, with great gear system, now with Brompton B75 (rabbit ears) I found it rather downside, I hope I can use it or if any chance I can charge the gear. great video.
Hi T M
You can change the 3V hub to a 5V hub. Or install 1 more Sprocket. That would give you a wider range of gears.
I've change the 50Tbl for a 44T. Gave me a lower range of gearing for Bike Touring.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@@ChrisbyBike thanks a lot for your advice. As Brompton B75 comes with 44t, I bought 39t will replace soon, and see how it goes, as I am not that fit as you :) love your videos
Hi T M
Don't worried, the more you ride the more you get fit.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
I actually only count 3 gears and left ones as halves, so 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 3,5
Hi Oal
It does make sense. The distance in gears is very narrow.
I wich we had a 5 hub gear on the Bromptons. It's much better and easier to ride.
Nice to Have You on Board!
Bom dia alegria .de Portugal 🇵🇹
😊 Bom Dia!
Victor Zimbra
🌷 Muita Saúde e Paz !
Happy Healthy New Year as you spin around the sun always having fun. I'm a new Brompton owner. I'm learning so much from your videos. I live in the boreal forest precambrian shield of Northern Saskatchewan Canada. Even though it is winter here I'm still Bromptoning as much as possible. I love the scenery as you pedal along. Oh, your English is way better than most Canadians.
Hi Mick Lessard
I went to Google Maps to check where is Saskatchewan.
A beautiful landscape with marvelous florests.
Congrats for your new Brompton. They are fantastic bikes.
Hahahaha, I still have a lot to learn. But I am very happy to be able to express myself.
Nice to have you on board!
lol 🇨🇦
As usual clearly explained tips, beautiful locations & a little light history. In the future would it be possible to go into more detail about gear selection & how you approach hill climbs, from a gear selection point of view?
Hi Blue Yonder
I made a video call
7 Climbing Tips
czcams.com/video/4JY7oq4dMkY/video.html
That video has great tips to go up hill.
Always very Nice to have you on board!
@@ChrisbyBike I remember it well. An extreme hill climb indeed. But for more gentle climbs, where you need to change gears, what's your approach? When, how, the order you follow, do you skip gears. That kind of thing. And no it's not just that I want to see you climb another mountain. It's your ability to explain the obvious clearly, as so often much is just assumed knowledge. Maybe something for future video.
Ok, got it!
And I have the perfect slop for that.
But basically you have to hit the slope hard and change the right gear before you need it. Try to maintain the same RPM. Lowering the gears to maintain it .
But I'll produce the video as sone as possible 😊🚴♀️😊🚴♀️
Is het possible to change the 4-speed of Brompton P Line into a 6-gears option?
Hi Memo Seven
They made an all new triangle for the P and T line, and it is specific for the new gear system.
The 6 gears system uses a Hub and a external gear.
Hope on a near future they upgrade this gear system to support better gear range.
Them it will be a dream bike.
Nice to have you on board!
Onde fica essa ciclovia Chris? bjs!
Oi Gil
Esta ciclovia liga Barra da Tijuca a São Conrado. É a minha predileta. A Vista é incrível e tem poucos frequentadores. Adoro passar por lá.
Nice to have you on board!
(Hi Gil
This bike path connects Barra da Tijuca to São Conrado. It's my favorite. Vista is incredible and has few visitors. I love going there.
Nice to have you on board!)
My small wheel extender is stuck, so I can't extend it any longer. Has this happened to you?
Hi IM Ioa
Yes, my wheel extender was very difficult to open so when I went to wash My Brompton I asked Fabiano to pass a lot of lubricant with it extended.
It improved a lot.
it is worth checking if it is bent, which would make it difficult to open it
You ride past a food place again and agin. And one day, you stop and go in... Yeah. Happiness...
Hi David Powell
It was a great surprise. I loved it!
And for sure I will be back
Delicious, and for less than $ 10,00.
I'm planing my next sunday ride to end there for that great breakfast 😊
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Bom dia, bom dia!!
O Rio é lindo mesmo, viu...
Bommmmmm Diaaaaaaaaaaa!
Muito Lindo, pena que tem Cariocas que não aproveitam esta maravilha de cenário.
Always Nice to have you on board!
(Very Beautiful!
It's a shame that there are Cariocas that don't take advantage of this wonder of scenery)
I can see your seat post is corroded. Mine is black, and I have just bought a shorter post, for test, from titanium, but also black, as my black version. The price, from China is about the same as an original post!! And it has a wide bottom end not to be removed.
Hi Finn Carl Bomholt Sørensen
Now I have a black Titanium seat post. It works fantastic.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
This is how I calculate the Gear Setting.
Let Gear Number be N
Left Gear L(N) = 2 - (N mod 2)
Right Gear R(N) = N/2 + (N mod 2)(1/2)
Hi Donaldson Tan
It is a nice way to explain it.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
What grips are you using?
Hi Enrique Nuñez Urquiza
I'm using a German Ergongrips. Choose the smallest model so I can fold my Brompton.
On the videos description I've post some links of similar ergongrips that you can find in Amazon.
Nice to have you onboard!
And just remember, You can't change a chain-gear without actually riding! My old/new Superlight, full Shimano XTR carbon MTB has 33 gears to choose from, though not all are really for any use, as the bend of the chain becomes too much. Finn Denmark
Hi Finn Carl Bomholt Sørensen
That's the main reason I like the hub better. No need to pedal to change gears.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!