Love the fact you're using your dad's old sleeping bag which he used on Everest Base Camp (think you mentioned this in part 1). Yes, it might be getting old and it's massive, but what a wonderful connection between generations. The Brompton videos are really fascinating for those of us looking for alternative touring ideas - thank you!
Thank you for this very fun video series! I envy London's wealth of recreational paths allowing people to enjoy a bike or walking tour and very nice camping so near a huge city without much danger from cars. It looks wonderful! Subscribed.
Goodness, 14kg on your back that's hard going. I took 20 kg for a trial run, 8 in the front C bag + 12kg in the back ruck sack mounted to the saddle, with the ruck sack "sat" on the rear rack, that is doable. I don't think I can do 14kg on the shoulders. Kudos and so much fun.
The T-bag is brilliant. I am glad I got one of the last ones available. With an elastic cargo net to close the unrolled top, it's capacity for lighter stuff is huge.
Great. Really excellent content. Btw: I did the Jogle in 2019 on the Brompton - of course selfsupported. 1047mi in 12 days. Really loved it. Give it a go!. atb, Hal
Nice adventure, beautiful scenery and good filming. For anyone here dropping by, and interested in Brompton bike touring videos, Susanna Thornton and Miriam Kennedy's channels are also worth visiting/subscribing to. I don't own a Brompton but it is tempting, seeing how nice adventures people are having with them (and how easy it is to combine with other modes of transportation).
That looked miserable weather. Rather you than me. I just came back from 2 weeks touring on my Brompton on Gran Canaria wild camping each night. A spectacular island to ride a bike. Hard as the hills and mountains are so steep, but the scenery is fantastic. You will need a 39T front chain ring or less as you won't get up many of the hills otherwise. My Brompton performed with distinction. I have also toured in the Pyrenees on it for three weeks but that was back in 2004 and was actually my first Brompton which was stolen outside London University HQ in Malet Street. The Brompton is more than capable of touring and not just flat easy touring. I have the original Brompton Carradice T bag with all steel frame and it is very good indeed. I just bought another off Ebay which is in mint/new condition should mine ever fail or wear out.
@@bikenomic1363 that would be interesting. I am considering the Vincita Nash bag as it seems to fit well, but it doesn't look anywhere near as big as your rucksack.
cool vid. i've been wild camping out in lee valley park saw a huge badger. looks like a decent campsite there too! how come you can't strap the pack to the rear luggage rack?
Where you able to fix the rack on the bike? I'd like to see the end result if you did as I'm thinking of buying a cheaper rack like this for mine. Great channel too. Keep posting, I really enjoy your video 👍
would the touring be more comfortable if change to a softer suspension block? I found the default standard suspension block a bit to hard to ride on bumpy road. Or will change of seat help?
I do know lots of people change the suspension block with a modified version. On this trip the paths were pretty good so didn't have problem .Also carrying a touring load the frame was more flexible than without a load and gave a softer ride. I will be taking a longer trip this summer so will be more able to answer that question more fully. Thanks
Great question, I have been thinking about this as well. On this trip which was mainly flat just had the standard gears and was fine carrying 20Kg. On very hilly areas I would definitely consider reduced gearing. I think I may well do another trip to more hilly areas this summer to see how the standard gears work first so watch this space 😀
The Brompton is ridiculously over geared. With the Brompton cranks the smallest front chain ring you can fit is 39T which I recommend doing as on a loaded bike you will need lower gears to get up long steep hills otherwise you will be pushing. Initially I had a std 50T ring then went for the 44T which does not lower the gearing enough so fitted a Shimano Ultegra 39T mid ring which works perfectly. I can get up most very steep hills now. I might try a 34 or 36T in the future although this will mean fitting a new spider as the smallest ring the Brompton crank will take is 39T I think.
Good video, you might want to email or contact Brompton traveler, he has done a lot of long distance touring, he could give you some good advise on long distance touring, keep up the good work 👍👍
Thanks, always impressed how he travels on his bike. Think the mounting issue is becaue I will use a smaller rugsack. A video on what worked to follow. Thanks
Sure. I weight 82Kg the total weight I carried was 20Kg (14kg in the rugsack and 6 on the T bag). So 102Kg in total which she handles pretty well. Hope that helps
Love the fact you're using your dad's old sleeping bag which he used on Everest Base Camp (think you mentioned this in part 1). Yes, it might be getting old and it's massive, but what a wonderful connection between generations. The Brompton videos are really fascinating for those of us looking for alternative touring ideas - thank you!
Thank you for this very fun video series!
I envy London's wealth of recreational paths allowing people to enjoy a bike or walking tour and very nice camping so near a huge city without much danger from cars. It looks wonderful!
Subscribed.
Thanks for the comment, we are lucky here to have som many cycle paths. Hope you enjoy the videos.
Love my Brompton , spring loaded brooks seat is a game changer 👍 great content btw !
Goodness, 14kg on your back that's hard going. I took 20 kg for a trial run, 8 in the front C bag + 12kg in the back ruck sack mounted to the saddle, with the ruck sack "sat" on the rear rack, that is doable. I don't think I can do 14kg on the shoulders. Kudos and so much fun.
The T-bag is brilliant. I am glad I got one of the last ones available. With an elastic cargo net to close the unrolled top, it's capacity for lighter stuff is huge.
