Chains & sprockets every 3000km, Tires & break pad every 5000km. 4000km/yr. So about 150€/yr with other small changes (I do maintenance myself). Not cheap, but compared to what my car costed me every year, this is nothing !
@@QNux Sounds about the same as I get in general as well. Think the rear hinge pin needs replacing soon as well on mine but like you said, huge savings vs. a car! 😀👍
@@QNux The purpose of a chain checker is to replace your stretched out chain before it destroys your cogs and chainring. If your sprockets require replacing with your chain every 3000 km, you need to lube your chain more and buy a chain checker. Cassette cogs should last for 2-5 chains.
I've had my Brompton for 7 or 8 years and have only had to replace the sprockets, both tyres (had been running marathon's and now running marathon plus...the marathons were excellent!) and handle grips until just recently. Otherwise regular checks and replacements of the chain (to make sure you don't wear your sprockets out) and a regular service are all you need. Brompton's are great bikes!
I go through lots of chains, sprockets, tires, handle bar grips. I have had mine for 1 1/2 years and have had the internal hub rebuilt the rear hinge pin replaced and the petals replaced. I haven’t added that up, but I bet it’s a lot.
Hi Brian. I think the hinge pin on mine might need looking at soon. A little bit of play at the moment but not too bad. How many miles/km’s do you get out of your tyres? You still on the marathons? These racers are at 5.5k km now so pretty good I thought for the size of them?
@@CycleEveryday I get about 3-4 k on regular marathon tires. I put marathon plus on recently so we will see how they do. I am much harder on my brommie than most…that’s why so much needs replacing on mine.
Surprised you spent so much! Mine is used most days but I didn’t replace chain and sprockets until year 7. Hinge clamps I think I did after 5 years. Most years maintenance means new tyres at about £40 - £45. As you say, though, the real benefits of using bike is the well being it brings!
Mine was second hand before I had it, so not sure how much it had been used before so need to take that into account. Have found that the chain on mine lasts about 3500km so interesting to hear that you are getting a bit more on it. Hoping to get a bit more out of the hinge clamps, but was three years old when I got it. 👍
Thank you for your meticulously precise mileage figures and costings breakdown, which ensured that your fortunate viewers got an accurate cost benefit analysis for the year. I'm delighted to have found your channel and to have subscribed to it, and I look forward to catching up on your archive.
Bromptons are subject to more wear & tear than other bikes, purely because of it's multi-modal nature. Taking the year before Covid on my old S6L, I spent £75 on a service, and that was it in terms of things I *needed* to do. However, I'm an inveterate tinkerer, and spent a lot on things it didn't need. I've now got an S6L-x Chpt3 and and M6L Electric, which will both remain stock and save me money as a result (that's man-maths right there)
That’s pretty good for a service as I guess that included any spares as well. Will be taking mine in for a check up soon on the bits I don’t want to do myself like the triangle which will need new pins soon I think. Easiest bike I have owned though to work on myself. That definitely keeps the cost down for me and prevents it waiting around at the bike shop as well 😀👍
@@CycleEveryday You just spread the Brompton love through your family. I got my first in 2010, followed by my second and third in 2016 and a fourth in 2018. Now, I just have my S6L, from 2016, having turned three family members into fellow Bromptoneers, by gifting them the others.
I don't travel that often (24km a week - 2x 6km journeys there and back since Covid) plus a few decent leisure journeys so still on the original brake pads and tyres (Marathons - not a single puncture so far) after 3 years. Think I've got another 3-6 months of both on my usage. Of course, I've pimped it up a bit but the only things I've actually needed to replace were the ezwheels and the front mudguard. My front bag is pretty much always heavily loaded so wheeling around the Brompton with the bag attached ended up buckling the rack wheels after a while . I've replaced them more sturdy ones and they've been fine since. I also cracked my front mudguard when folding it badly once. If I spent more than £50 on essentials over that 3 years I'd be surprised. All the other non-essentials on the other hand, I've probably spent over £500 (grips, saddle, firmer suspension, bags, more bags) and that doesn't include the Swytch kit I added to it. I've not needed to have it serviced other than the complimentary ones. I know my way around bikes generally anyway so I've done my own service tweaks so far.
