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CycGeist
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 31 ส.ค. 2012
To share the joy of cycling with you and discuss ideas and trends. Starting in Nov. 2024
On Fire for a Tire - Combining Brompton and Train for Little (Shopping) Trips
This little adventure made me appreciate the convenience of the Brompton even more: It can be combined with the local train to get to remote places around a big city while avoiding to pay the bicycle fare for normal bicycles.
I used this convenience to get some new tires for one of my other bikes. Somebody put them for sale brand-new but for half of the price, because this person had bought them but ended up not needing them anymore.
Why "on fire"? Because I ended up noticing that the local train only goes every hour.. So I had to be quick and on time to avoid waiting a full hour in the cold.
I used this convenience to get some new tires for one of my other bikes. Somebody put them for sale brand-new but for half of the price, because this person had bought them but ended up not needing them anymore.
Why "on fire"? Because I ended up noticing that the local train only goes every hour.. So I had to be quick and on time to avoid waiting a full hour in the cold.
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The Less Is More Bicycle - an Idea and a Ride
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Fancy or common, cheap or expensive, new or old - doesn't matter. Most important is that you enjoy your bike. But still, I feel like sometimes less is more. What do you think? And in the end I want to say that probably I got really lucky, catching a unique custom vintage bike like this, that was put together in such a lovely way. But it had been online for quite some time... By the way, I just ...
My Daily Commute on a Brompton - Fog Edition
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I split my work way between local train and bike. This gives me the possibility to have some exercise and fresh air. At the same time I can avoid the mostly crammed subway. A bonus is the beauty of the area I am passing on my Brompton. That's why today I want to share some impressions of it on a foggy day in October. Sorry for the voice-over quality that sounds like I am talking through a can t...
What a beautiful commute! Already subscribed to the channel! Can’t wait to see more ❤
What mount do you use for your Garmin? Is that just a rubber band that's holding on to the bars?
@@alvinukchannel1209 It is a Sigma cycling computer. Its mount is held by cable ties.
Love your videos - hope there’s many more to come! 🙂 I also live in Munich and am in the market for my first Brompton so I have two questions if you don’t mind: 1. are you happy with your Schwalbe Marathon Racers Tanwall? Any punctures yet? 2. How are you handling the weight of the CLine? Wound the PLine have been an option for you too?
Thank you so much!! I am planning some more, yes 😉 No punctures so far on the tanwall Racers (after around 800km). I am happy with them, but can’t compare them to other Brompton tires. What I have to say is that I got them in some very good deal and maybe wouldn‘t have bought them otherwise. I feel like some Brompton tires are really expensive, especially given how (not) much rubber you get for your money 😄 Regarding the weight, I would recommend trying to carry a bag with enough water bottles inside around to familiarize yourself with the weight. For me C-Line is okay to carry around for 1-3 min, then it becomes really heavy. I also really recommend the rack because of the additional two little rear wheels for pulling it behind me. Hope that helps.
What a beautiful ride. I only get to commute in the city among the cars and busses. This looks like paradise to me!
I also take my Brompton to Munich ! I will be there next week. Maybe I will see you !
Nice, do you use it for getting around during a trip?
@@cycgeist Exactly, yes. I will do my usual trip by ICE from Berlin, and use the Brompton around Munich to my company's office, the client's office, and maybe some rides for enjoyment 🙂
What an awesome, chill video. We get lots of fog in Central California too. I don’t ride here after daylight savings time because I don’t trust the crazy drivers a night. Your commute however seems so peaceful. Thanks for sharing!
@@BenContreras Thank you! I see, I would not do that either. To me it makes such a difference if I can enjoy the ride rather alone, separated from (car) drivers. So much more risk directly on the streets or on narrow sidewalks with lots of pedestrians and narrow bike lanes.
The video was so enjoyable, thank you for sharing. An easy watch with a lot of beautiful countryside. A treat.
@@taber247 That is so nice to hear and motivates me to produce more videos, thank you! 🤩
commuting to work by car: road rage, stress, fumes and noise commuting to work by bike: chill, cozy, healthy
Nice video, keep making this kind of commuting video!👍
@@jorgeperazza7019 Thank you very much! 😃 That is the plan.
awesome video i love chill bike rides like this ^_^
Nice video I'm retired now but remember when I had a 5-30 am Start at work and I cycled in it really set me up for the day . your English is very good I myself have a Brompton A line .
@@keithdainton6043 Thank you. Wow 5:30 is early, my respect that you used to cycle to work despite that.
I agree with the less is more/simplicity concept. For most rides at the moment I take my Brompton, but if I need to leave a bike somewhere where I don't want to worry about it I have my old mountain bike that I have owned for over 30 years. It is heavy and has nearly all of its original components. It is simple and robust and does exactly what I need it to do as a simple commuter bike That is another nice looking ride!
@@fishbert17 Wow, it is so nice to hear that you have had this bike for such a long time. What a trusty companion! And thank you. :)
I recently got my first Brompton and have fallen in love with it. Your commute looks very beautiful and I totally appreciate why you would want that instead of sitting on a train. Thanks for sharing your commute!
Thank you so much 🥰 Enjoy your Brompton and I wish you always a safe ride!
Heeeeeyyyy!!!! Me too! 👊Congrats!!!!
Nice Video! My guess is that you like and perhaps are inspired by the videos of the Channel @Probably Riding ;)
@@kaymas123 10/10 ❤️🚲
I wonder about the great calm ride and maybe you wear a special chste belt for recording ?
Just my hand. Probably iPhone's "Action Mode" removed some shaking. I rode not too fast and very considerate to not drop the phone.
Well done with fine view. Which Version of the iPhone is used and did you keep noice cancelling on it ?
Thank you! iPhone 15 Pro was used. What do you mean by jeep anoice cancelling?
@@cycgeist sorry, i didn`take care of my autocorrect. Who made a keep to jeep
@@martinkiefer6733 ah okay, I did not use any noise cancelling. You can hear the original sound recorded by the iPhone itself. Later, I did the voice-over in a quiet room using the AirPods. Hope that answers your question. :)
What a beautiful commute to work. The ability to experience the countryside and nature, particularly after work must help to wind down. Good video 👍
@@martynlejeune5191 Indeed, it does. Thank you so much!