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Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8900 on:** 24 October, 2018, 09:46:28 am »

I love how bikes evolve over the years you own them, an upgrade here, a modification there. Dakota has evolved into this winter's bike. Schwalbe Durano Plus boots fitted and a new B&M Lumotec IQ Cyo Premium Senso Plus powered by a dyno hub front wheel I already had...

Torslanda · « **Reply #8901 on:** 24 October, 2018, 09:54:37 am »

That's looking really well. Evolution, it's the future . . .

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8902 on:** 24 October, 2018, 10:03:12 am »

Quote from: Torslanda on 24 October, 2018, 09:54:37 am

That's looking really well. Evolution, it's the future . . .

We out this evening and its going to be interesting to see if 23mm Durano Plus boots and the different front wheel adversely impacts the ride. Dakota's Ambrosio wheels are just lovely when shod with 25mm GP 4 Seasons.

Jurek · « **Reply #8903 on:** 27 October, 2018, 03:44:33 pm »

jiberjaber · « **Reply #8904 on:** 27 October, 2018, 03:49:14 pm »

What are them rims? Is it Ti rear and fork +seat post too?

Quote from: Jurek on 27 October, 2018, 03:44:33 pm

Jurek · « **Reply #8905 on:** 27 October, 2018, 04:00:28 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 27 October, 2018, 03:49:14 pm

What are them rims? Is it Ti rear and fork +seat post too?
Quote from: Jurek on 27 October, 2018, 03:44:33 pm

Joseph Kuosac carbon fibre rimmed wheels.
Ti rear triangle.
Ti front fork.
Brompification Ti seatpost.
Joseph Kuosac lightweight saddle - so comfortable that I've bought a second one and put it on the commuter.
Ti Parts Workshop removable pedals. I had Brompification ones on there, but they fell apart in fairly short order and SJS kindly refunded me fully.
I expect the TPW ones will disintegrate likewise - the bearings are of the size of those one might install in a watch....
Ti Parts Workshop eazy wheels.
Shimano Alfine chainset and bottom bracket - That was a mistake - although it looks better, it is a few ounces heavier than the Brompton original.
If they made the Metrea with a chainring bigger than 46T, I'd fit one in a heartbeat - just for the aesthetics.
Brompification self-aligning frame clamps.
A handful of Ti fasteners.
Sub ~~11kg~~ 9kg.
Just.

It would've been cheaper to buy a yacht and keep it moored in Marbella for a few years.

jiberjaber · « **Reply #8906 on:** 27 October, 2018, 04:20:27 pm »

I checked out Charlie's Ti brommy single speed last weekend, must be circa 8kg! Looked at the prices for parts for similar and it's getting on for a few grand!

Jurek · « **Reply #8907 on:** 27 October, 2018, 04:34:08 pm »

Quote from: jiberjaber on 27 October, 2018, 04:20:27 pm

I checked out Charlie's Ti brommy single speed last weekend, must be circa 8kg! Looked at the prices for parts for similar and it's getting on for a few grand!

I've just put it on the scales again - it's a smidge under 9kg

Robh · « **Reply #8908 on:** 27 October, 2018, 05:08:23 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 24 October, 2018, 09:46:28 am

I love how bikes evolve over the years you own them, an upgrade here, a modification there. Dakota has evolved into this winter's bike. Schwalbe Durano Plus boots fitted and a new B&M Lumotec IQ Cyo Premium Senso Plus powered by a dyno hub front wheel I already had...

Looking good!

rogerzilla · « **Reply #8909 on:** 27 October, 2018, 05:42:46 pm »

Quote from: Jurek on 27 October, 2018, 04:34:08 pm

Quote from: jiberjaber on 27 October, 2018, 04:20:27 pm
I checked out Charlie's Ti brommy single speed last weekend, must be circa 8kg! Looked at the prices for parts for similar and it's getting on for a few grand!
I've just put it on the scales again - it's a smidge under 9kg

Mine's 21lb without pedals, which is 9.5kg in French - but it does have 3 gears.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #8910 on:** 27 October, 2018, 06:24:25 pm »

Quote from: Robh on 27 October, 2018, 05:08:23 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 24 October, 2018, 09:46:28 am
I love how bikes evolve over the years you own them, an upgrade here, a modification there. Dakota has evolved into this winter's bike. Schwalbe Durano Plus boots fitted and a new B&M Lumotec IQ Cyo Premium Senso Plus powered by a dyno hub front wheel I already had...

Looking good!

Thanks, the Durano Plus boots have killed the ride a bit but are worth it enhanced p-thingy resistance. But Dakota is still a quick bike!

Kim · « **Reply #8911 on:** 27 October, 2018, 09:46:55 pm »

Quote from: Jurek on 27 October, 2018, 03:44:33 pm

Gosh.

Tim Hall · « **Reply #8912 on:** 28 October, 2018, 12:00:06 am »

Quote from: Kim on 27 October, 2018, 09:46:55 pm

Quote from: Jurek on 27 October, 2018, 03:44:33 pm

Gosh.

