Originally Posted by odiolalluvia (Post 20201441)

I don't know why anyone would want to fuss with USB lights.

Originally Posted by Joe Remi (Post 20201653)

Weight. I love my Shimano dynohub with B&M Eye Tec on my Rivendell, but I wouldn't want to lug that stuff around on a folding bike I'll be carrying a lot. For that application, USB is better. You're welcome.

Originally Posted by tds101 (Post 20201629)

This is why I rarely post anything nowadays, as the members tend to derail the threads with their own trivial bologna. Ask a question, get nonsensical off topic answers. Ask about Brompton choices, and wind up with debates over lighting that you really couldn't care less about. Ask about inexpensive folders, get recommend a $3000 folder, and also get told that you didn't respect their responses because you're not willing to put a few extra bucks into it.

Originally Posted by Joe Remi (Post 20201690)

I try to come here occasionally and actually help a commenter with the thing they actually asked about. I don't know why this concept is so hard for some people to follow.

Originally Posted by Brompton_X (Post 20202195)

lol ... Just saw the thread.... I have both of them, chpt3 6spd and Black Lacquer 2spd. Bought last year from Thanksgiving sale with 15% off and free shipping.

I live in bay area. When I go to San Francisco, I used to ride my Titanium Ni edition 6 speed but now I just ride my 2 speed Ti Brompton. (12T/17T) The bike is about 8kg so it is easier for me to carry around the bart stations and cycling up hills in San Francisco.

BTW, I like the Brompton grips because of lightweight. However, I replaced them with Ergon Brooks grips because they caused my hand numbness.
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Here is the picture of my Black Raw Laquer 2 speed. My chpt3 is on the shelf.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4715/...6975d978_b.jpg

Originally Posted by Brompton_X (Post 20202195)

lol ... Just saw the thread.... I have both of them, chpt3 6spd and Black Lacquer 2spd. Bought last year from Thanksgiving sale with 15% off and free shipping.

I live in bay area. When I go to San Francisco, I used to ride my Titanium Ni edition 6 speed but now I just ride my 2 speed Ti Brompton. (12T/17T) The bike is about 8kg so it is easier for me to carry around the bart stations and cycling up hills in San Francisco.

BTW, I like the Brompton grips because of lightweight. However, I replaced them with Ergon Brooks grips because they caused my hand numbness.
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Here is the picture of my Black Raw Laquer 2 speed. My chpt3 is on the shelf.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4715/...6975d978_b.jpg

Originally Posted by avole (Post 20202374)

You own 7 Bromptons? That's impressive! I own one and a clone, and feel pretty small now :)

Originally Posted by Caliwild (Post 20202453)

Very cool... I'm thinking of the Brooks grips too. I have a B17 narrow saddle in black and they would match perfectly. Now I just need to decide whether I even want to put the Brooks saddle on there (weighs over 500 grams). It's either that or throw on a Fabric saddle (also a UK brand) that weighs closer to 230 grams...

Originally Posted by linberl (Post 20202561)

You cycle SF hills on a 2 speed???? Okay, you are now my HERO! Damn, you must be strong. I've got an 8 speed Bike Friday pakiT and I struggle on anything in the City over around 10 degrees.

Originally Posted by Brompton_X (Post 20203163)

Actually 18. :) There are 10 Bromptons from that picture I post. :):):)

Originally Posted by linberl (Post 20202561)

You cycle SF hills on a 2 speed???? Okay, you are now my HERO! Damn, you must be strong. I've got an 8 speed Bike Friday pakiT and I struggle on anything in the City over around 10 degrees.

Originally Posted by Brompton_X (Post 20203195)

Cycling in San Francisco is very challenging to me. I even modified one of my my Brompton from 2 speed to 4 speed (11T/13T/17T/21T) because of the steepest hills in San Francisco.

Originally Posted by chagzuki (Post 20203750)

That's a mod I'd not heard of before; would you mind giving details of it in a dedicated thread?

Originally Posted by Schwinnsta (Post 20203871)

Saw this, it is 3 speed Sprocket Assy for Brompton External 3-Speed Using 11s cogs - Brombacher

Originally Posted by fietsbob (Post 20204321)

Mk3 they went to Sachs, there the 3 by 2 used a thinner 2mm cog, 13t , and a 15t that skipped 3 teeth as shift gates..
did not change the 3 spline interface, just made it wider.. to fit 2..

Originally Posted by chagzuki (Post 20203750)

That's a mod I'd not heard of before; would you mind giving details of it in a dedicated thread?