Love your photography and music. Most of all I laugh at your delightful humor! I have been watching you from start , but first time commenting. Keep videos coming please!
Hello David's, thanks for this beautiful walk and this beautiful melody, I enjoyed it a lot, I'll keep watching your videos when you publish them, regards and that everything goes well for you 😊✨💫👍
David, get well soon. That was a nice ride through a beautiful French village accompanied by wonderful music. As for your question about getting an abscess you have meanwhile received a lot of comments and recommendations so I will not add more to it. I have been cycling a lot and never had any probems, nor have I heard of anyone in my group. However, apparently we are all different and some people seem to attract negative effects of what they do. Having said that I find it hard to believe that one gets an abscess unless he does excessive cycling, horse riding or even sitting. To be sure you might consider to consult a bike fitting expert and just apply some common sense to what you are doing. In the end, the sense of life is enjoying it. Keep on cycling and showing us more Brompton content from France!
Guten Morgen Axel, I am progressing through the medical system and so far the consensus is my problem has nothing to do with my Brompton ! Thank you for your thoughts and participation
My best wishes for a speedy recovery. I live on a 3rd floor and am starting to find it difficult going up and down stairs with my full size bike... Over the past few months I've watched tons of articles and videos about Bromptons, but surprisingly, I saw one for the first time today "in the flesh", in the Old Port of Montréal... Splendid little machine... Encore une fois, bonne chance!!
You have already identified the way forward, always remembering the least expensive Brompton is the heaviest and vice versa. The Brompton folding bicycle is waiting for you. Merci pour votre gentillesse.
On a serious note In the past I have suffered similarly when doing lots of Audax rides. My solution was the best padded shorts I could afford together with liberal applications of Rapha chamois cream and take it with you on the ride. I’ve been ok for many years now.
Not sure if this has been mentioned already. To reduce your gear ratio you can put a smaller chain ring on your Brompton. You probably have a 50 tooth, you can go down to a 44 or even a 39.
There were lots of chain ring and sprocket changing comments David, but I am always thrilled when someone is kind enough to take the time and offer kind advice. Thank you.
Best of luck to you for a speedy recovery, David. Bon rétablissement ! (I'm a keen cyclist too, however thankfully I haven't suffered any problems on my "seat" as yet.)
Your commentary in the beginning had me laughing. But the beauty of this video and its music soothed me and put a tear in my eye. Take care of yourself David! Love the red.
How peaceful and pleasant. Would have been something to see in its heyday, but well loved and time worn, all that history…. Makes one think many thoughts…. Lovely
@@davidsbrompton-1947 luv u too, I really enjoy you videos, you’re eye for beauty is spot on. They really inspire me to think and each time I go someplace good. Art, architecture, and fine antiquities and opera. My kinda beautiful…. p.s. I wasn’t going to comment on your private bits, but, I’m sorry your going through that and you might try some padded bike pants for a time until you’re well, a lot of cyclists swear by them. Get well soon
Bummer, love that it won’t hold you back from your new joy, the Brompton. Your photography is really enjoyable and the music adds a lot. Thanks for sharing, the good and the …. Fortunately I have not had your misfortune,but I did set aside the bike saddle that came with my new brompton last year. What a difference in comfort. The replacement was from my old bike with a gel cover.
Hello Frank, I'm beginning to think I'll need Gel filled shorts and a gel saddle cover. If I go around looking like one of the Kardashian girls, so be it. Thank you for a lovely comment.
I just loved your straight dead pan delivery at the start. France is totally stunning having been riding around the Perpignan area and the pays Catalan for the past 10 weeks. My wife and I visited some friends up near Bergerac about a month ago passing through Agen on the way. The old villages of the Dordogne are beautiful and I just love that the residents have colourful flower baskets and plantings outside their homes. Try a Brooks saddle. We wish you a speedy recovery.
Thank you John for your best wishes and lovely comment. I'm already on the Brooks (recently) Delighted your share the same appreciation of France and her beauty.
In its early days the bicycle was known as 'the horse that eats no hay'. The point being, I think, that it was less expensive than keeping a horse. I endorse the best wishes for a speedy recovery.
