Hi All, just returned from my first tour on the new Brompton. Basically it was a complete success and I'm very impressed by the capabilities of the bike. This was "credit card" touring, no camping or cooking.
Route: England, Chester to Worcester, through the Shropshire Hills. Short train transfer, then 3 day loop through the Cotswalds. About 50% on Sustrans national cycling routes.
Typical day: 38 miles
Longest day: 64 miles
Bike: Brompton M6L.
Mods: 39t chainring. Left (folding) pedal drilled and right pedal replaced for toe clips.
Luggage: Brompton T-bag
Lock: Kryptonite Evolution 7 with cable.
(also posted this in folding bikes forum, but I think it makes sense here too)