The marathons are great on punctures. I have only had 2 x punctures on the Racers which over 5.5k km is pretty good I think so very happy with them. I have found the sam in terms of accessories. Spent a fair amount of "improvements" although not necessary for the bike though. I have found its very easy to work on like you said, so thats a really good way to save some money as well. Although I will be taking it in soon to have the hinge pin done at a bike shop, as I have seen from a few others that its a difficult one to do if it goes wrong! Thanks for the comment!😀👍
Great. V helpful. I use my Brompton all the time and although not quite the same distance, certainly several thousand km. I reckon I go through a set of tyres, two chains, two rear sprocket sets and a set of brake pads every year. Hinges have needed replacing every 3 years and the rim on a wheel after 5 years. Broadly in line with your estimate. Thanks
That’s good to know then! Interesting to hear that most of us seem to be getting them same amount of ware out of it. My Brompton was second hand so I think that’s why the hinge clamps needed doing. From what I heard they get about 6k miles out of them in general before needing to be changed. Thanks for the info though Jonathan! Very interesting and useful 😀👍
I've had my Brompton since 2019 I ride a couple of times a week, I've replaced nothing except upgrading certain components. I think the trick is regularly cleaning especially the chain.
Yeah I think the cleaning element is very important to keep things running smoothly. Ours gets a clean after every ride generally and think that has helped a lot 👍
I did a similar thing with my car - figuring out the actual cost per mile to drive it, aside from my fixed costs. In other words, my car just sitting outside parked, even if I only use my bike, costs me insurance, license fees, and general depreciation even if I never drive it. So what does it cost me to start it up and drive it, beyond my fixed cost? Here in the US, gas (petrol) costs me $0.20/mile, based on USD $5/gallon and 25mpg. I went through the maintenance schedule and looked up the service and parts prices and worked that out to $0.084/mile. That's oil changes, tires (tyres?), struts, shocks, brake service, everything needed up to 100K miles. So starting my car and driving it somewhere costs me about 28.4¢ per mile. A whole lot more than a bicycle!
You definitely saved some money, very informative and interesting, it gives me a bet idea what I’ll need to prepare, of course I no longer commute to work, I’m retired, but I’ll definitely be riding more, thank you 🙏 again and keep up the good work 👍👍
Interesting video. I too keep a record of my rides (Garmin) and costs but I only got my Brommie in January so don't have data for a full year yet. Consumables don't amount to much but maybe I'll do a video of my own come my Brommie's Birthday! I enjoy your channel - keep 'em coming!
Thanks! Most people use Strava for seeing how fast they are but I only really use it to record all of the different things that ware out. Not much chance of me beating any speed records 😂 Glad to hear you keep track too as well so at least that makes two of us 😀 Look forward to the video in the new year then! 👍
13 years old. not used everyday but used to do a 16 mile round commute in London most days for a couple of years. Two tyre at 5 years old. Just now replacing the tyres, chain, sprocket, brake pads at 13 years and 3 months. No main hinge pin play either. I'm 75kg.
Thank you! I just purchased a brompton and went on practice ride today. I was just surprised at how many things I had to purchase like accessories to make the bike work out for me better and provide some safety. I didn't even own a tire pump so that cost me $80.00USD. I'm not sure why I thought the hand tire pump would inflate up to 100psi....lol
@@CycleEveryday I purchased a Topeak Joe Blow sports pump, but it cost more because I had to buy it in Mexico. But they cost about $60 on Amazon in the US.
That will be the reason then! We have got a couple of track pumps which are great for pumping tyres up to higher pressure. It can be costly at first, but Brompton gear normally lasts quite a long time so shouldn’t need to buy anything again! Hope you are enjoying it!
It's probably that I live in an area with mild weather, but I've not really needed that much maintenance expenditure on *any* of my commuters... chain lube, saddle treatment every so often. I think the Brompton's weak spot is *tires* ... they go round more than larger ones, don't have so much tread, and boy, do they cost a lot!
Interesting you mention the tyres. These Racers have lasted surprisingly longer than I thought compared to the standard Brompton ones. Quite surprised to have gotten 5.5k km out of them, although will need changing soon I think. 👍
Nice! Thanks for the details :) I was expecting that the sprocket, chain and break pads would need replacement, but I did not understand the need to change the hinge clamps. Is that something common for Brompton ? Do they wear out and become loose or with play with time/use? I'm considering getting myself one for a while now and wanted to understand better the reason :) Thanks again!
No problem 👍 The nice clamps need to be replaced rarely. Overtime they can wear out, but they are relatively cheap and easy to fit on. I brought mine second hand so not sure how long they had been on or how much they had been used previously, but happy with the amount of mileage I got out of them. I think most people would never need to replace them. Glad to hear you are thinking of getting a Brompton. Definatley a great investment 😀
Is there any specific kind of grease, or even more specific like particula brands of grease? Or will any kind out of the DIY store do? I just bought a Brompton and want to keep it in good shape. What oils and greases do you recommend?