@@davidsbrompton-1947 Your videos reach me deeply and on different levels. I have had my Brompton for 10 years and use it almost every day. Now that half a century is over, from time to time I start to think about life and when I watch your videos, I also find myself there with you. The landscape may be different, but the feeling is the same. All the best!
David, I also have an abscess on my coccyx (I believe it's called pilonidal cyst) that I still haven't checked out with my doctor. I've been delaying getting this checked out because I need to be able to sit down for work, but I have to take care of it eventually. If we think about it, it makes sense: that whole area is under pressure while we cycle, even if we use ergonomic saddles and whatnot. Thousands of soldiers got them at the WWII due to the amount of hours they spent sitting, so much so that they called it "Jeep bottom". At the end of the day, I think some people get it and some don't.
Thank you Andre, mine was painful and I was whipped in straight away. I am now waiting for results to hopefully find out there is nothing more sinister going on ! Happy Days, all I wanted was a bloody bike and a bit of fun.
Hi David, Getting an abscess is not terribly uncommon. Among ocean sailors it’s known as “Spotty bottom”. Normally they tend to disappear all by themselves after some time of rest. The use of cycling bibs or cycling shorts with padding and some chammy cream can also help you out. Most important is your saddle contact. Your “sitbones” should be the only contact points as to relieve pressure from all soft tissue, which can cause discomfort. There are loads of youtube clips on the subject. It works, I’ve ridden 300 km races on my road bike without any discomfort although I’ve had some issues with abscesses on occasions. Happy to see you on the bike again. Keep up the good work 👍🏻😎 Peter
Thank you for all this info Peter and encouraging comment. I would have understood were it a surface thing like a boil or septic spot, but this was deep under the skin, so biopsies and all manner of tests are ongoing. I am looking forward to doing some ‘serious’ cycling soon with the accent on the bike rather than camera and associated toys.
Hi David, I enjoy your videos, thank you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I am interested in the technology you use, eg type of camera and how is it mounted?
Hello Jim. A couple of others have asked about how and what I use, so I promise a video will be coming soon. I am flattered folks are interested as it's actually very easy. Thank you for your support
Hi David. Could not resist sending you a congratultions on hitting a 1000 subscribers.....I told you so!!! 11 days ago you had 800 odd...look at you now and you have not even posted a video for a couple of weeks and your subs are still increasing!!! Hope your not to hot where you are. Best Wishes, Peter, Joy & Daniel. Liverpool, Blighty!!!
You know I was tempted to contact you and say 'We Did It' because your prediction was spot on and I thought No it won't happen. No one is more surprised than me ! I thank you once more Peter, joy, and Daniel for having faith in the channels ability. I'm putting something together to celebrate the mile stone but wanted to wait incase a couple unsubscribed and I would have egg on my face. But now it's 110 so I better get on with it !
Hi David. Wow that was a quick reply!!! Have a little faith in yourself my friend! Quite understand your typically British reservations!!! but enjoy the journey!!! As the old saying goes Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained. Regarding the heat, no worries! Mad dogs and Englishmen...You get the drift!!! Ha Ha! Seriously though keep chugging the Evian!! Have a great day. Regards, Peter,Joy & Daniel
Hi David. Really enjoyed your latest video. Respectfully you are 3 months into your You Tube journey and you have nearly 1000 subscribers!! I fear it maybe not to long before you will have so many comments that you will be unable to reply to everyone. I predict that within a couple of years you will have 10s of 1000's of subscribers. Like many who watch youtube (your self included) you can almost predict who is going to be a future star...some have it and some don't. Take it from me you have it! Your personality,commentry and photography are spot on! Keep up with your content! Really looking forward to your next video. By the way you could single handely be responsible for an exodus of British expats moving to France!!!! It would be nice if you could give us all a little bit of a back story behind how you ended up in France and why you decided to buy a Brompton . It seems slightly ironic to see you riding something so quinessentialy British through the cobbled streets of France. It would be a fare obsevation that some of your French neighbours seeing you riding your Brompton would consider you rather eccentric! (This is ment to be a compiment) Keep it up! If there is one trait that really is quintessentially English it is our eccentricity, Thanks for keeping the flag flying! With very best wishes, Peter & Joy (Liverpool)
Your wonderful comment arrived at just the right moment Peter. I won't deny I watch the subscriber numbers with fascination. I had NO idea my ramblings and mutterings would attract one hundred let alone where we are today. BUT two people unsubscribed when this video dropped and I thought "That's it, you've gone too far mentioning the whole of your body ! It's in bad taste". Yet two more luvs have signed up to take their place, so the boat has steadied. If we do sail on, I will pad out the channel with some background detail. I won't have a choice, how much can one man ring out of his loved bike ? Peter and Joy from Liverpool, you are SO appreciated.
