Brompton My Line: FULL UPGRADE of my 2007 Brompton - can you guess the final weight?

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Thanks!
Brompton is the best folding bike when it comes to how small it can fold, but there is definitely room for weight reduction - and this is something I have explored in this video!
As always, my approach was to reduce weight as mush as possible, keep the functionality (mudguards, gears, rack) and build a nice looking bike.
Let me know what you think of the final result!
Thanks to the following companies that helped me with the build
vincita.cc/?ref=7is7wthlom - great selection of high quality bags for Brompton at competitive prices. Use code 'twistedwheels' for 10% off!
www.tubolito.com/ - lightest tubes on the market
The parts list
Wheelset:
- Silverock external 7 speed alloy
- Tubolito 16" tubes - just 34g each!
- Schwalbe One 16" tyres with tan wall
Groupset:
- Suncord rear derailleur
- Shimano Sora 9-speed cassette taken apart
- Sram XX 10 speed rear shifter
- Sram 1130 11 speed chain
- ACRZ ti bottom bracket
Shoutai Titanium Alloy Spring Rear Shock
Hylix carbon M-type handlebar
Hylix front ti QR
Hylix black alloy chainring bolts
Extralite foam grips - 8g for a pair! (www.extralite.com/)
Specialized S-works power arc saddle
The following parts are branded Litepro:
- chainset and chainring
- seatpost 580mm (I wish it was 600mm)
- seatpost clamp - broke, so I used the original Brompton
- brake levers
The following parts are branded Aceofix:
- front mudguard Ti bracket in black
- pedals
- rear tensioner that did not support 7 speed, so I had to buy a different one
- luggage block (quite a tight fit with the brompton bag)
- alloy crank bolts
Unbranded parts:
- Black Hinge clamps
- Carbon mudguards
- Aluminium bar plugs
- Aluminium rear mini rack
Chapters
0:00 Why Brompton?
1:35 My 2007 Brompton
3:36 Weight of the original Brompton
4:10 Let the upgrade begin!
7:45 The result
10:27 Upgraded Brompton weight
10:52 How it rides
11:22 Conclusion and cost $$$

Пікірлер: 463

@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын

Use code 'twistedwheels' for 10% OFF (!) on vincita.cc/collections/brompton-bags

@danm5021 2 ай бұрын

Wow - amazingly the original bike here was my old bike!!! Loved that thing and regretted selling it. Now have another one but sadly not British racing green...

@tomanicodin 2 жыл бұрын

This video is a masterpiece among most of the junk videos that populates KZfaq nowadays. Thank for the effort!!! 💛

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Toma. Great to read such comments 😃👊🏼

@tomanicodin Жыл бұрын

I'm rewatching this now that I have a Brompton myself :)

@soulmaaan 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please make a video guide on how you upgraded your gearset? My igh is heavy and i can't find a good guide on external gear upgrade. THANKS and very good vid. I'm subscribing

@MrBillylarry Жыл бұрын

Great job. You shared some ideas for me to upgrade my Brompton just received yesterday. Thank you!

@alantay9409 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant upgrades! You are the man to look for when I need your help on my Brompton.

@agvu21 Жыл бұрын

Would definitely look into the upgrades you did! Starting with the seat post for sure!

@drewsmith7726 Жыл бұрын

I keep coming back and watching this video again. It’s so good. Thanks for sharing it.

@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын

Thanks Drew!

@jenniewilliams1668 11 ай бұрын

You came up after I watched vids that made workspaces to pinnacle art - KZfaq put together with Brompton and out came You! Onward brother.

@fahmi9 2 жыл бұрын

Came and skipped the video for the quick upgrades and eventual weight. Ended up rewinding and watching the entire video for the brilliant editing and cinematography!

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, mate. Glad you liked the video :)

@ianross225 2 жыл бұрын

Superb effort! My mountain bike shrunk by 1kg just by going tubeless and summer tyres. Amazing that I noticed it vs 13kg start weight so yours is staggering. I’m N+1 on motorbikes too. It’s a tough sell where N=9……..

@attybong 11 ай бұрын

did the same thing to my old dahon metro ... i shaved about 2kg of unnecessary weight .. thanks for this vid

@JCBsite 2 жыл бұрын

best Brompton upgrade I see, EVER! thanks for sharing that cool stuff

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate. Glad to hear :)

@shenzhenpingpong 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I don't even own a Brompton, but you make me want to buy one.

@CaffeineJogger 9 ай бұрын

congratulations. must be very satisfying! I ride a 2010 Brompton here in Melbourne .

@simonmurfin1910 2 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant and my sort of project. Very helpful research for others as well

@robertfoster1151 Жыл бұрын

Saw a guy on a Raleigh RSW 16 today. Same story as the Nokia versus the iPhone. If only....... First time viewer here and as others have said, well edited and engaging video. I don't have a Brompton but you have sold it to me in 13 minutes.

