Originally Posted by
tds101
It looks like a decent spread actually. One thing is missing though, considering how they're touting it as a hill climber - DISC BRAKES! I also agree that the low end isn't low enough, but a smaller chainring would easily solve this problem. The high end loss would be inconsequential for me personally.
I agree with all. Yeah, just needs (I think) a 33 or 34 chainring to get down to 20 gear inches. But for that, needs a different crank, no bigger than 110 BCD. Discs... I don't know if that SA hub is available for discs(?) But, I've considered if just a front disc would be enough for long descents, if Bromptons use a 100mm OLD front hub (my Dahon is 74mm fork, so would need a 20", 100mm disc fork, I've yet to find one aftermarket to retrofit).