The best thing to do is go to a Bike Shop as oil and grease will be specific to bikes. Bike chain oil is not very expensive and will last a long time as you don't need to use much. Grease is what you would use for bearings such as in the wheel and stem and is thicker than oil. Again, I would suggest you go to a bike shop for this as well to make sure you are using the right type for a bike.
Decided that I'll be selling my Brompton in 2022 I was using it to commute to work but some rough patches and it can't handle the lumps and bumps and so scared of getting it stolen at work too.
That’s a shame. Confused about the worry of it being stolen though? Can’t you fold it up and put it somewhere safe? Don’t have too much of an issue with bumps where we are. Would worry more about a normal non folding bike and that getting stolen though 👍
Thanks! Yeah 7000km a fair old way in a year. Think it will be more next year as lockdown means back in work everyday so that will be interesting! 😅 I enjoyed your eazy wheel video the other day! 🙌 😀
A fair bit more and would depend on the bike shop. I only really go to the bike shop for things I can’t do myself very easily. But to go you some idea the bike shop would charge me around £10 labour for changing the bike pads 👍
Not sure if I hear correctly, but you said you travel 11 km into the city? Is that 11 each way or In total? I’m asking because I’ve always wanted a brompton, but now I work from home so I don’t drive as much, but I do have to make a 22 mile round trip to pick up my son everyday from his grandmothers house. I was contemplating getting a brompton and just doing that trip daily with a kids trailer. I’m in Texas so It would be a mostly rural trip by agricultural fields. I drive a Jeep Wrangler so I only get about 17 miles to the gallon. I figure I’d do my body good and save money on gas. I just don’t know if I’m up to the task and how long it would take me lol
Yes it’s 11 mile there and 11 mile back so 22 mile round trip each day. Easiest bike I have used for the commute. If the tracks are relatively good and smooth the Brompton should be good. If it’s bumpy roads though you might want a bike with larger wheels. I ride along the canal paths into the city no issues. Definitely can do it distance wise though 👍
@@CycleEveryday that’s great to know! The roads are all paved on the trip so I wouldn’t have any rough roads to take. It’s just the heat at the time of the day that I pick him up everyday at that worries me. It’s always about 98 degrees at the time of day lol. I might end up deciding to do this. I waste so much in gas.
I have saved a lot on fuel etc. takes a bit of time to get into it but once you keep going you wonder why you didn’t start earlier. Definitely worth trying. Will be interested to know how you get on! 👍
Surely the cost should be figured out per mile because the amount of use a bike gets over a year will vary a lot from one user to another, particularly when it comes to break pads, sprockets, chains etc
So I'm incredibly lazy. I rarely clean it, I don't fix my own punctures, I only take it in for a service once every 12 to 24 months and I'd estimate I pay... 10p per mile. That's over 5 and a half years. (Not including the original cost of the bike) If I had calculated that a day ago, it would be closer to 5p a mile. :D
I’ve had my brommy 17 years, never serviced… Had to replace pads and tyres.. that’s it. I need to do a full service at some point. But it’s so forgiving in terms of engineering tolerance, it just works… Compared to my road bike where any wear on the chain or cassette, and it throws a fit… New Bromptons are not built as well as the old. The quality is def worse
Yeah the standard Brompton’s are well built. Compared to other bikes I have owned where they have just fallen to bits after a few thousand km. just had my bottom bracket replaced this weekend which has done 10k km. Will be interesting to see how the new titanium Brompton’s compare on wear and tare. One of the reasons why I think I will wait to see before getting one for a while 👍
Thanks for your video very informative. I am considering purchasing a Brompton to give me incentive to exercise and become healthier. I am 64 no heart problems that I know :) not sure if I should get a Ebike or normal bike. I am looking at the C line. any guidance would be much appreciated. thank you
Think it depends on the hills in your area. I would probably go for an ebike as most people use them more often and still good exercise. But if you are planning on travelling a longer distance regularly might be worth getting a non ebike version as the range isn’t really high on Brompton’s. Either way though I am sure you will enjoy it. 😀👍
In terms of cleaning it, I mainly clean it with a damp cloth after each ride and a small amount of car wash detergent on the chain so over a year would only be a few pennies at most for the whole year. I use old toothbrushes to scrub the chain as well so cant really count those. I am still using the same bottle of oil I brought last year which cost £2.99 so it wouldn't make a huge difference but a very good point you have highlighted. 👍 Personally, I like to keep it clean after each ride, as I think its the best way to make the parts last longer but I do know some Brompton owners that are taking theirs to get washed often or buying special cleaning materials so that would put the cost up significantly so that would be worth factoring in, but for myself, would at most be an extra £2.50 maximum 🧽🧼🚲
Great Video, Very interesting to see how the Brompton survives a years use in the UK. Ive just managed to buy a Black Edition M6L so I'll report back in a year of cycling , haha. Can I ask what do use to record your Strava data, Cycle computer , watch , or phone ?