@user-qe6xb1gi8x Жыл бұрын

wow,that is really fanstatic;2 years ago I also rebuilt my Dahon bike,I changed everything except the main frame body,even the main body,I had it change to another color;I did not make it light,I did make it more beautiful,when I see it,I just want to ride it.

@tomedward8652 Жыл бұрын

I think the easiest and cheapest components for weight reduction are the seatpost, handlebars and bottom bracket. I think these represent best bang for buck.

@drumheed 20 күн бұрын

saddle

@suzstancova4220 2 жыл бұрын

This was very interesting to watch! love the bike!

@dennisproskourin2417 2 жыл бұрын

So funny and interesting to watch. Well done Oleg!

@antoniomiguelmm205 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing project and bike simply finished beautiful! Congrats!

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Antonio!

@utubebroadcaster 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and excellent editing (your best yet!). Hope your family and friends are keeping safe.

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@universeofbash 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Great editing skills. Being on the heavier side I wonder how your modifications effect the maximum load? Good tip on lowering the number of gears however to getting the weight lower (you can live quite easily with only 2 gears in my experience on London roads/bridges).

@MartininitraM Жыл бұрын

New subscriber. Finally I found the kind of video I was looking for. I just purchased my 4th Brompton (don't ask why I've got 4, it is a disease) and the latest would be the perfect bike for a similar modification. What I still don't get after viewing you video several times is how the 7 speed external shifter process works. Any chance of a more detailed video? I don't need a slick production like this one, just a view of the shifter process and the parts involved.

@callumsinclair3045 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Always excited to see your projects, never considered something like a Brompton myself but it goes hand in hand with London living!

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, mate. I know! I would never think that I would ever own a Brompton. But never say “never” haha

@DougieSSyd 2 жыл бұрын

Gave me some great ideas to lighten up my Brompton… thanks mate!

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome 👊🏼

@paulrollison5447 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic build love the upgrades

@boxrick1 Жыл бұрын

This is a superb video, you came up on my recommended list. Very well put together and you answered all the niggles I was thinking about as I was watching... I recently got a P Line and am trying to improve the gearing on it. Would love to hear your experience of the shifting in detail, in particular how the SRAM shifter works when its designed for so many more gears than 5?

@nawaal4452 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of big buts, I see. What a lovely colour that is! Perfect for a Brompton

@murugnimai 2 жыл бұрын

I can see Lot of hard in this video…you deserve millions of subscribers…very nice videography, music.. keep it up.. thanks for nice review from 🇮🇳

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate it :)

@kevinlally7653 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I've done similar with mine (2012 S2LX). Great video

@plsdonttttt 2 жыл бұрын

also changed gears on the rear?

@714SNF Жыл бұрын

Not bad for 1000 pounds, thanks for sharing!

@stephenacquah9053 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing video and you are an amazing bike mechanic too. Well done indeed

@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen

@kevintsoi7445 2 жыл бұрын

excellent work! might try it myself.

@dwyt Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Fantastic editing!

@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alessandrorossi2164 2 жыл бұрын

great video! impressive quality

@djmorgan4759 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Got my Brompton a year ago and loved every minute of it. Just got that same kind of rack for the back have not attempt to put it on yet 🤔 came with no directions but I'll figure it out LOL 🍻

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The rack was pretty straightforward to put on

@TheBeardedcyclist 2 жыл бұрын

Who makes the rack?

@rkrock2514 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Build! Subbed. I Hope to do this same thing; find a used Older model Brompton, upgrade So-So OEM parts with quality affordable components, & ride it like I stole it. You rock, Amigo. Thanks for this Guide to a "Better Brompton"! Looks Sweet.

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Amigo!

@jamesmitchell2041 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for making it.

@natjes6017 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda fun watching a true weight weenie, well done!

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😄

@zenza7120 Жыл бұрын

Best Brommie video ever!! May I ask you if 5 speed has any negative effect while (un)folding? Which cogs did you use? Do any of third parts fail so far? Thanks again for the great video!

@exanglos Жыл бұрын

Subscribed your channel! Truly thanks your part list.

@hadimguelati7282 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work

@twowheelsintokyo7039 6 ай бұрын

A very well made video. As a former Brompton owner, there were two shortcomings with the bike, the lack of gearing range, and the weight. I used to commute by bike and subway, and keep my bike under my desk at work. Navigating two Tokyo subway stations and their countless stairs was a little difficult carrying the Brompton. Then there was the lack of gearing, which made some of Tokyo's hills impossible to get up without dismounting and pushing the bike up to the top. In those days there weren't many options available for upgrading gearing or using ligher parts, so I ended up getting a Birdy, which was lighter, had more gears, and which folded quite small, if not as small as the Brompton. But, now that there is a much larger aftermarket for the Brompton, I've bought a fixer-upper bike, and am looking forward to seeing how far I can go with it.