Good to see you back , part of my mind wanted to say good to see you backside but I thought that’s just stupid , good job I never wrote that , can you imagine people would probably give me a kick up the arse , bloody good job I never wrote abscess make the heart grow Fonda , that would certainly get their backside up, I mean backs up, serious note have you ever done any pelvic exercises ? Men as they get older need to do them and would help in that area, you can do it on the bike as you are riding.
A very comfortable double-sprung saddle is the all-leather Brooks Flyer, which has a cut out section in the centre- top. Quite weighty item, but I fitted one to an Airnimal Joey folding bike for a pal to try (he has replacement knees, and limited mobility ... found the saddle added to the comfort of the rigid suspension bike, but still not enough to ride safely again). The leather is quite thick and stiff to begin with, as with all Brooks saddles. I think they also do an even more heavily sprung saddle. Not sure any of these will help, depends on what is causing the problem I guess. Another option is a Moulton, which I think are the ultimate in comfortable ride (adjustable front and rear suspension, and break down to between 2 and 5 sections for transport in sleeves ... not a folding bike as such, but really a great additional small wheeled bike with space frame, for longer rides. most dealers offer test rides as does the manufacturer in the UK (where they last for about half an hour plus a tour of the "old-fashioned" factory. Anyway, just some thoughts.
Thank you so much for all this thoughtful information Peter 🤓 But when you see anything on my channel, I want you to think "Starving Pensioner" ... Your input has been greatly appreciated
Hello David, Sorry to hear you've been on the sick list but great to see you are back out and about on the bike. There used to be a condition called "Stayer Disease" within the cycling world which relates to the problems you have had... Modern day cycling shorts do help and you can wear something over the top of them if you prefer. If you bath rather than shower another thing to do is add 1/2 capful of Dettol in the bath water which helps if you've had an chafing, don't worry there is no smell afterwards. Generally the more you ride the bike the more your undercarriage toughens up. See you next time. Take care. Paul,,
Thank you for these pearls of wisdom Paul. Having been in France for 26 years the name Dettol conjured memories. I haven't had a bath in years, sacrificing the tub for space, in my little wooden hut called home.
You could try tilting your saddle up or down. Then reposition forward or aft a bit. Sit on the saddle,ride along and feel how your butt feels. On a new bike I can spend 3 days cycling to get it just right. The tiny mechanical adjustments then cause my back to ache. But it all works out
Thanks for these tips John, I hope to be doing a lot more with the bike once I'm certified healed and will certainly give some thought to your adjustments.
Ha Ha … I never correct people who are kind enough to leave a comment hamalot, but the surgeon who sat on my bed is a MAN. The French are tactile. However, if you wanna see a cute nurse, go to my latest video and plough through to where I’m being injected and I will show you ‘’cute’’
Hey David. Long distances cyclist often have or can potentially have abscesses like yours. I know that you cycle long distances (at least yet), but you are very thin, so maybe the Brompton played a part on your ordeal. The good news is that there are several ways to prevent that. My advice would be to speak with the doctor and see what they say.
As a 75 years old Danish Brompton owner (A 2019 flame painted SuperlightM6LXBrompton) I have just ordered a printed saddle for test. I also have a Selle san Marco Royal, on my one black titanium seat post, as a former racing bike owner, I do like and appreciate a hard racing saddle! Soft sadles sucks! Besides those I for now just use the ordinary, "Superlight" sadle which came with the bike. As a "bike" a Brompton is an awful and hard rolling invention, on the small wheels!! Finn. Denmark
My Dear Carl, I enjoyed your comment and for the FIRST time in my short career as a Brompton RUclipsr I am going to openly disagree with you. WHAT IS IT WITH YOU SCANDINAVIANS ??? You are not the first Dane Brompton owner to critic the Wonderful World Class, English invention. You are comparing Apples with Oranges. As an "Former racing bike owner" I respectfully suggest ... YOU WAKE UP !