Your video is inspiration, love it
I am so excited, in July I am going to uk with my brompton bike , hope to see u
Thanks for that very informative video of your trip.
Brilliant mate.
Great. Really excellent content. Btw: I did the Jogle in 2019 on the Brompton - of course selfsupported. 1047mi in 12 days. Really loved it. Give it a go!. atb, Hal
Thank you, that's quite an achievement in a Brompton. More to follow....👍
Hw, that's a stellar achievement!
Nice adventure, beautiful scenery and good filming. For anyone here dropping by, and interested in Brompton bike touring videos, Susanna Thornton and Miriam Kennedy's channels are also worth visiting/subscribing to. I don't own a Brompton but it is tempting, seeing how nice adventures people are having with them (and how easy it is to combine with other modes of transportation).
I agree, these women are absolutely wonderful ❤
Lovely down to earth video. Really enjoyed it.
Thank you, much appreciated
Really inspiring video, thanks.
Much appreciated, if you have anything content related you might want to see let me know 👍
Loving these videos mate 👌 very refreshing and helpful … greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you Craig, much appreciated. Any content that you would like to see let me know.
@@bikenomic1363 thanks 👍
That looked miserable weather. Rather you than me.
I just came back from 2 weeks touring on my Brompton on Gran Canaria wild camping each night. A spectacular island to ride a bike. Hard as the hills and mountains are so steep, but the scenery is fantastic. You will need a 39T front chain ring or less as you won't get up many of the hills otherwise. My Brompton performed with distinction. I have also toured in the Pyrenees on it for three weeks but that was back in 2004 and was actually my first Brompton which was stolen outside London University HQ in Malet Street. The Brompton is more than capable of touring and not just flat easy touring. I have the original Brompton Carradice T bag with all steel frame and it is very good indeed. I just bought another off Ebay which is in mint/new condition should mine ever fail or wear out.
That sounds like a great trip. Few hills there I imagine👍
Looks like great fun, you have inspired me to have a go myself. I just have a Brompton at the moment though so will have to do some gear shopping.
Thanks was god fun. I will post another video on fitting the rugsack as this still needs work. Hope you manage to have a go.👍
@@bikenomic1363 that would be interesting. I am considering the Vincita Nash bag as it seems to fit well, but it doesn't look anywhere near as big as your rucksack.
Well done, Brompton
I've been wondering if I could do the same and then saw your video. Good weekend trip.
Was good fun, will almost definitely take a longer trip this summer. Hope you manage to give it a go👍
cool vid. i've been wild camping out in lee valley park saw a huge badger. looks like a decent campsite there too! how come you can't strap the pack to the rear luggage rack?
I found Blue Loctite Thread-locker prevents the rack wheels coming loose.
Thanks, should definitely have done this👍
@@bikenomic1363 I hope you were able to make lemonade out of lemons and upgrade those wheel to something better.
Where you able to fix the rack on the bike? I'd like to see the end result if you did as I'm thinking of buying a cheaper rack like this for mine. Great channel too. Keep posting, I really enjoy your video 👍
would the touring be more comfortable if change to a softer suspension block? I found the default standard suspension block a bit to hard to ride on bumpy road. Or will change of seat help?
I do know lots of people change the suspension block with a modified version. On this trip the paths were pretty good so didn't have problem .Also carrying a touring load the frame was more flexible than without a load and gave a softer ride. I will be taking a longer trip this summer so will be more able to answer that question more fully. Thanks
Do you have the 6 speed with reduced gearing/crank teeth? Would you say it would be necessary for touring on more hilly routes? Great vid. Thanks 👍
Great question, I have been thinking about this as well. On this trip which was mainly flat just had the standard gears and was fine carrying 20Kg. On very hilly areas I would definitely consider reduced gearing. I think I may well do another trip to more hilly areas this summer to see how the standard gears work first so watch this space 😀
@@bikenomic1363 I look forward to seeing that video too! Thanks for responding.
Reduced gearing is a must!
The Brompton is ridiculously over geared. With the Brompton cranks the smallest front chain ring you can fit is 39T which I recommend doing as on a loaded bike you will need lower gears to get up long steep hills otherwise you will be pushing. Initially I had a std 50T ring then went for the 44T which does not lower the gearing enough so fitted a Shimano Ultegra 39T mid ring which works perfectly. I can get up most very steep hills now. I might try a 34 or 36T in the future although this will mean fitting a new spider as the smallest ring the Brompton crank will take is 39T I think.
Good video, you might want to email or contact Brompton traveler, he has done a lot of long distance touring, he could give you some good advise on long distance touring, keep up the good work 👍👍
Thanks, always impressed how he travels on his bike. Think the mounting issue is becaue I will use a smaller rugsack. A video on what worked to follow. Thanks
not keen on carrying a backpack on a bike I must say - can't you fix it to the rear rack?
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I noticed one of your rack wheels missing. Did it fall off while riding?
Yes it did, will be replacing shortly 👍
Can you share how much you weight please … you said you are carrying 25kgs, it would be good to know the combined weight 👍
Sure. I weight 82Kg the total weight I carried was 20Kg (14kg in the rugsack and 6 on the T bag). So 102Kg in total which she handles pretty well. Hope that helps