That would be interesting! Hope you enjoy your Brompton when you get it! I use my apple watch and then upload it via my phone app. More interested in the mileage aspect as have yet to find a free app that lets you record things as easily for individual parts compared to Strava. I don't pay for the subscription part of it and works really well if you are looking to record the mileage mainly 👍😀
@@CycleEveryday Have you tried the "Ride with GPS" app? I don't have any Apple products, but my Samsung/Google phone does a great job at recording a lot of info with that app. BTW, I really enjoyed your video 👌, although I'm not a Brompton owner, yet 😉, hopefully soon (I do have 4 other bikes, including a 20" wheel Dahon foldable). Safe riding to you... 🤗🚴🙏
I haven’t tried that app but sounds good. I mainly use my watch to record routes, but mainly to keep an eye on when things wear out so I know when they are due to be replaced. 👍
Hi Darren, Thanks. Yeah its an Insta 360 Go 2. Did a video on it last week if you are interested in a bit more about it. Put the link here just incase; th-cam.com/video/Jh2jHuHp6wQ/w-d-xo.html
You mention that your car was part of a scheme so all costs included in the rental which is a pity as otherwise you could have compared the amount of depreciation although in many cases brommie owners are finding that their steeds have increased in value over time...
Hi Ian. Yeah it would have been more saving if I owned the car. Looking on eBay they have started to reduce in price a little bit second hand but like you said, still keep their value generally 👍
Will always cost money for things that wear out. Same for anything mechanical. That’s what the video was more focused on. How much does it cost to use rather than just buying one. 👍
So how much did your Brompton really cost over the past year?
Chains & sprockets every 3000km, Tires & break pad every 5000km. 4000km/yr. So about 150€/yr with other small changes (I do maintenance myself). Not cheap, but compared to what my car costed me every year, this is nothing !
@@QNux Sounds about the same as I get in general as well. Think the rear hinge pin needs replacing soon as well on mine but like you said, huge savings vs. a car! 😀👍
@@QNux The purpose of a chain checker is to replace your stretched out chain before it destroys your cogs and chainring. If your sprockets require replacing with your chain every 3000 km, you need to lube your chain more and buy a chain checker. Cassette cogs should last for 2-5 chains.
Depends on how much riding you do. Normal wear and tire, chains and sprockets, tune and cleaning
I've had my Brompton for 7 or 8 years and have only had to replace the sprockets, both tyres (had been running marathon's and now running marathon plus...the marathons were excellent!) and handle grips until just recently. Otherwise regular checks and replacements of the chain (to make sure you don't wear your sprockets out) and a regular service are all you need. Brompton's are great bikes!
Yes they certainly are very good bikes and built to last 😀👍
I go through lots of chains, sprockets, tires, handle bar grips. I have had mine for 1 1/2 years and have had the internal hub rebuilt the rear hinge pin replaced and the petals replaced. I haven’t added that up, but I bet it’s a lot.
Hi Brian. I think the hinge pin on mine might need looking at soon. A little bit of play at the moment but not too bad. How many miles/km’s do you get out of your tyres? You still on the marathons? These racers are at 5.5k km now so pretty good I thought for the size of them?
@@CycleEveryday I get about 3-4 k on regular marathon tires. I put marathon plus on recently so we will see how they do. I am much harder on my brommie than most…that’s why so much needs replacing on mine.
Yeah I know 😂
Pretty happy with the racers to be fair. Will need replacing soon I think though. See why you have gone with the marathon plus though!
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Surprised you spent so much! Mine is used most days but I didn’t replace chain and sprockets until year 7. Hinge clamps I think I did after 5 years. Most years maintenance means new tyres at about £40 - £45. As you say, though, the real benefits of using bike is the well being it brings!
