Hi Chris, I've started using my local bus that goes to the West coast of Cumbria, we have some great coastal bike routes.ive put the Brompton in one of the luggage racks in its cover,never thought of which way to put it down.Glad you did this video saves me damaging the handlebar side of the bike.Have a great weekend, Stephen H
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stephen H At first I was in doubt which side would be better, but after analyzing that the Handlebar side has many hinges, the place that has less stress for the bicycle is the foldingpedal side. Small details make a lot of difference. That idea is fantastic, long miles by bus and the fun part by Brompton. 👍🏻😊🚴♀️
@jenniewilliams1668
Жыл бұрын
Great! I would never have thought of in front of the back seat!
@ChrisbyBike
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jennie I'm glad you like it! Pull your front seat all the way to the front, and your Brompton will fit perfectly. Good for long and curvy trips. Adjust the seat back and your Brompton will be very tight and safe. Nice to have you on board!
@michellewhite6692
Жыл бұрын
You have to keep Mom happy!. Great tips as always. I made the mistake once of putting my bike in the car handlebar-side down. I now have a small nick on the frame ☹.
@ChrisbyBike
Жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle White Me too. Some times little tips help us a lot. I'm glad you like it! Nice to have you on board!
@michaelhutton3642
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Chris, well done to your mother for a good idea.👍
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael Hutton Thank you, she says thanks too👍🏻😊🌷
@stewartdorrell2506
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. Thanks for the wise advice. I need to carry 2 Brompton in my boot plus 2 or 3 people. I do so by putting 1 bike upright and the other flat. For safety’s sake I also use a rope or straps to tie the bikes to attachments in the boot, but my previous car did not have such attachments. I also once had to reject a possible new car as the boot could not take 2 Brompton so it is always worth a check. Your idea of putting the bike behind a front passenger seat looks good from a safety and security point. I also believe that one of the main aims of Andrew Ritchie who designed the Brompton was to provide a bike to take in a car. Regards Stewart Dorrell
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Stewart Dorrell I think the best feature of Brompton is it's capacity to fit in small places. With that we can always take it with us, even on family trips. When is time to buy a new car, I do a similar test, the bike and the surf board test. 👍🏻😁 Nice to have you on board!
@jonathanleach3914
2 жыл бұрын
Very good. Putting a cover over the bike also helps as it will keep your car cleaner and if there are other things in the car that fall onto the bike, keep them clean as well. Thanks
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jonathan Leach It is always good to protect the seats. One thing that helps a lot on a folded Brompton is that all the chain and gear are place in the middle when the bike is folded, so it is harder to get things dirty. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@thilonotz9991
2 жыл бұрын
Last year my wife and I travelled with 2 Bromptons in a Smart car. They fit inside, but we had to take out the saddles. We had to squeeze all other luggage in small bags in the remaining space. It was great.
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Thilo Notz It is great to travel by car and bike. You got to see the best of both sides. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@frankhooper7871
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have extended seat post? My standard seat post Brompton fits fine - not tried putting both Bromptons in at same time though (1 standard and 1 electric).
@thilonotz9991
2 жыл бұрын
@@frankhooper7871 yes, I do. I take off the saddle.
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
The extended seat post makes it easy to take the saddle out 👍🏻😊
@5mjc
8 ай бұрын
You could put a cover over your car seats or sheet to protect,why damage those lovely leather seats
@ChrisbyBike
7 ай бұрын
Hi 5mjc You are right! I do have covers for my seat. I use it, especially after sports. Nice to have you on board!
@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
2 жыл бұрын
As an owner of a Peugeot 208 (Luxury version, with a glasroof) I sometimes bring my brompton in the back, and turning it a 1/4, it is able to be placed in the back, opposite the way which makes the saddle pin go along the car. And I have a "Vincita" pouch on my pedal!! It is absurdly expensive, but I do like it anyway!
@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
2 жыл бұрын
On the folded pedal, that is.
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Finn The important thing is that The Brompton is protected 👍🏻😊
@chrispig7748
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thanks. I put mine in the car sometimes
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris Pig You are welcome. This is the beauty of Bromptons Being extremely portable to take wherever we want. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@williamferguson869
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great tip, thank you 🙏
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi William Ferguson I'm glad you like it! Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@user-jm9mw4rq9i
Жыл бұрын
당신은 완전 아름답습니다. 자전거를 타는 여성은 아름답습니다. Thank you
@ChrisbyBike
Жыл бұрын
정말 고맙습니다 Nice to have you on board!
@justwalk-travelasmrchannel6742
2 жыл бұрын
i really enjoyed this video!! new friend here! greetings from Singapore!
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brompton Barney You are very welcome! Greetings to Singapore! Nice to have you on board!
@TM-vg4mx
2 жыл бұрын
Liked, I wish I can like it twice, one for you and for your Mum to thanks her for the idea :)
@bromptinowner763
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris good tips and great to see you have both your clamps on now too.
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi T M I've told her about your comment and she was very happy about it.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Nice to have you on board!
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bromptin Owner I'm still not satisfied with my clamps. I love the round knobs, but they all come with hollow screws. I'm thinking of using the original Brompton screws changing the plastic part for a round one. But don't know how to do it yet.🤔 Nice to have you on board!
@mdascoota4293
2 ай бұрын
I carry my B in the upright position in the carbooth and strap it to the headrest of the backseat
@Luke-san
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking, that's how it always start :-) , to maybe make a wooden box so you can just slide in your Brompton in the back of the car. A couple of cm of play so you can get it in and out easily and use some soft stuff inside of it so the bike doesn't rattle or gets damaged. To secure it probably stick on velcro so It can't move out of the box and sticks on the carpet of your car. But be careful as velcro will 'damage' the carpet of the car so using an extra cheap carpet over the carpet in the trunk of your car will do the job perfectly.
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Luc Peeters That is a very good ana elaborate idea 👍🏻😊
@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
2 жыл бұрын
And You are able to buy a soft cover for the bike, also for normal keeping it in a room or transport. Inside Your car it would be fine ☺
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Finn Carl Bomholt Sorensen The soft covers are very nice. Some times I use it to go inside special buildings. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@frankhooper7871
2 жыл бұрын
You don't have to worry about it falling down if you stand it up in the boot of a Smart car LOL - not enough room for it to be laid down. I do, however, have to remove my Ortlieb mini-O bag.
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Frank Hooper That's for sure, when I hitch a ride in smaller cars I put the Brompton upright, but supported by the trunk lid.👍🏻😊👍🏻😊👍🏻😊
@NoZenith
2 жыл бұрын
Nice tips. Thanks again Chris! What kind of car do you drive?
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi NoZenith It is a Hunday Tucson made in 2011. It is one of the few cars that fit my Touring Bike without taking the wheels out and opens the back glass separate from the door. It is very well maintained. I'll use it until it lasts 🚘👍🏻😊 Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
@NoZenith
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisbyBike very glad it's been reliable for you.
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
😊👍🏻🚘🚘🚘
@jkb936
2 жыл бұрын
Can i have some of what you are on?
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi JK B It calls Endorphine. Easy to produce when cycling, playing tênis, Beach Tennis, Surfing or any sport that you enjoy practicing. Nice to have you on board!
@ChequeWriter
2 жыл бұрын
Why not just get a foldable car? Hhm
@ChrisbyBike
2 жыл бұрын
Hi ChequeWriter That would be perfect 🤣🤣🤣 Keep Safe! Keep Riding!
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