@@davidsbrompton-1947 I hated the small wheels when they arrived in the seventies, also on non purpose and not folding bikes (A Bromptons only reason to be made)! And they do roll much less easy and with a higher resistance than larger ones (This is a Scientific fact!)! There is a reason why MTBs are now 29". You may do on a Brompton, what other bikes do, but it takes a lot more, wasted effort to do it!!! And as now 75 I sold my 6,8 kilo racing bike to my much younger neighbor years ago. I then bought a Brompton for travels to the, also in "the wrong side" driving Malta (Where Danes own a part, made and built into a fine vacation area from former English Barracks), but my dear wife disagrees when I wanted to bring it in my solid German, B&W box for the purpose! So I sadly never managed to do it. It would have been perfect for the small Island/State to be able to reach further out.
@@davidsbrompton-1947 A racing bike is for a totally different purpose, like riding fast on open roads. But a saddle is a saddle anyway and must fit its purpose. And even though my Superlight is now down to 9,35 kilo (with mudguards) after expensive modifications, it is still a horrible, hard rolling bike, if not needing the fold! 😄
@@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 Hung by your own petard ! You NEED a 'Folding Bike' yet won't stop comparing it with something from your memories. You have the bad grace to come on here (Clearly a Brompton FAN BOY Channel) and call the bike "HORRIBLE" You should be Horse Whipped Sir !
Hi David I knew someone that got an abscess around his anus area, think his doctor said it wasn't necessarily down to cycling, I do remember it took quite a while to heal up he said although I suppose it depends how big the abscess is, speedy recovery though chuck xx
There is reason that people who spend a lot of time on the bike wear lycra. I know we get a lot of abuse but I for one couldn't care less. We wear lycra with built in padding as it makes complete and utter sense for the bum. Investigate and do yourself a favour, there are shorts out there that will make your riding so much more pleasurable that WORK for the bum and balls and that region in general. When I ride even for a shopping run I wear lycra shorts, when I park to go shopping I slip on a light pair of shorts over the lycra so I don't cause anyone to faint or complain. While on the bike do you really care what people think, especially at your age?
Thank you Larry for this frank view about lycra and it's benefits. If and when I get round to putting some serious miles on my Brompton I will certainly take your advice to heart. I hope you will come back again with more 'Direct' comments.
@@davidsbrompton-1947 For your sake do consider it....all it takes is a km ride with chaffing and you will get your saddle sores back again, once one becomes prone to infection it can be become a regular visitor unfortunately.
Life is so much more beautiful when we understand how fragile life is and dependant we are on the blessings of the Lord.
You are so funny 🤣 thanks for posting . Hope you feel better soon .
Thank you Carmel for having the warmth to post a nice comment
Love your photography and music. Most of all I laugh at your delightful humor! I have been watching you from start , but first time commenting. Keep videos coming please!
Dear Berenice, your 'first' comment means a lot to me. I had to look up your name. "Egyptian Queen" so I am more than honoured.
Hello David's, thanks for this beautiful walk and this beautiful melody, I enjoyed it a lot, I'll keep watching your videos when you publish them, regards and that everything goes well for you 😊✨💫👍
Thank you for another very supportive comment Mithu. You are much appreciated
David, sorry to hear your wealth problem, take it easy. I hope to see you soon riding again. I wish you the best.
Best regards from Madrid
I send my fondest best wishes back to Madrid and Brompton MAD
A speedy recovery Sir, that sounds excruciatingly painful 😬 lovely images and video footage! 👍
Thank you yet again Philip for another kind comment, greatly appreciated
Lovely village! Glad you're able to get back on the bike after a relatively short time, and were able to have a nice trip. Cheers to your good health!
Yes, I was fortunate, or foolish to go out after a relatively short period, but no plain and I needed to lift my spirits after a miserable time James.