Mine was second hand before I had it, so not sure how much it had been used before so need to take that into account. Have found that the chain on mine lasts about 3500km so interesting to hear that you are getting a bit more on it. Hoping to get a bit more out of the hinge clamps, but was three years old when I got it. 👍
Thank you for your meticulously precise mileage figures and costings breakdown, which ensured that your fortunate viewers got an accurate cost benefit analysis for the year.
I'm delighted to have found your channel and to have subscribed to it, and I look forward to catching up on your archive.
Thank you 😀 glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing 👍
This was the information I was looking for and also an enjoyable video. Thank you !
Thanks Nat 👍
Bromptons are subject to more wear & tear than other bikes, purely because of it's multi-modal nature.
Taking the year before Covid on my old S6L, I spent £75 on a service, and that was it in terms of things I *needed* to do. However, I'm an inveterate tinkerer, and spent a lot on things it didn't need.
I've now got an S6L-x Chpt3 and and M6L Electric, which will both remain stock and save me money as a result (that's man-maths right there)
That’s pretty good for a service as I guess that included any spares as well. Will be taking mine in for a check up soon on the bits I don’t want to do myself like the triangle which will need new pins soon I think.
Easiest bike I have owned though to work on myself. That definitely keeps the cost down for me and prevents it waiting around at the bike shop as well 😀👍
One Brompton leads to another… So addictive
@@kolaajibade8846 Yes. We brought our second last month. Not sure I will get away with a third one though 😂
@@CycleEveryday You just spread the Brompton love through your family. I got my first in 2010, followed by my second and third in 2016 and a fourth in 2018. Now, I just have my S6L, from 2016, having turned three family members into fellow Bromptoneers, by gifting them the others.
@@kolaajibade8846 Thats very nice of you! 😀 One of the best presents ever 👍
I don't travel that often (24km a week - 2x 6km journeys there and back since Covid) plus a few decent leisure journeys so still on the original brake pads and tyres (Marathons - not a single puncture so far) after 3 years. Think I've got another 3-6 months of both on my usage. Of course, I've pimped it up a bit but the only things I've actually needed to replace were the ezwheels and the front mudguard. My front bag is pretty much always heavily loaded so wheeling around the Brompton with the bag attached ended up buckling the rack wheels after a while . I've replaced them more sturdy ones and they've been fine since. I also cracked my front mudguard when folding it badly once. If I spent more than £50 on essentials over that 3 years I'd be surprised. All the other non-essentials on the other hand, I've probably spent over £500 (grips, saddle, firmer suspension, bags, more bags) and that doesn't include the Swytch kit I added to it.
I've not needed to have it serviced other than the complimentary ones. I know my way around bikes generally anyway so I've done my own service tweaks so far.
The marathons are great on punctures. I have only had 2 x punctures on the Racers which over 5.5k km is pretty good I think so very happy with them. I have found the sam in terms of accessories. Spent a fair amount of "improvements" although not necessary for the bike though. I have found its very easy to work on like you said, so thats a really good way to save some money as well. Although I will be taking it in soon to have the hinge pin done at a bike shop, as I have seen from a few others that its a difficult one to do if it goes wrong! Thanks for the comment!😀👍
Great. V helpful. I use my Brompton all the time and although not quite the same distance, certainly several thousand km. I reckon I go through a set of tyres, two chains, two rear sprocket sets and a set of brake pads every year. Hinges have needed replacing every 3 years and the rim on a wheel after 5 years. Broadly in line with your estimate. Thanks
Hello. How many km do you do per year please?
That’s good to know then! Interesting to hear that most of us seem to be getting them same amount of ware out of it. My Brompton was second hand so I think that’s why the hinge clamps needed doing. From what I heard they get about 6k miles out of them in general before needing to be changed. Thanks for the info though Jonathan! Very interesting and useful 😀👍
I've had my Brompton since 2019 I ride a couple of times a week, I've replaced nothing except upgrading certain components. I think the trick is regularly cleaning especially the chain.
