Definitely agree with getting bar ends to give you more hand positions. It is hard on the wrist to have only the one position. The narrow bars contribute to the pressure on your wrists also. I have be experimenting with using a 20 inch wheel folding bike for gravel riding for the last 18 months and I have found that getting the reach dialed in is the hardest part with folding bikes. Especially for longer rides you experience a lot of pressure on your lower back. For my bike I ended up ordering a custom titanium stem to get the right reach and drop I needed. I believe Brompton also offers that option so I would get it dialed in before your attempt. The folding bike thought not designed for gravel riding lets you get to events without having to fly with a large bike case and the small wheels mean you can run wide turns easily. Clearance for 2.1 inch tires are no problem. Best of luck.
Great to see you enjoying a Brompton - loving the suit. Great effort to emulate the annual Brompton Challenge! I have a Brommie - they are such fun bikes. Looking forward to seeing you off-roading on it. :-)
Add some Ergon GP4 grips, super-firm suspension block (get more power into the rear wheel), and a less spongy saddle (maybe a titanium seatpost too). Think you need a steeper hill if you're going to go to a 44T chainring and get it done in shorter distance.
Dapper Dave!! Who would have thought that a Brompton was going to be the weapon of choice, great vlog Dave and really looking forward to seeing you smash it out of the park 👍🚴♂️
I saw the thumbnail for your video, and I kept scrolling past it because I thought it was just someone's video about commuting (just wasn't interested in that subject matter these days). I finally bit, and it's Dave Noakes. You look sharp in a suit, sir. Yeah, I'm definitely interested how this everesting turns out. Good luck!
alright dave - looking sharp in that suit - you nailed the communter look with the shoes and shades :) Youve got this mate...you can do the everest..it'll hurt, but you will do it..we know you can...big it up!
Love the suit great 👍 touch and nice to hear the donations went over your goal. I want to get a two folding bikes and have one as a single speed the other fixed. Feel like it’d be interesting to see how it would be as a fixed gear. Nice to see you on a folding bike since I think I’m the same height as you. Nice they make longer ones better for us tall boys.
Hi Dave, there 8s something about the Brompton that you need to know, you really have to hold the handle bars reasonably hard at all times as any significant bump can cause the front wheel to quickly go out of line and off you will come. Good luck mate, just be careful.
You got this Dave! Though I think it's a good idea to change your chain rings for the challenge - minimize the torque that poor Brompton is going to be under for the climb.
George Mallory died on the actual Mount Everest in 1926. In 1999 his body was found. It was wearing a good quality tweed jacket, and a pair of strong trousers. (We do not know if George Mallory reached the summit, or not. There is no way of telling whether he was on the way up, or down.)
Dave you total nutter, LOL you legend OMG that'd be rad if I bumped into you whilst you're everesting (that's my neck of the woods too mate!!) downtown 'Scabbot" looks proper depressing during Lockdown, that WOULD have made my day to see you outside of Asdas in your suit on your Brompton !!!
Good luck with everesting.. the only think I envisage is that u might have stiffness in the shoulders and wrists due to Brompton’s riding position n smallish handle bar, I experienced it on a 150kms ride I did on my racing green brommie recently .. would love to see u complete the course though!
I can honestly say you are nuts🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣that outfit looks funny as suits the bike I suppose. The more you say how many laps how steep how long its going to take puts me off more and more...... but good luck once again dave british grit 💥👊👊👊👊👊
Those Lakes look the bomb! I recently got a pair of Bont BUT they are too narrow... they look great, the stiffness is awesome but they do not agree with my feet... much sadness!