David, get well soon. That was a nice ride through a beautiful French village accompanied by wonderful music. As for your question about getting an abscess you have meanwhile received a lot of comments and recommendations so I will not add more to it. I have been cycling a lot and never had any probems, nor have I heard of anyone in my group. However, apparently we are all different and some people seem to attract negative effects of what they do. Having said that I find it hard to believe that one gets an abscess unless he does excessive cycling, horse riding or even sitting. To be sure you might consider to consult a bike fitting expert and just apply some common sense to what you are doing. In the end, the sense of life is enjoying it. Keep on cycling and showing us more Brompton content from France!
Guten Morgen Axel, I am progressing through the medical system and so far the consensus is my problem has nothing to do with my Brompton ! Thank you for your thoughts and participation
My best wishes for a speedy recovery. I live on a 3rd floor and am starting to find it difficult going up and down stairs with my full size bike... Over the past few months I've watched tons of articles and videos about Bromptons, but surprisingly, I saw one for the first time today "in the flesh", in the Old Port of Montréal... Splendid little machine... Encore une fois, bonne chance!!
You have already identified the way forward, always remembering the least expensive Brompton is the heaviest and vice versa. The Brompton folding bicycle is waiting for you. Merci pour votre gentillesse.
All the best ! Lovely video again David ❤
Always kind Monique, so appreciated
Lovely video. You know what they say David, abscess makes the heart grow fonder!😂
On a serious note In the past I have suffered similarly when doing lots of Audax rides. My solution was the best padded shorts I could afford together with liberal applications of Rapha chamois cream and take it with you on the ride. I’ve been ok for many years now.
brilliant !
This was genuinely funny and somehow unexpected from you
All the best David hope you have a speedy recovery lovely vid and music.. this time will pass and you’ll be back to full fitness soon my friend 😃👍🚴🏻
Thank you Pete, your optimisme is valuable
Not sure if this has been mentioned already.
To reduce your gear ratio you can put a smaller chain ring on your Brompton.
You probably have a 50 tooth, you can go down to a 44 or even a 39.
There were lots of chain ring and sprocket changing comments David, but I am always thrilled when someone is kind enough to take the time and offer kind advice. Thank you.
Best of luck to you for a speedy recovery, David. Bon rétablissement ! (I'm a keen cyclist too, however thankfully I haven't suffered any problems on my "seat" as yet.)
Kind of you to leave a comment Captain T. I wish you years and miles of trouble free cycling
Your commentary in the beginning had me laughing. But the beauty of this video and its music soothed me and put a tear in my eye. Take care of yourself David! Love the red.
The intro was supposed to be 'tragic/funny' so we are on the same page again Doug. Thanks for the support once more
Sorry to hear about your bottom. The ride was charming, thank you.
Thank YOU Heidi for leaving a lovely comment
How peaceful and pleasant. Would have been something to see in its heyday, but well loved and time worn, all that history….
Makes one think many thoughts….
Lovely
Love you Norma,
@@davidsbrompton-1947 luv u too, I really enjoy you videos, you’re eye for beauty is spot on. They really inspire me to think and each time I go someplace good. Art, architecture, and fine antiquities and opera. My kinda beautiful….
p.s. I wasn’t going to comment on your private bits, but, I’m sorry your going through that and you might try some padded bike pants for a time until you’re well, a lot of cyclists swear by them. Get well soon
Bummer, love that it won’t hold you back from your new joy, the Brompton. Your photography is really enjoyable and the music adds a lot. Thanks for sharing, the good and the …. Fortunately I have not had your misfortune,but I did set aside the bike saddle that came with my new brompton last year. What a difference in comfort. The replacement was from my old bike with a gel cover.
Hello Frank, I'm beginning to think I'll need Gel filled shorts and a gel saddle cover. If I go around looking like one of the Kardashian girls, so be it. Thank you for a lovely comment.
I just loved your straight dead pan delivery at the start. France is totally stunning having been riding around the Perpignan area and the pays Catalan for the past 10 weeks. My wife and I visited some friends up near Bergerac about a month ago passing through Agen on the way. The old villages of the Dordogne are beautiful and I just love that the residents have colourful flower baskets and plantings outside their homes. Try a Brooks saddle. We wish you a speedy recovery.
Thank you John for your best wishes and lovely comment. I'm already on the Brooks (recently) Delighted your share the same appreciation of France and her beauty.