Yeah I think the cleaning element is very important to keep things running smoothly. Ours gets a clean after every ride generally and think that has helped a lot 👍
Another great down to earth video. :-) keep cycling, and we always smile when we ride a Brompton
Thanks Julie! Glad you enjoyed it! 😀👍
I did a similar thing with my car - figuring out the actual cost per mile to drive it, aside from my fixed costs. In other words, my car just sitting outside parked, even if I only use my bike, costs me insurance, license fees, and general depreciation even if I never drive it. So what does it cost me to start it up and drive it, beyond my fixed cost? Here in the US, gas (petrol) costs me $0.20/mile, based on USD $5/gallon and 25mpg. I went through the maintenance schedule and looked up the service and parts prices and worked that out to $0.084/mile. That's oil changes, tires (tyres?), struts, shocks, brake service, everything needed up to 100K miles. So starting my car and driving it somewhere costs me about 28.4¢ per mile. A whole lot more than a bicycle!
You definitely saved some money, very informative and interesting, it gives me a bet idea what I’ll need to prepare, of course I no longer commute to work, I’m retired, but I’ll definitely be riding more, thank you 🙏 again and keep up the good work 👍👍
Thanks William. I am sure you will enjoy your Brompton and many happy journeys!
3:35 I think you should have counter also the insurance of the car and the annual taxes. Its way more expensive irl
I didn’t pay tax etc or insurance as that was included in the cost of the car but good point 👍
Interesting video. I too keep a record of my rides (Garmin) and costs but I only got my Brommie in January so don't have data for a full year yet. Consumables don't amount to much but maybe I'll do a video of my own come my Brommie's Birthday! I enjoy your channel - keep 'em coming!
Thanks! Most people use Strava for seeing how fast they are but I only really use it to record all of the different things that ware out. Not much chance of me beating any speed records 😂
Glad to hear you keep track too as well so at least that makes two of us 😀 Look forward to the video in the new year then! 👍
Very useful perspective, thanks
Thanks 😀👍
13 years old. not used everyday but used to do a 16 mile round commute in London most days for a couple of years. Two tyre at 5 years old. Just now replacing the tyres, chain, sprocket, brake pads at 13 years and 3 months. No main hinge pin play either. I'm 75kg.
Thank you! I just purchased a brompton and went on practice ride today. I was just surprised at how many things I had to purchase like accessories to make the bike work out for me better and provide some safety. I didn't even own a tire pump so that cost me $80.00USD. I'm not sure why I thought the hand tire pump would inflate up to 100psi....lol
Yeah it is worth buying a track pump, although $80USD seems a little expensive for a pump. You must have a super deluxe version!
@@CycleEveryday I purchased a Topeak Joe Blow sports pump, but it cost more because I had to buy it in Mexico. But they cost about $60 on Amazon in the US.
That will be the reason then! We have got a couple of track pumps which are great for pumping tyres up to higher pressure. It can be costly at first, but Brompton gear normally lasts quite a long time so shouldn’t need to buy anything again! Hope you are enjoying it!
Thought provoking. Thanks for the video.
Glad you found it interesting Alan! 👍
That was an eye opener 😲🙉
What a saving ‼ great info.. thank you 👍
It was a surprise for us too! 😀👍
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Great video I use my brompton everyday,for work and love it, they are a good ride
Yes same here. So easy to ride and convenient at the same time. Glad you liked the video! 😀👍
It's probably that I live in an area with mild weather, but I've not really needed that much maintenance expenditure on *any* of my commuters... chain lube, saddle treatment every so often. I think the Brompton's weak spot is *tires* ... they go round more than larger ones, don't have so much tread, and boy, do they cost a lot!
Interesting you mention the tyres. These Racers have lasted surprisingly longer than I thought compared to the standard Brompton ones. Quite surprised to have gotten 5.5k km out of them, although will need changing soon I think. 👍
Hmm, interesting point about the tires going around more
Nice! Thanks for the details :)
I was expecting that the sprocket, chain and break pads would need replacement, but I did not understand the need to change the hinge clamps.
Is that something common for Brompton ? Do they wear out and become loose or with play with time/use?
I'm considering getting myself one for a while now and wanted to understand better the reason :)
Thanks again!
No problem 👍 The nice clamps need to be replaced rarely. Overtime they can wear out, but they are relatively cheap and easy to fit on. I brought mine second hand so not sure how long they had been on or how much they had been used previously, but happy with the amount of mileage I got out of them. I think most people would never need to replace them. Glad to hear you are thinking of getting a Brompton. Definatley a great investment 😀
Is there any specific kind of grease, or even more specific like particula brands of grease? Or will any kind out of the DIY store do? I just bought a Brompton and want to keep it in good shape. What oils and greases do you recommend?
The best thing to do is go to a Bike Shop as oil and grease will be specific to bikes. Bike chain oil is not very expensive and will last a long time as you don't need to use much. Grease is what you would use for bearings such as in the wheel and stem and is thicker than oil. Again, I would suggest you go to a bike shop for this as well to make sure you are using the right type for a bike.
