I love the authenticity of your video and spontaneous comments, very true and real... love it. Thank you and hope to see more of your videos, TQ for keeping it real... gave you a like and subscribed.
We actually met a fellow Japanese Brompton cyclist on our tour in Korea! He had the exact same seatpost plus the diet kit. And two days later, we only met his companions again , but he wasn't with them anymore because the seatpost broke while he was going uphill. To be fair: he was a bit more on the heavier side 😂 Hope you'll have more luck, but be careful!
As a Dane, I found my by then, Top Model, 2019 Superlight in an ordinary bike/Brompton Shop in Cph. A Dealer I connected before that, claimed that Brompton - hardly cared to answer questions about bikes!! I saw what they had ready as finished bikes and found my Flame Painted, "black version" as my choice, so even though much less of my original bike is - still in place, my now Titanium seat post is black! And it didn't in any way felt flimsy or thin, so I trust it completely! With near all loose parts on my bike changed to carbon and titanium it now weighs below 9 kilo, and still with my mudguards, as a "Rainy Dane"! I have changed the clamps holding the original titanium stays to carbon, from the original "Heavy Metal versions! Finn. Denmark
At a time I saw that well known, Brilliant Bikes had got returned an Original Brompton Titanium seat post, which had broken after some years! I'm sure that a Ti-parts seat post is most likely a little more finely made and weighs a little less, but I hardly care as my bike is now around the weight of an original T-line, with mudguards! And more gears, except for the new 12 gear version! Finn. Denmark
@@veloworks9266 I have bought near all my extra parts from China and Taiwan, as they are the main suppliers of better and lighter parts for a Brompton! And it is less complicated than buying from the UK, after Brexit! I admit that "those who follows in the footsteps, will never come first", but they are able to see when things could have been made better! And they have made an Industry of making Protective Parts for the frame, as Brompton hardly cares! As a first I gave my new bike an Auto Polish and forund that the one "protective tape" had been near worn through to the paint, after two or three folds! So I ordered a "set" for my bike! Finn. Denmark
@@veloworks9266 Even the axle in front on mine is now titanium, as all discs, nuts, bolts and security parts on my bike. You are able to get a bong for the bottom of the seat post, without the bolt, and weighing less, by that (They don't fall out!). My saddle is a slightly padded Selle Italia from carbon, as my seat clamp is an AceOffix, and turned round below the sadle for a longer reach from a Standard Length, black titanium seat post, pulled fully out. I have a B&W hardbox for transport and hope not to need to take off my saddle to be put inside! For a folding bike this is an insult! My Crank is from titanium with ceramic balls, as in the front by the fork. Also an alu wedge and titanium bolt to fix it and keep it in place. I have latest found a lightweight hook with a hole for my mudguard stay, from titanium. I changed it when changing the clamps on my mudguards to carbon from the original, from "Heavy Metal". Sadly the two holders are fixed and need to be drilled out to be replaced, so I left those two for now. Finn. Denmark
Apart from the weight loss, the gain in comfort and the beautiful rainbow you’re riding on now, there is a further side effect that should be mentioned. The titanium seat post will slip less than a chromium plated one. So the seat post sleeve replacement has to be done less often. A nice benefit that equalizes the high costs in the long run. 😊 Nice video Paul. Thank you very much.
@@OliverNeill-22 hi, thanks for watching and your comments. Oh yeah thanks for that, we didn’t think of it! All round a great upgrade ! (It hasn’t smoothed out cattle grids sadly 😂)
Ahh, I was about to ask about the weight limit and then read the below post (no pun intended). I have a Brompfication seat post on my M6L, but there isn't as much flex on that. Which is reassuring as I'm 6'3" and not as athletic as I once was 😆. Great informative vlog. Cheers. Mal.
I am using a titanium seatpost from Bompfication and i am very satisfied with it. This titanium seatpost has no slipping issues and, of course, still needs to be cleaned, but I like your seatpost color
I wasn't sure about the colour when you first showed the seat post, but I must admit it looks great on your bike. I am also envious of that flex but doubt it would do much for my ride because I have so little exposed post. The penalty of being both vertically challenged and short in the leg.
Ever take an e-brompton 4 speed c-line or similar & convert for touring? Swapping block & front tire for standard? Wondering if possible if I ever fly w/my ebrompton from US to visit some of the lovely tours you take on your channel.
@@GGg-ic9ku hi, thanks for watching and I hope you do one day! We don’t have experience of electric Bromptons I’m afraid but I’m sure a local Brompton dealer may be able to help 👍
Hello, I am also considering the Ti parts seat post for my Brompton but the cost is quite significant. I found also that Brompfication makes also one which can be used with the pentaclip, which is significantly cheaper. I think that they are a reputable brand as the Ti parts, do you happen to have any feedback from customers maybe about this one as well?