Great to hear you're back on the 'horse' so to speak and my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Here we are again, dependable James and another kind, fun comment. Thank you
In its early days the bicycle was known as 'the horse that eats no hay'. The point being, I think, that it was less expensive than keeping a horse. I endorse the best wishes for a speedy recovery.
@@kmccarthy1842 I had not heard that one before, thank you for comment and kind best wishes
All the best David, a speedy recovery and keep pedaling. You're an inspiration.
Bless you for speaking my language and being so kind to leave me lovely comments
@@davidsbrompton-1947 Your videos reach me deeply and on different levels.
I have had my Brompton for 10 years and use it almost every day.
Now that half a century is over, from time to time I start to think about life and when I watch your videos, I also find myself there with you. The landscape may be different, but the feeling is the same. All the best!
@@EntropiaOrganizada I'm so pleased we met, if only virtually. (meaningful and touching)
I opted for the Brookes saddle, it’s been great and I’ve had years of use out of it.
I also switched to Brooks, but only very recently. Thanks for leaving a comment ‘ASM’
David, I also have an abscess on my coccyx (I believe it's called pilonidal cyst) that I still haven't checked out with my doctor. I've been delaying getting this checked out because I need to be able to sit down for work, but I have to take care of it eventually. If we think about it, it makes sense: that whole area is under pressure while we cycle, even if we use ergonomic saddles and whatnot. Thousands of soldiers got them at the WWII due to the amount of hours they spent sitting, so much so that they called it "Jeep bottom". At the end of the day, I think some people get it and some don't.
Thank you Andre, mine was painful and I was whipped in straight away. I am now waiting for results to hopefully find out there is nothing more sinister going on ! Happy Days, all I wanted was a bloody bike and a bit of fun.
Great video David and best of luck with your bottom. No more bum fun for a while!
You are a wicked bugger Julian "But I like you"
Hi David,
Getting an abscess is not terribly uncommon.
Among ocean sailors it’s known as “Spotty bottom”.
Normally they tend to disappear all by themselves after some time of rest.
The use of cycling bibs or cycling shorts with padding and some chammy cream can also help you out.
Most important is your saddle contact.
Your “sitbones” should be the only contact points as to relieve pressure from all soft tissue, which can cause discomfort.
There are loads of youtube clips on the subject.
It works, I’ve ridden 300 km races on my road bike without any discomfort although I’ve had some issues with abscesses on occasions.
Happy to see you on the bike again.
Keep up the good work 👍🏻😎
Peter
Thank you for all this info Peter and encouraging comment. I would have understood were it a surface thing like a boil or septic spot, but this was deep under the skin, so biopsies and all manner of tests are ongoing. I am looking forward to doing some ‘serious’ cycling soon with the accent on the bike rather than camera and associated toys.
Hi David, I enjoy your videos, thank you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I am interested in the technology you use, eg type of camera and how is it mounted?
Hello Jim. A couple of others have asked about how and what I use, so I promise a video will be coming soon. I am flattered folks are interested as it's actually very easy. Thank you for your support
Hi David. Could not resist sending you a congratultions on hitting a 1000 subscribers.....I told you so!!!
11 days ago you had 800 odd...look at you now and you have not even posted a video for a couple of weeks and your subs are still increasing!!!
Hope your not to hot where you are.
Best Wishes,
Peter, Joy & Daniel.
Liverpool, Blighty!!!
You know I was tempted to contact you and say 'We Did It' because your prediction was spot on and I thought No it won't happen. No one is more surprised than me ! I thank you once more Peter, joy, and Daniel for having faith in the channels ability. I'm putting something together to celebrate the mile stone but wanted to wait incase a couple unsubscribed and I would have egg on my face. But now it's 110 so I better get on with it !
Sorry ... 1,010
Hi David. Wow that was a quick reply!!!
Have a little faith in yourself my friend!
Quite understand your typically British reservations!!! but enjoy the journey!!!
As the old saying goes Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained.
Regarding the heat, no worries! Mad dogs and Englishmen...You get the drift!!! Ha Ha! Seriously though keep chugging the Evian!!
Have a great day.