Thanks bro all your videos are helpful and interesting
Glad it was useful 👍
great video, informative, original and interesting!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful! 😀👍
Thanks 🙏
Useful and informative, thanks
Thanks Lenny! Glad it was useful! 😀👍
Decided that I'll be selling my Brompton in 2022 I was using it to commute to work but some rough patches and it can't handle the lumps and bumps and so scared of getting it stolen at work too.
That’s a shame. Confused about the worry of it being stolen though? Can’t you fold it up and put it somewhere safe? Don’t have too much of an issue with bumps where we are. Would worry more about a normal non folding bike and that getting stolen though 👍
7000km… 💪💪👍! Very interesting topic. You’re videos are great! Cheers 🍻
Thanks! Yeah 7000km a fair old way in a year. Think it will be more next year as lockdown means back in work everyday so that will be interesting! 😅 I enjoyed your eazy wheel video the other day! 🙌 😀
@@CycleEveryday impressive! Thanks for watching 😊
What are The cost when doing maintenance by bikeshop?????
A fair bit more and would depend on the bike shop. I only really go to the bike shop for things I can’t do myself very easily. But to go you some idea the bike shop would charge me around £10 labour for changing the bike pads 👍
I am surprised you spent so much. Getting through so many brake blocks especially! I seem to get much more mileage out of mine.
Think it’s because I go along the canal a lot so the rims get very dirty when it’s wet so they wear down a lot faster. 👍
Did you calculate the cost of insurance needed for your car?
The car I had was a car scheme car so it was pay monthly with insurance included. 👍
Not sure if I hear correctly, but you said you travel 11 km into the city? Is that 11 each way or In total? I’m asking because I’ve always wanted a brompton, but now I work from home so I don’t drive as much, but I do have to make a 22 mile round trip to pick up my son everyday from his grandmothers house. I was contemplating getting a brompton and just doing that trip daily with a kids trailer. I’m in Texas so It would be a mostly rural trip by agricultural fields. I drive a Jeep Wrangler so I only get about 17 miles to the gallon. I figure I’d do my body good and save money on gas. I just don’t know if I’m up to the task and how long it would take me lol
Yes it’s 11 mile there and 11 mile back so 22 mile round trip each day. Easiest bike I have used for the commute. If the tracks are relatively good and smooth the Brompton should be good. If it’s bumpy roads though you might want a bike with larger wheels. I ride along the canal paths into the city no issues. Definitely can do it distance wise though 👍
@@CycleEveryday that’s great to know! The roads are all paved on the trip so I wouldn’t have any rough roads to take. It’s just the heat at the time of the day that I pick him up everyday at that worries me. It’s always about 98 degrees at the time of day lol. I might end up deciding to do this. I waste so much in gas.
I have saved a lot on fuel etc. takes a bit of time to get into it but once you keep going you wonder why you didn’t start earlier. Definitely worth trying. Will be interested to know how you get on! 👍
@@CycleEveryday thanks for the tips! I’ll definitely update you if I decide to go this route.
Surely the cost should be figured out per mile because the amount of use a bike gets over a year will vary a lot from one user to another, particularly when it comes to break pads, sprockets, chains etc
I did give the cost per mile? It’s in the video but in case you didn’t get to that part the Brompton for me costs 3.8pence per mile 👍
Hey this was great thank you
Thanks! Glad it was useful 👍
So I'm incredibly lazy.
I rarely clean it, I don't fix my own punctures, I only take it in for a service once every 12 to 24 months and I'd estimate I pay... 10p per mile.
That's over 5 and a half years.
(Not including the original cost of the bike)
If I had calculated that a day ago, it would be closer to 5p a mile.
:D
I'd say using the tube in London is about 50p per mile... and no faster for anything up to an hour's journey.
Fefinatley saved you some money then! 😀👍
@@CycleEveryday Money, time and calories!
so helpful.