Indeed. Almost <little moment> worthy.

StuAff · « **Reply #8913 on:** 28 October, 2018, 12:09:35 am »

Quote from: Jurek on 27 October, 2018, 04:00:28 pm

Quote from: jiberjaber on 27 October, 2018, 03:49:14 pm
What are them rims? Is it Ti rear and fork +seat post too?
Quote from: Jurek on 27 October, 2018, 03:44:33 pm

Joseph Kuosac carbon fibre rimmed wheels.
Ti rear triangle.
Ti front fork.
Brompification Ti seatpost.
Joseph Kuosac lightweight saddle - so comfortable that I've bought a second one and put it on the commuter.
Ti Parts Workshop removable pedals. I had Brompification ones on there, but they fell apart in fairly short order and SJS kindly refunded me fully.
Ti Parts Workshop eazy wheels.
Shimano Alfine chainset and bottom bracket - That was a mistake - although it looks better, it is a few ounces heavier than the Brompton original.
If they made the Metrea with a chainring bigger than 46T, I'd fit one in a heartbeat - just for the aesthetics.
Brompification self-aligning frame clamps.
A handful of Ti fasteners.
Sub ~~11kg~~ 9kg.
Just.

It would've been cheaper to buy a yacht and keep it moored in Marbella for a few years.

Oh I say....very nice indeed.
BTW, that's still cheap compared to one of these....no, it's not a Brompton, it's all custom...and Ti...

rogerzilla · « **Reply #8914 on:** 28 October, 2018, 07:28:16 am »

I wonder if the Bromptonification post is the same as the J&L Taiwanese post you can get on fleaBay? It's well-made if a bit flexible. The OEM Brompton Ti post wasn"t made for long - apparently they had a few failures.

I had one of those Driveline chainguards on the M-type.

There are bits you can remove to save another pound

Samuel D · « **Reply #8915 on:** 28 October, 2018, 08:48:35 am »

I hesitate to ask for fear of causing offence, but what is the point of deep-section rims on a bicycle with tiny and therefore low-drag rims? Especially since a Brompton will be ridden slowly for other reasons (not least the massive rolling resistance and suspension losses of those tiny, thin tyres).

Jurek · « **Reply #8916 on:** 28 October, 2018, 08:53:37 am »

Rad / mad aesthetics.
No offence taken.

Gattopardo · « **Reply #8917 on:** 28 October, 2018, 10:01:27 am »

Quote from: Samuel D on 28 October, 2018, 08:48:35 am

I hesitate to ask for fear of causing offence, but what is the point of deep-section rims on a bicycle with tiny and therefore low-drag rims? Especially since a Brompton will be ridden slowly for other reasons (not least the massive rolling resistance and suspension losses of those tiny, thin tyres).

Rad innit bruv

Jurek · « **Reply #8918 on:** 28 October, 2018, 10:19:44 am »

Quote from: rogerzilla on 28 October, 2018, 07:28:16 am

I wonder if the Bromptonification post is the same as the J&L Taiwanese post you can get on fleaBay? It's well-made if a bit flexible. The OEM Brompton Ti post wasn"t made for long - apparently they had a few failures.

I had one of those Driveline chainguards on the M-type.

There are bits you can remove to save another pound

My bold.
It isn't the same.

I wonder which bits to take off you are referring to Rog?
Removing the folding pedal has to be the biggest weight loss winner. It really is a boat anchor.

hatler · « **Reply #8919 on:** 28 October, 2018, 10:26:35 am »

Mudguards ? They must weigh a ton !

Jurek · « **Reply #8920 on:** 28 October, 2018, 10:34:25 am »

Quote from: hatler on 28 October, 2018, 10:26:35 am

Mudguards ? They must weigh a ton !

You are Simon Legg AICMFP!

Jurek · « **Reply #8921 on:** 28 October, 2018, 10:38:58 am »

Quote from: StuAff on 28 October, 2018, 12:09:35 am

<snip>
BTW, that's still cheap compared to one of these....no, it's not a Brompton, it's all custom...and Ti...

I read somewhere that the tolerances on the few Ti Brompton copies which have been built are spectacularly shite - particularly in areas such as the hinges and rear triangle swing.
ETA - and what is going on with that forward stem extension? Assuming the rest of the frame geometry is similar/copied, that would surely offer an over-stretched ride position. No?
Having said that, the wheelbase on that Ti example looks significantly shorter than that of current Bromptons.
It looks like a copy of the old style frame.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #8922 on:** 28 October, 2018, 11:50:03 am »

Quote from: hatler on 28 October, 2018, 10:26:35 am

Mudguards ? They must weigh a ton !

And the front luggage block!

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #8923 on:** 28 October, 2018, 04:40:15 pm »

The single heaviest part is the frame.
HTH

hubner · « **Reply #8924 on:** 28 October, 2018, 05:04:11 pm »

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Shimano Alfine chainset and bottom bracket

You can do a lot better than those if you want weight saving!