I have the silver matte finish TiParts on my Brompton and yes it is more comfortable. Only thing I have noticed is it the matte/slightly rough finish seemed to wear the plastic insert out faster and I just got that replaced, maybe I just didn't have the clamp tight enough so it was sliding?. Anyway would recommend the TiParts post if it fits your budget.
100%. I have the same seatpost and while I wouldn’t change it - the benefits outweigh the downside - the matte finish definitely erodes the plastic insert out faster than stock seatposts.
I've also noticed a bit of surface rust in the bottom of my seat tube when I changed my seatpost. What would you recommend I do about it? Great videos 👍
@@martinarmer240 thanks for watching. A bit of wire wool will get rid of the worst of it - just very lightly rub over the rust and then spray with a product like GT85 on a regular basis
I love the rainbow color of the seat post, though not quite as beautiful as the color of your rosy cheeks. I'm sure Sarah would agree. Just sayin'. ♥ Paul, I have a question. Let's say I were to get the 4-speed T-Line and only wanted to have a single tooth chainring. What size chainring would I need to ride comfortably, with a casual cadence, at 32 kph (20 mph) in fourth gear? Thank you. Stay awesome.
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I love the authenticity of your video and spontaneous comments, very true and real... love it. Thank you and hope to see more of your videos, TQ for keeping it real... gave you a like and subscribed.
Thanks so much, lovely comments and appreciate the sub 👍👍
We actually met a fellow Japanese Brompton cyclist on our tour in Korea! He had the exact same seatpost plus the diet kit. And two days later, we only met his companions again , but he wasn't with them anymore because the seatpost broke while he was going uphill. To be fair: he was a bit more on the heavier side 😂
Hope you'll have more luck, but be careful!
@@thebrommuters6220 thanks for watching . Interesting 🤨 Maybe he was over the weight limit for it (usually around 100kg for titanium seat posts). 😬
As a Dane, I found my by then, Top Model, 2019 Superlight in an ordinary bike/Brompton Shop in Cph. A Dealer I connected before that, claimed that Brompton - hardly cared to answer questions about bikes!! I saw what they had ready as finished bikes and found my Flame Painted, "black version" as my choice, so even though much less of my original bike is - still in place, my now Titanium seat post is black! And it didn't in any way felt flimsy or thin, so I trust it completely!
With near all loose parts on my bike changed to carbon and titanium it now weighs below 9 kilo, and still with my mudguards, as a "Rainy Dane"! I have changed the clamps holding the original titanium stays to carbon, from the original "Heavy Metal versions! Finn. Denmark
At a time I saw that well known, Brilliant Bikes had got returned an Original Brompton Titanium seat post, which had broken after some years! I'm sure that a Ti-parts seat post is most likely a little more finely made and weighs a little less, but I hardly care as my bike is now around the weight of an original T-line, with mudguards! And more gears, except for the new 12 gear version! Finn. Denmark
@@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 thanks for sharing (and watching). I think I’ll slowly be replacing parts for titanium parts in the next few years 👍
@@veloworks9266 I have bought near all my extra parts from China and Taiwan, as they are the main suppliers of better and lighter parts for a Brompton! And it is less complicated than buying from the UK, after Brexit!
I admit that "those who follows in the footsteps, will never come first", but they are able to see when things could have been made better! And they have made an Industry of making Protective Parts for the frame, as Brompton hardly cares! As a first I gave my new bike an Auto Polish and forund that the one "protective tape" had been near worn through to the paint, after two or three folds! So I ordered a "set" for my bike! Finn. Denmark
@@veloworks9266 Even the axle in front on mine is now titanium, as all discs, nuts, bolts and security parts on my bike. You are able to get a bong for the bottom of the seat post, without the bolt, and weighing less, by that (They don't fall out!). My saddle is a slightly padded Selle Italia from carbon, as my seat clamp is an AceOffix, and turned round below the sadle for a longer reach from a Standard Length, black titanium seat post, pulled fully out. I have a B&W hardbox for transport and hope not to need to take off my saddle to be put inside! For a folding bike this is an insult! My Crank is from titanium with ceramic balls, as in the front by the fork.
Also an alu wedge and titanium bolt to fix it and keep it in place. I have latest found a lightweight hook with a hole for my mudguard stay, from titanium. I changed it when changing the clamps on my mudguards to carbon from the original, from "Heavy Metal". Sadly the two holders are fixed and need to be drilled out to be replaced, so I left those two for now. Finn. Denmark
A worthy upgrade Paul. Really suits the bike and the rainbow finish looks premium.
@@Paul9 thank you, I’m really pleased with it!
Apart from the weight loss, the gain in comfort and the beautiful rainbow you’re riding on now, there is a further side effect that should be mentioned. The titanium seat post will slip less than a chromium plated one. So the seat post sleeve replacement has to be done less often. A nice benefit that equalizes the high costs in the long run. 😊 Nice video Paul. Thank you very much.
