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Brompton Touring Bike

25 Aug 2017 by deserthawk Bike Builds, Brompton, Brompton Gears, Brompton Touring, Brompton Upgrades

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A few weeks ago I did a repair job on a pair of vintage Dahon folding bikes. One had 16" wheels and the other, 20" wheels. Although the concept of a folding bike was intriguing, these two bikes were a…

Brompton Gearing Modifications

25 Aug 2017 by deserthawk Bike Builds, Brompton, Brompton Gears, Brompton Upgrades, Virgin Islands

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Various gearing modifications have been attempted for the Brompton folding bicycle over the past decade to boost the ratios and have these bikes fulfill a broader function. Although the 6 speed (2x3) factory version has been successfully used for distance loaded…

10 Speed Brompton Upgrade

25 Aug 2017 by deserthawk Bike Builds, Brompton, Electric Bikes, Virgin Islands

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The Brompton gearing upgrade kit arrived from Taiwan this morning and I've already built it into a new wheel, complete with a Tannus "No Flat" airless tire. The kit consists of a Sturmey Archer S-RF5(W) N 5x2 10 speed freewheel,…

Brompton Electric

25 Aug 2017 by deserthawk Bike Builds, Bikes, Brompton, Electric Bikes

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It is August 21, 2017 and to celebrate the completion of our newest Brompton build, I rode out to view the total eclipse of the sun. While out riding I took a few photos of the finished bike. This build…