🤪🤪🤪fantastic Lovin the suit n rocking the shades with matching shoes 🤪🤪🤪🤪hope your doing the swankie walk too 🤣🤣 Fair Play to the Movember fund matey Woop 🙌 woop 🙌 Shoes in the oven Juliet’s really gona mess with your shoes now !!! that would be so funny 😂 you trying to put them on 🤣🤣🤣
Love the suit, not that you've much time to set-up being comfortable on the Brompton, bar ends for more hand positions as comfy for 200 plus reps and sensible gearing will be key.👍Best of luck
Definitely agree with getting bar ends to give you more hand positions. It is hard on the wrist to have only the one position. The narrow bars contribute to the pressure on your wrists also. I have be experimenting with using a 20 inch wheel folding bike for gravel riding for the last 18 months and I have found that getting the reach dialed in is the hardest part with folding bikes. Especially for longer rides you experience a lot of pressure on your lower back. For my bike I ended up ordering a custom titanium stem to get the right reach and drop I needed. I believe Brompton also offers that option so I would get it dialed in before your attempt. The folding bike thought not designed for gravel riding lets you get to events without having to fly with a large bike case and the small wheels mean you can run wide turns easily. Clearance for 2.1 inch tires are no problem.
Best of luck.
Great to see you enjoying a Brompton - loving the suit. Great effort to emulate the annual Brompton Challenge! I have a Brommie - they are such fun bikes. Looking forward to seeing you off-roading on it. :-)
Love it mate - and love the Brompton - always a fun change from the road bike !
Mad yes.. suit fab.... chainring change a must, bar ends a must, saddle change to what you normally use! GOOD LUCK!
Best of Luck Dave, no matter how long it takes you'll get it done!
Bromptons are unreal - this is such good publicity for them! Good luck!
Add some Ergon GP4 grips, super-firm suspension block (get more power into the rear wheel), and a less spongy saddle (maybe a titanium seatpost too). Think you need a steeper hill if you're going to go to a 44T chainring and get it done in shorter distance.
Nutter !!!
Seriously though, very best of luck to you. I love my Brompton as much as my road bike ... very doubtful I could Everest either of them !!
Dapper Dave!! Who would have thought that a Brompton was going to be the weapon of choice, great vlog Dave and really looking forward to seeing you smash it out of the park 👍🚴♂️
I saw the thumbnail for your video, and I kept scrolling past it because I thought it was just someone's video about commuting (just wasn't interested in that subject matter these days). I finally bit, and it's Dave Noakes. You look sharp in a suit, sir.
Yeah, I'm definitely interested how this everesting turns out. Good luck!
Awesome video again buddy, love the suit very dapper!
Going to be a mission completing that challenge but we are all behind you 🙌
alright dave - looking sharp in that suit - you nailed the communter look with the shoes and shades :) Youve got this mate...you can do the everest..it'll hurt, but you will do it..we know you can...big it up!
Looking very sharp!
loved the kicks! and the suit! and the bike! and yes you ARE bonkers! (But I know you will overcome)
Awesome! Welcome to The Fold! VERY Best of Luck - pretty sure you’ll smash it! ...and yeah... you rock the suit 😉😂🌟
Not long to go.....🤞🤞🤞🤞 dapper Dave in his suit.
The suit rocks mate. Mark
Love the suit great 👍 touch and nice to hear the donations went over your goal. I want to get a two folding bikes and have one as a single speed the other fixed. Feel like it’d be interesting to see how it would be as a fixed gear. Nice to see you on a folding bike since I think I’m the same height as you. Nice they make longer ones better for us tall boys.
Hi Dave, there 8s something about the Brompton that you need to know, you really have to hold the handle bars reasonably hard at all times as any significant bump can cause the front wheel to quickly go out of line and off you will come. Good luck mate, just be careful.
Proper mate.
Dave that road is very busy, the steep other one is a lot quieter
You've got this Dave! 👍
You got this Dave! Though I think it's a good idea to change your chain rings for the challenge - minimize the torque that poor Brompton is going to be under for the climb.
Everest in a suit would have been a sight to see.
George Mallory died on the actual Mount Everest in 1926. In 1999 his body was found. It was wearing a good quality tweed jacket, and a pair of strong trousers.
