Hi Chris, I've started using my local bus that goes to the West coast of Cumbria, we have some great coastal bike routes.ive put the Brompton in one of the luggage racks in its cover,never thought of which way to put it down.Glad you did this video saves me damaging the handlebar side of the bike.Have a great weekend, Stephen H
Hi Stephen H At first I was in doubt which side would be better, but after analyzing that the Handlebar side has many hinges, the place that has less stress for the bicycle is the foldingpedal side. Small details make a lot of difference. That idea is fantastic, long miles by bus and the fun part by Brompton. 👍🏻😊🚴♀️
You have to keep Mom happy!. Great tips as always. I made the mistake once of putting my bike in the car handlebar-side down. I now have a small nick on the frame ☹.
Hi Bromptin Owner I'm still not satisfied with my clamps. I love the round knobs, but they all come with hollow screws. I'm thinking of using the original Brompton screws changing the plastic part for a round one. But don't know how to do it yet.🤔 Nice to have you on board!
Very good. Putting a cover over the bike also helps as it will keep your car cleaner and if there are other things in the car that fall onto the bike, keep them clean as well. Thanks
Hi Jonathan Leach It is always good to protect the seats. One thing that helps a lot on a folded Brompton is that all the chain and gear are place in the middle when the bike is folded, so it is harder to get things dirty. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Hi Chris. Thanks for the wise advice. I need to carry 2 Brompton in my boot plus 2 or 3 people. I do so by putting 1 bike upright and the other flat. For safety’s sake I also use a rope or straps to tie the bikes to attachments in the boot, but my previous car did not have such attachments. I also once had to reject a possible new car as the boot could not take 2 Brompton so it is always worth a check. Your idea of putting the bike behind a front passenger seat looks good from a safety and security point. I also believe that one of the main aims of Andrew Ritchie who designed the Brompton was to provide a bike to take in a car. Regards Stewart Dorrell
Hi Stewart Dorrell I think the best feature of Brompton is it's capacity to fit in small places. With that we can always take it with us, even on family trips. When is time to buy a new car, I do a similar test, the bike and the surf board test. 👍🏻😁 Nice to have you on board!
Last year my wife and I travelled with 2 Bromptons in a Smart car. They fit inside, but we had to take out the saddles. We had to squeeze all other luggage in small bags in the remaining space. It was great.
Do you have extended seat post? My standard seat post Brompton fits fine - not tried putting both Bromptons in at same time though (1 standard and 1 electric).
As an owner of a Peugeot 208 (Luxury version, with a glasroof) I sometimes bring my brompton in the back, and turning it a 1/4, it is able to be placed in the back, opposite the way which makes the saddle pin go along the car. And I have a "Vincita" pouch on my pedal!! It is absurdly expensive, but I do like it anyway!
Hi NoZenith It is a Hunday Tucson made in 2011. It is one of the few cars that fit my Touring Bike without taking the wheels out and opens the back glass separate from the door. It is very well maintained. I'll use it until it lasts 🚘👍🏻😊 Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
I was thinking, that's how it always start :-) , to maybe make a wooden box so you can just slide in your Brompton in the back of the car. A couple of cm of play so you can get it in and out easily and use some soft stuff inside of it so the bike doesn't rattle or gets damaged. To secure it probably stick on velcro so It can't move out of the box and sticks on the carpet of your car. But be careful as velcro will 'damage' the carpet of the car so using an extra cheap carpet over the carpet in the trunk of your car will do the job perfectly.
Hi Jennie I'm glad you like it! Pull your front seat all the way to the front, and your Brompton will fit perfectly. Good for long and curvy trips. Adjust the seat back and your Brompton will be very tight and safe. Nice to have you on board!
You don't have to worry about it falling down if you stand it up in the boot of a Smart car LOL - not enough room for it to be laid down. I do, however, have to remove my Ortlieb mini-O bag.
Hi JK B It calls Endorphine. Easy to produce when cycling, playing tênis, Beach Tennis, Surfing or any sport that you enjoy practicing. Nice to have you on board!
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Hi Chris,
I've started using my local bus that goes to the West coast of Cumbria, we have some great coastal bike routes.ive put the Brompton in one of the luggage racks in its cover,never thought of which way to put it down.Glad you did this video saves me damaging the handlebar side of the bike.Have a great weekend, Stephen H
Hi Stephen H
At first I was in doubt which side would be better, but after analyzing that the Handlebar side has many hinges, the place that has less stress for the bicycle is the foldingpedal side.
Small details make a lot of difference.
That idea is fantastic, long miles by bus and the fun part by Brompton. 👍🏻😊🚴♀️
Nice one Chris, well done to your mother for a good idea.👍
Hi Michael Hutton
Thank you, she says thanks too👍🏻😊🌷
i really enjoyed this video!! new friend here! greetings from Singapore!
Hi Brompton Barney
You are very welcome!
Greetings to Singapore!
Nice to have you on board!
You have to keep Mom happy!. Great tips as always. I made the mistake once of putting my bike in the car handlebar-side down. I now have a small nick on the frame ☹.
Hi Michelle White
Me too.
Some times little tips help us a lot.
I'm glad you like it!
Nice to have you on board!
This is a great tip, thank you 🙏
Hi William Ferguson
I'm glad you like it!