Regards,
Peter,Joy & Daniel
Hi David. Really enjoyed your latest video. Respectfully you are 3 months into your You Tube journey and you have nearly 1000 subscribers!! I fear it maybe not to long before you will have so many comments that you will be unable to reply to everyone. I predict that within a couple of years you will have 10s of 1000's of subscribers. Like many who watch youtube (your self included) you can almost predict who is going to be a future star...some have it and some don't. Take it from me you have it! Your personality,commentry and photography are spot on! Keep up with your content! Really looking forward to your next video. By the way you could single handely be responsible for an exodus of British expats moving to France!!!!
It would be nice if you could give us all a little bit of a back story behind how you ended up in France and why you decided to buy a Brompton . It seems slightly ironic to see you riding something so quinessentialy British through the cobbled streets of France. It would be a fare obsevation that some of your French neighbours seeing you riding your Brompton would consider you rather eccentric! (This is ment to be a compiment)
Keep it up! If there is one trait that really is quintessentially English it is our eccentricity, Thanks for keeping the flag flying!
With very best wishes,
Peter & Joy (Liverpool)
Your wonderful comment arrived at just the right moment Peter. I won't deny I watch the subscriber numbers with fascination. I had NO idea my ramblings and mutterings would attract one hundred let alone where we are today. BUT two people unsubscribed when this video dropped and I thought "That's it, you've gone too far mentioning the whole of your body ! It's in bad taste". Yet two more luvs have signed up to take their place, so the boat has steadied. If we do sail on, I will pad out the channel with some background detail. I won't have a choice, how much can one man ring out of his loved bike ?
Peter and Joy from Liverpool, you are SO appreciated.
Good to see you back , part of my mind wanted to say good to see you backside but I thought that’s just stupid , good job I never wrote that , can you imagine people would probably give me a kick up the arse , bloody good job I never wrote abscess make the heart grow Fonda , that would certainly get their backside up, I mean backs up, serious note have you ever done any pelvic exercises ? Men as they get older need to do them and would help in that area, you can do it on the bike as you are riding.
A very comfortable double-sprung saddle is the all-leather Brooks Flyer, which has a cut out section in the centre- top. Quite weighty item, but I fitted one to an Airnimal Joey folding bike for a pal to try (he has replacement knees, and limited mobility ... found the saddle added to the comfort of the rigid suspension bike, but still not enough to ride safely again). The leather is quite thick and stiff to begin with, as with all Brooks saddles. I think they also do an even more heavily sprung saddle. Not sure any of these will help, depends on what is causing the problem I guess. Another option is a Moulton, which I think are the ultimate in comfortable ride (adjustable front and rear suspension, and break down to between 2 and 5 sections for transport in sleeves ... not a folding bike as such, but really a great additional small wheeled bike with space frame, for longer rides. most dealers offer test rides as does the manufacturer in the UK (where they last for about half an hour plus a tour of the "old-fashioned" factory. Anyway, just some thoughts.
Thank you so much for all this thoughtful information Peter 🤓 But when you see anything on my channel, I want you to think "Starving Pensioner" ... Your input has been greatly appreciated
Hello David,
Sorry to hear you've been on the sick list but great to see you are back out and about on the bike. There used to be a condition called "Stayer Disease" within the cycling world which relates to the problems you have had... Modern day cycling shorts do help and you can wear something over the top of them if you prefer. If you bath rather than shower another thing to do is add 1/2 capful of Dettol in the bath water which helps if you've had an chafing, don't worry there is no smell afterwards. Generally the more you ride the bike the more your undercarriage toughens up. See you next time.
Take care.
Paul,,
Thank you for these pearls of wisdom Paul. Having been in France for 26 years the name Dettol conjured memories. I haven't had a bath in years, sacrificing the tub for space, in my little wooden hut called home.
You could try tilting your saddle up or down. Then reposition forward or aft a bit. Sit on the saddle,ride along and feel how your butt feels. On a new bike I can spend 3 days cycling to get it just right. The tiny mechanical adjustments then cause my back to ache. But it all works out
Thanks for these tips John, I hope to be doing a lot more with the bike once I'm certified healed and will certainly give some thought to your adjustments.
David you need Assos Chamois Cream. Must be applied before you ride
Just Googled this cream Martin. Looks like a must have. Very kind of you to inform me
Just discovered your channel 😂. Was the nurse cute at least ??
