tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114847493985579867.post7413894770019517264..comments2023-12-28T20:58:06.261+00:00Comments on machacas on wheels: The bikes of the London-Edinburgh-LondonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114847493985579867.post-46198477080837553472013-08-05T09:34:35.552+01:002013-08-05T09:34:35.552+01:00Hey Nick, I think I registered you on the Saturday...Hey Nick, I think I registered you on the Saturday and briefly chatted about your Brompton. Totally agree, I ride a three-gear one every day and would not imagine doing anything longer than 20km in one go. Very unstable machines they are! Also fancy having a go at one of the Moultons, but cannot justify having n+1 at the moment, so best not to do it ;). Well done though, must've been hard riding 1400 straight km on that!Albertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789158563391048740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114847493985579867.post-40531252180341331542013-08-04T19:53:56.053+01:002013-08-04T19:53:56.053+01:00(Oh, and yes it was very hard work on the Brompton...(Oh, and yes it was very hard work on the Brompton: lowest gear is 36", so climbing can be a big like on a singlespeed, and the small wheels means it's very susceptible to potholes and road-surface chatter.)Nick Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923514766493111885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114847493985579867.post-82817273070976703742013-08-04T19:51:29.018+01:002013-08-04T19:51:29.018+01:00The one Brompton you showed didn't ride: it lo...The one Brompton you showed didn't ride: it looks like someone rode down from the campsite with their significant other. There was an orange Brompton on the Prologue, but that one seemed to be involved in the filming of the Prologue. As far as I know there was only one Brompton that actually took part, a black S6L with Shimano hub front and BWR hub rear (new-style rims); a custom-built Ortleib bag on the front luggage block and a standard seat-post Ortleib bag to the rear. Rider goes by the name of Nick or Wilkyboy. T'was me :)<br /><br />That said, I am a big fan of the Moultons and am looking forward to having a go on one :DNick Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923514766493111885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114847493985579867.post-87158354483315024692013-08-02T13:08:07.626+01:002013-08-02T13:08:07.626+01:00Indeed, very interesting machines..some of which p...Indeed, very interesting machines..some of which proves that it is all about the rider and not the bike! Thanks for pointing out about the Moulton...blame to my volunteer sleep-deprived mind! Wish I had had more time to go around checking other peoples' machinesAlbertohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789158563391048740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114847493985579867.post-55777893767626546172013-07-31T14:15:07.310+01:002013-07-31T14:15:07.310+01:00Ha! A £15k Brompton would have to fold into the sh...Ha! A £15k Brompton would have to fold into the shape of a swan or something I think! Thanks, it's fixed now. LucyBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13816537998631236962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114847493985579867.post-83934983203952008112013-07-31T13:40:03.828+01:002013-07-31T13:40:03.828+01:00Umm... you seem to have called a spaceframe Moulto...Umm... you seem to have called a spaceframe Moulton a Brompton.hellibirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799805593345736706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9114847493985579867.post-13072065652684290312013-07-31T10:39:44.896+01:002013-07-31T10:39:44.896+01:00It is good to showcase these innovative designs by...It is good to showcase these innovative designs by the bicycle lovers.I think that these are the most weird design you may ever seen in bikes. Thanks for sharing with us.<br /><br />Regards <br />Henry Jordan<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wqseals.com/" rel="nofollow">Hydraulic Seal Kits</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10159729733302400611noreply@blogger.com