@@OliverNeill-22 hi, thanks for watching and your comments. Oh yeah thanks for that, we didn’t think of it! All round a great upgrade ! (It hasn’t smoothed out cattle grids sadly 😂)
Called it! 😂 Love the rainbow colouring with that lacquer finish.
@@henryjtodd woohoo well done! And glad you like it - I’m very pleased
Hi Paul, Russ at Path Less Pedaled has made a Brompton upgrade on his new P Line
Ahh, I was about to ask about the weight limit and then read the below post (no pun intended). I have a Brompfication seat post on my M6L, but there isn't as much flex on that. Which is reassuring as I'm 6'3" and not as athletic as I once was 😆. Great informative vlog. Cheers. Mal.
I am using a titanium seatpost from Bompfication and i am very satisfied with it. This titanium seatpost has no slipping issues and, of course, still needs to be cleaned, but I like your seatpost color
@@zulkhairizulkhairi201 yeah these look like a good option. And thanks so do I 🌈👍
Looks great!
@@SuperJalejan thanks! And cheers for watching
I love the ti seat post on my S3L raw lacquer titanium - looks and feels good although I am rather jealous of your rainbow finish
@@davidmiller6504 I thought I’d get the rainbow finish so it stood out! Thanks for commenting and watching 👍
I wasn't sure about the colour when you first showed the seat post, but I must admit it looks great on your bike. I am also envious of that flex but doubt it would do much for my ride because I have so little exposed post. The penalty of being both vertically challenged and short in the leg.
@@s.richards6552 thanks for watching! Sarah wasn’t convinced on it at all but now likes it - it compliments the whole frame I think!
Ever take an e-brompton 4 speed c-line or similar & convert for touring? Swapping block & front tire for standard?
Wondering if possible if I ever fly w/my ebrompton from US to visit some of the lovely tours you take on your channel.
@@GGg-ic9ku hi, thanks for watching and I hope you do one day! We don’t have experience of electric Bromptons I’m afraid but I’m sure a local Brompton dealer may be able to help 👍
That post would look great on the Paris edition P Line
@@jonathansacci2325 oh yes! Or would it be a bit much 🤔🤔
Sweet!
I cringed though when you just slammed in the post with all the crunchy dirt 😁
But all seems well, and it looks great!
@@natjes6017 hahahaha yes it did certainly test the finish! But it’s all good 😂
Hello, I am also considering the Ti parts seat post for my Brompton but the cost is quite significant. I found also that Brompfication makes also one which can be used with the pentaclip, which is significantly cheaper. I think that they are a reputable brand as the Ti parts, do you happen to have any feedback from customers maybe about this one as well?
Hi thanks for watching and the question. No, sorry. Not heard much about them.
I have the silver matte finish TiParts on my Brompton and yes it is more comfortable. Only thing I have noticed is it the matte/slightly rough finish seemed to wear the plastic insert out faster and I just got that replaced, maybe I just didn't have the clamp tight enough so it was sliding?. Anyway would recommend the TiParts post if it fits your budget.
@@davidelden919 thanks for the heads up we will keep our eye on it 👍 and cheers for watching and commenting
100%. I have the same seatpost and while I wouldn’t change it - the benefits outweigh the downside - the matte finish definitely erodes the plastic insert out faster than stock seatposts.
Try the titanium seat post with a super firm Joseph kuosac suspension block, you may be surprised at the ride 👍🏻
@@Jay-hg2ec sounds like a nice combination 👍
I've also noticed a bit of surface rust in the bottom of my seat tube when I changed my seatpost. What would you recommend I do about it? Great videos 👍
@@martinarmer240 thanks for watching. A bit of wire wool will get rid of the worst of it - just very lightly rub over the rust and then spray with a product like GT85 on a regular basis
Thanks for the tip. Loving your channel!
I’m hesitant to buy one; do you still recommend it?
@@AceQc hi, I would definitely recommend it but it is a lot of money so if you have doubts maybe keep thinking. !
is the diameter the same as the original steel one? Mine was a slightly smaller in diameter. I had to tighten the screw a little more.
Ti part workshop made in Hong Kong
I thought rainbow finishes on Ti are created with a chemical reaction. If that’s true it shouldn’t wear off.
It probably is true because it’s not wearing off!
I love the rainbow color of the seat post, though not quite as beautiful as the color of your rosy cheeks. I'm sure Sarah would agree. Just sayin'. ♥ Paul, I have a question. Let's say I were to get the 4-speed T-Line and only wanted to have a single tooth chainring. What size chainring would I need to ride comfortably, with a casual cadence, at 32 kph (20 mph) in fourth gear? Thank you. Stay awesome.
@@davidhunternyc1 haha thanks David I’ll let paul know 😂 In answer to your question he says a 44t or 50t would be fine depending on your ability 👍
@@veloworks9266 Thank you, Sarah! Stay awesome. ..mmuuuah 💋
I upgraded my 2017 to carbon fibre, it’s very light like titanium but I don’t like the flex and slippage