(We do not know if George Mallory reached the summit, or not. There is no way of telling whether he was on the way up, or down.)
Amazing challenge Dave. I'm hoping you'll wear the suit on the Everasting! Good luck.
Hardcore, no changes 💪
Dave you total nutter, LOL you legend OMG that'd be rad if I bumped into you whilst you're everesting (that's my neck of the woods too mate!!)
downtown 'Scabbot" looks proper depressing during Lockdown, that WOULD have made my day to see you outside of Asdas in your suit on your Brompton !!!
Good luck with everesting.. the only think I envisage is that u might have stiffness in the shoulders and wrists due to Brompton’s riding position n smallish handle bar, I experienced it on a 150kms ride I did on my racing green brommie recently .. would love to see u complete the course though!
Tip: get rid of the fender, change tyre to Schwalbe Kojaks and last get better grips preferably flat grips.
I don't envy you the task a head on that bike, but god i envy those shoes!! Good luck!
I can honestly say you are nuts🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣that outfit looks funny as suits the bike I suppose. The more you say how many laps how steep how long its going to take puts me off more and more...... but good luck once again dave british grit 💥👊👊👊👊👊
Those Lakes look the bomb! I recently got a pair of Bont BUT they are too narrow... they look great, the stiffness is awesome but they do not agree with my feet... much sadness!
You’ll smash it 🤙🏼
Yes Mate!!!!!
🤪🤪🤪fantastic Lovin the suit n rocking the shades with matching shoes 🤪🤪🤪🤪hope your doing the swankie walk too 🤣🤣
Fair Play to the Movember fund matey Woop 🙌 woop 🙌
Shoes in the oven Juliet’s really gona mess with your shoes now !!! that would be so funny 😂 you trying to put them on 🤣🤣🤣
Who´s this guy in the suit and where is Dave ;)......it is never boring watching your videos!!!
Couple of tips after my Ride London 100 on a Brompton in a suit. Solid rear shock. Slick kojak tyres 👍
That bounce was the main thing i disliked about bromptons😊
I think the ASDA backdrop took something from your Brompton/Saville Row persona!
I’ve always wanted a Brompton but I have no idea why
get one! I had no reason to buy one but every week i find a new use for it. (3 other full size bikes)
I think we've just discovered Bromptons are far more capable than people give them credit for.
Love the suit, not that you've much time to set-up being comfortable on the Brompton, bar ends for more hand positions as comfy for 200 plus reps and sensible gearing will be key.👍Best of luck
king of the mountain jersey on a Brompton. le tour 2021.
Greg’s is all the training you need
Change your chain rings don't suffer for the sake of it all the best mark
Lookin' SHARP mate! ^_^
You had me a suit :D
Good luck.👍 Fund is getting near £5k.👏👏👏
Oh the chaffing with suit on!😆😆🥵
Totally understand that you might wanna keep it private - but if we knew where this hill was, it'd be great to come out and support IRL?
I mean there is a pandemic going on.
@@soccernerd200 I wasn't planning on snogging him, don't worry
Dave good luck! Definitely change the chain rings; save your knees for when you're an old bloke like me.
Deffo put bar ends on so you can move your position about more easily. Good luck.
You look dapper dud stepper climb will do give it a good go Dave
Legend ! Change the chain ring though.
Is it wrong to want a Brompton now?
Scruffy bugger - where's the bow tie?
👍
What is they say again? Oh yes, that thing about failing to plan is planning to fail ... 😂
In case I’ve missed it, do you have a date/time set for the challenge?
I don't think an aero helmet will help on the challenge 😂
Your flapping mate. Its going to hurt thats a given, but Personally think you will smash it , but you May need a few days rest 🤣
Oi... who are you and what have you done with Dave...?
衣服不错haha
steep for sure
talk too much~
Should probably watch something else then. 👍🏼