Glad you think so! 👍
I’ve had my brommy 17 years, never serviced…
Had to replace pads and tyres.. that’s it. I need to do a full service at some point. But it’s so forgiving in terms of engineering tolerance, it just works…
Compared to my road bike where any wear on the chain or cassette, and it throws a fit…
New Bromptons are not built as well as the old. The quality is def worse
Yeah the standard Brompton’s are well built. Compared to other bikes I have owned where they have just fallen to bits after a few thousand km. just had my bottom bracket replaced this weekend which has done 10k km. Will be interesting to see how the new titanium Brompton’s compare on wear and tare. One of the reasons why I think I will wait to see before getting one for a while 👍
Thanks for your video very informative. I am considering purchasing a Brompton to give me incentive to exercise and become healthier. I am 64 no heart problems that I know :) not sure if I should get a Ebike or normal bike. I am looking at the C line. any guidance would be much appreciated. thank you
Think it depends on the hills in your area. I would probably go for an ebike as most people use them more often and still good exercise. But if you are planning on travelling a longer distance regularly might be worth getting a non ebike version as the range isn’t really high on Brompton’s. Either way though I am sure you will enjoy it. 😀👍
How about the cleaning supplies that you bought for your brompton? Were those counted in?
In terms of cleaning it, I mainly clean it with a damp cloth after each ride and a small amount of car wash detergent on the chain so over a year would only be a few pennies at most for the whole year. I use old toothbrushes to scrub the chain as well so cant really count those. I am still using the same bottle of oil I brought last year which cost £2.99 so it wouldn't make a huge difference but a very good point you have highlighted. 👍 Personally, I like to keep it clean after each ride, as I think its the best way to make the parts last longer but I do know some Brompton owners that are taking theirs to get washed often or buying special cleaning materials so that would put the cost up significantly so that would be worth factoring in, but for myself, would at most be an extra £2.50 maximum 🧽🧼🚲
Great Video, Very interesting to see how the Brompton survives a years use in the UK. Ive just managed to buy a Black Edition M6L so I'll report back in a year of cycling , haha. Can I ask what do use to record your Strava data, Cycle computer , watch , or phone ?
That would be interesting! Hope you enjoy your Brompton when you get it! I use my apple watch and then upload it via my phone app. More interested in the mileage aspect as have yet to find a free app that lets you record things as easily for individual parts compared to Strava. I don't pay for the subscription part of it and works really well if you are looking to record the mileage mainly 👍😀
@@CycleEveryday Have you tried the "Ride with GPS" app? I don't have any Apple products, but my Samsung/Google phone does a great job at recording a lot of info with that app. BTW, I really enjoyed your video 👌, although I'm not a Brompton owner, yet 😉, hopefully soon (I do have 4 other bikes, including a 20" wheel Dahon foldable). Safe riding to you... 🤗🚴🙏
I haven’t tried that app but sounds good. I mainly use my watch to record routes, but mainly to keep an eye on when things wear out so I know when they are due to be replaced. 👍
Really interesting! Some cool shots as well - what did you use, a 360 camera?
Hi Darren, Thanks. Yeah its an Insta 360 Go 2. Did a video on it last week if you are interested in a bit more about it. Put the link here just incase; th-cam.com/video/Jh2jHuHp6wQ/w-d-xo.html
Although it doesn't do 360º. Thats just me playing around with a selfie stick 😂
@@CycleEveryday it’s got great stabilisation!
@@darrencoates the stabilisation is pretty good on it. It’s a really good camera to be fair and one I take everywhere with me because it is so small 😀
@@CycleEveryday does it automatically level out your shots? The action pics of your back wheel are hard to fathom getting with a selfie stick
You mention that your car was part of a scheme so all costs included in the rental which is a pity as otherwise you could have compared the amount of depreciation although in many cases brommie owners are finding that their steeds have increased in value over time...
Hi Ian. Yeah it would have been more saving if I owned the car. Looking on eBay they have started to reduce in price a little bit second hand but like you said, still keep their value generally 👍
What is the Weight of the bike???
12kg roughly on my 3-speed. Depending on the gearing and type depend on the weight. 👍
It’s been a long time all good????
Hi Nora. Yeah all good. Just been busy on the weekends recently. Hope to be uploading again soon! Thanks for asking. Appreciate it! 😀👍
Strida is bit cheaper on 10k km, but not so much
Thats not too bad then. Quite cheap in the bigger picture though compared to other forms of transport 😀👍
Shocking difference. Your bike repairs cost less than a car serice or one tire.
19 Km.per day
Nice one! 😀👍
Car will make you poor
We are certainly better off for getting rid of it 😀👍
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车轮为 16 英寸,因此适用于小型自行车 👍
Cost of a Brompton? You mean it stops one day?
Will always cost money for things that wear out. Same for anything mechanical. That’s what the video was more focused on. How much does it cost to use rather than just buying one. 👍