Ha Ha … I never correct people who are kind enough to leave a comment hamalot, but the surgeon who sat on my bed is a MAN. The French are tactile. However, if you wanna see a cute nurse, go to my latest video and plough through to where I’m being injected and I will show you ‘’cute’’
@@davidsbrompton-1947 just saw the video. You weren’t kidding 👍cheers from Canada. FYI, I have a 6 speed brompton myself.
Hey David. Long distances cyclist often have or can potentially have abscesses like yours. I know that you cycle long distances (at least yet), but you are very thin, so maybe the Brompton played a part on your ordeal. The good news is that there are several ways to prevent that. My advice would be to speak with the doctor and see what they say.
Thank you Ana, I have consultations to come, hopefully with advice and conclusions.
As a 75 years old Danish Brompton owner (A 2019 flame painted SuperlightM6LXBrompton) I have just ordered a printed saddle for test. I also have a Selle san Marco Royal, on my one black titanium seat post, as a former racing bike owner, I do like and appreciate a hard racing saddle! Soft sadles sucks!
Besides those I for now just use the ordinary, "Superlight" sadle which came with the bike. As a "bike" a Brompton is an awful and hard rolling invention, on the small wheels!! Finn. Denmark
My Dear Carl, I enjoyed your comment and for the FIRST time in my short career as a Brompton RUclipsr I am going to openly disagree with you.
WHAT IS IT WITH YOU SCANDINAVIANS ???
You are not the first Dane Brompton owner to critic the Wonderful World Class,
English invention.
You are comparing Apples with Oranges.
As an "Former racing bike owner" I respectfully suggest ...
YOU WAKE UP !
@@davidsbrompton-1947 I hated the small wheels when they arrived in the seventies, also on non purpose and not folding bikes (A Bromptons only reason to be made)! And they do roll much less easy and with a higher resistance than larger ones (This is a Scientific fact!)! There is a reason why MTBs are now 29".
You may do on a Brompton, what other bikes do, but it takes a lot more, wasted effort to do it!!!
And as now 75 I sold my 6,8 kilo racing bike to my much younger neighbor years ago.
I then bought a Brompton for travels to the, also in "the wrong side" driving Malta (Where Danes own a part, made and built into a fine vacation area from former English Barracks), but my dear wife disagrees when I wanted to bring it in my solid German, B&W box for the purpose! So I sadly never managed to do it.
It would have been perfect for the small Island/State to be able to reach further out.
@@davidsbrompton-1947 A racing bike is for a totally different purpose, like riding fast on open roads. But a saddle is a saddle anyway and must fit its purpose. And even though my Superlight is now down to 9,35 kilo (with mudguards) after expensive modifications, it is still a horrible, hard rolling bike, if not needing the fold! 😄
@@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 Hung by your own petard ! You NEED a 'Folding Bike' yet won't stop comparing it with something from your memories. You have the bad grace to come on here (Clearly a Brompton FAN BOY Channel) and call the bike "HORRIBLE" You should be Horse Whipped Sir !
Hi David I knew someone that got an abscess around his anus area, think his doctor said it wasn't necessarily down to cycling, I do remember it took quite a while to heal up he said although I suppose it depends how big the abscess is, speedy recovery though chuck xx
Kind of you to share this Chuck, thank you
There is reason that people who spend a lot of time on the bike wear lycra. I know we get a lot of abuse but I for one couldn't care less. We wear lycra with built in padding as it makes complete and utter sense for the bum. Investigate and do yourself a favour, there are shorts out there that will make your riding so much more pleasurable that WORK for the bum and balls and that region in general. When I ride even for a shopping run I wear lycra shorts, when I park to go shopping I slip on a light pair of shorts over the lycra so I don't cause anyone to faint or complain. While on the bike do you really care what people think, especially at your age?
Thank you Larry for this frank view about lycra and it's benefits. If and when I get round to putting some serious miles on my Brompton I will certainly take your advice to heart. I hope you will come back again with more 'Direct' comments.
@@davidsbrompton-1947 For your sake do consider it....all it takes is a km ride with chaffing and you will get your saddle sores back again, once one becomes prone to infection it can be become a regular visitor unfortunately.