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Old 04-24-18 | 01:46 AM
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Bikes: Dolan Tuono 105 Di2, custom built 653 and 531 bikes with frames by Barry Witcomb, Sonder Dial XT mountain bike and a Brompton folding bike.

Originally Posted by fietsbob
Check with Glasgow brompton dealer Ben Cooper, he has made new forks and rear sections
to use Alfine 11 speed disc Hubs front and rear

You might like the 6 speed brompton you have a 2 cog half step combined with the BWR hub offers tighter gearing..

2 chainrings can extend the range , too..
Yes, I'm aware there are options for extending the number of gears on a Brompton, but they all cost money which is in rather short supply at the moment. This seems like one of the best value upgrades at just under £400, but it just isn't worth it to me.

Any way, my priority is my road bike at the moment: I do a much higher mileage on the road bike which has a bunch of components dating back 15 years or more and they're all starting to wear out.
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