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Excellent video, thanks. I put mine in the car sometimes
Hi Chris Pig
You are welcome.
This is the beauty of Bromptons Being extremely portable to take wherever we want.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Liked, I wish I can like it twice, one for you and for your Mum to thanks her for the idea :)
Hey Chris good tips and great to see you have both your clamps on now too.
Hi T M
I've told her about your comment and she was very happy about it.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice to have you on board!
Hi Bromptin Owner
I'm still not satisfied with my clamps. I love the round knobs, but they all come with hollow screws. I'm thinking of using the original Brompton screws changing the plastic part for a round one. But don't know how to do it yet.🤔
Nice to have you on board!
Very good. Putting a cover over the bike also helps as it will keep your car cleaner and if there are other things in the car that fall onto the bike, keep them clean as well. Thanks
Hi Jonathan Leach
It is always good to protect the seats. One thing that helps a lot on a folded Brompton is that all the chain and gear are place in the middle when the bike is folded, so it is harder to get things dirty.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Hi Chris. Thanks for the wise advice. I need to carry 2 Brompton in my boot plus 2 or 3 people. I do so by putting 1 bike upright and the other flat. For safety’s sake I also use a rope or straps to tie the bikes to attachments in the boot, but my previous car did not have such attachments.
I also once had to reject a possible new car as the boot could not take 2 Brompton so it is always worth a check. Your idea of putting the bike behind a front passenger seat looks good from a safety and security point.
I also believe that one of the main aims of Andrew Ritchie who designed the Brompton was to provide a bike to take in a car.
Regards Stewart Dorrell
Hi Stewart Dorrell
I think the best feature of Brompton is it's capacity to fit in small places. With that we can always take it with us, even on family trips.
When is time to buy a new car, I do a similar test, the bike and the surf board test. 👍🏻😁
Nice to have you on board!
Last year my wife and I travelled with 2 Bromptons in a Smart car. They fit inside, but we had to take out the saddles. We had to squeeze all other luggage in small bags in the remaining space. It was great.
Hi Thilo Notz
It is great to travel by car and bike. You got to see the best of both sides.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Do you have extended seat post? My standard seat post Brompton fits fine - not tried putting both Bromptons in at same time though (1 standard and 1 electric).
@@frankhooper7871 yes, I do. I take off the saddle.
The extended seat post makes it easy to take the saddle out 👍🏻😊
As an owner of a Peugeot 208 (Luxury version, with a glasroof) I sometimes bring my brompton in the back, and turning it a 1/4, it is able to be placed in the back, opposite the way which makes the saddle pin go along the car. And I have a "Vincita" pouch on my pedal!! It is absurdly expensive, but I do like it anyway!
On the folded pedal, that is.
Hi Finn
The important thing is that The Brompton is protected 👍🏻😊
Nice tips. Thanks again Chris! What kind of car do you drive?
Hi NoZenith
It is a Hunday Tucson made in 2011. It is one of the few cars that fit my Touring Bike without taking the wheels out and opens the back glass separate from the door.
It is very well maintained. I'll use it until it lasts 🚘👍🏻😊
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@@ChrisbyBike very glad it's been reliable for you.
😊👍🏻🚘🚘🚘
You could put a cover over your car seats or sheet to protect,why damage those lovely leather seats
Hi 5mjc
You are right! I do have covers for my seat. I use it, especially after sports.
Nice to have you on board!
I carry my B in the upright position in the carbooth and strap it to the headrest of the backseat
I was thinking, that's how it always start :-) , to maybe make a wooden box so you can just slide in your Brompton in the back of the car. A couple of cm of play so you can get it in and out easily and use some soft stuff inside of it so the bike doesn't rattle or gets damaged. To secure it probably stick on velcro so It can't move out of the box and sticks on the carpet of your car. But be careful as velcro will 'damage' the carpet of the car so using an extra cheap carpet over the carpet in the trunk of your car will do the job perfectly.
Hi Luc Peeters
That is a very good ana elaborate idea 👍🏻😊
Great! I would never have thought of in front of the back seat!
Hi Jennie
I'm glad you like it!
Pull your front seat all the way to the front, and your Brompton will fit perfectly.
Good for long and curvy trips.
Adjust the seat back and your Brompton will be very tight and safe.
Nice to have you on board!
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Nice to have you on board!
You don't have to worry about it falling down if you stand it up in the boot of a Smart car LOL - not enough room for it to be laid down. I do, however, have to remove my Ortlieb mini-O bag.
Hi Frank Hooper
That's for sure, when I hitch a ride in smaller cars I put the Brompton upright, but supported by the trunk lid.👍🏻😊👍🏻😊👍🏻😊
And You are able to buy a soft cover for the bike, also for normal keeping it in a room or transport. Inside Your car it would be fine ☺
Hi Finn Carl Bomholt Sorensen
The soft covers are very nice. Some times I use it to go inside special buildings.
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
Can i have some of what you are on?
Hi JK B
It calls Endorphine. Easy to produce when cycling, playing tênis, Beach Tennis, Surfing or any sport that you enjoy practicing.
Nice to have you on board!
Why not just get a foldable car? Hhm
Hi ChequeWriter
That would be perfect 🤣🤣🤣
Keep Safe! Keep Riding!