@mranonymous8815 6 ай бұрын

I have a Birdy too, and I can say it doesn't come even close to the folding size of the Brompton. Similarly, the folding procedure with the Birdy is not as close as smooth as with the Brompton (actually it's a pain while dirty hands are guaranteed afterwards because one has to grasp the fork by hand). Birdy just rides better, so if you don't have to fold often and don't have to take the bike on the train often and never on the bus, it might be the better choice.

@WilliamPhillippe 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant stuff!

@user-zz3px7gw9t Жыл бұрын

Awesome production & give us so much valuable info on how to build a lighter bike!! May i just know why u opt to just put 5 speed instead of the full 7 speed on the cassette? Izit becos it will affect the folding?

@James-ti3vl 2 жыл бұрын

BRAVO! exactly the video i was looking for but couldn't find as I'm building my own brompton now too! Only difference is i started out with purchasing a titanium frameset... now i'm going to see if I can get exactly the same rest of the parts as you did for the same cost :D

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with your project!

@plsdonttttt 2 жыл бұрын

3sixty frameset?

@polipop1113 2 жыл бұрын

Do you share your project somewhere? Interested to learn and see progress.

@roberts8783 Жыл бұрын

How are the Ali express parts going after a year ? anything broken ? be good to hear which were most effective per cost ? I guess perhaps seat post, saddle and mud guards ?

@imanahsana2794 2 жыл бұрын

The editing skills and bike workmanship in this video is amazing! Thank you for sharing. If you have time, do you mind adding the weight savings and purchase costs on each part in the description too? Or if you don't have time, just the purchase cost of the most weight saving parts! I would like to make my brompton lighter but the parts are incredibly expensive! Would be interested to see how you converted from a Sturney Archer 3 speed internal to an external 5 speed as well. Thanks again!

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. The most weight saving is on the new wheels. I paid £190 for the wheels + £70 for the tyres + £40 for the tubes. The next one would be the saddle and the seatpost. Seatpost cost me just £20. Used saddle was £140, but saddles are really a personal preference and comfort is more important than weight, so I’d suggest that you go with the model you like.

@imanahsana2794 2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedWheels Thanks for the info! Can't wait for your video from going internal hub to external cassette :)

@ulysse1rikard Жыл бұрын

@@TwistedWheels Such an inspiring video! Do you or any of the followers here know where to purchase the Silverock wheels? I couldnt find them available online. Cheers!

@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын

@@ulysse1rikard thanks! I bought them on Aliexpress

@jmanuelforero3850 2 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to have to links to the upgrades you have done here, it would work for you as well to monetize your experience.

@kierenkd 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Maybe you can take it to St James's Park for the Brompton World Championship

@bjoernaltmann Жыл бұрын

Yes it is really difficult to find parts for the Brompton that actually work and look good

@wapperjaw8282 2 жыл бұрын

TU on the video and the Bike looks good 12.6 down to 9KG (27.8 to 19.8 lbs.) amazing. Concerning the tires ... does the bike ride smoother???

@MsShaun666 7 сағат бұрын

Wonderful! It would be really nice if you could post a shopping list of the bits you bought. Many thanks

@DonAsta007 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Such a cool video! @Twisted Wheels: Could you give more precise information on which derailleur you used? The one I find from the Suncord Brand seem to fit only modern C/P-Line Bromptons. Thanks!

@matthewwang6394 2 жыл бұрын

非常棒的车子改装！很棒很棒！goodjob!

@taejoonkim3693 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your experimental and informatice video! I am trying to follow you with several things with my brompton M6R, and I am curious which wheels that you changed to front and rear based on the information around 6:00 in your video. Have a nice day with your upgraded brompton:-)

@martuchna6084 Жыл бұрын

I wish you do this video more tutorials like for example how to change some parts. Like you said it is not much information online about it.

@n22pdf Жыл бұрын

Great vid and excellent videography.. nice job wow 👍🤩🚴 love the Brommie 🤩🚴👍

@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete!

@bolulm4012 Жыл бұрын

Well done. But green paint bars woud be nice. (Happy rolling then..)

@ajthmmht Жыл бұрын

Great videos my man! Missed the R1 and MT09 tho :(

@JimTaillon Жыл бұрын

Well done!

@HolgerNestmann 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing. I got myself a new c-line brompton and its even more heavy. But I still love it. But yours was an inspiration to maybe get a second hand or chinese knockoff and convert it into a superlight

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

They are great bikes indeed. I think T line should be great, but the price tag 🤯

@wingcreator 2 жыл бұрын

Don't do Chinese Ti knock off. Just get an old Brompton and modify.

@wingcreator 2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedWheels T line is too expensive. A superlight with some mod will be fine. Of course the Ni Ti Superlight is my dream bike.

@geraneznanski306 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video and very impressive bike! Did you think to assemble Hollowtech crankset? Do you think that chain line of Hollowtech crankset will be same like square one?

@KarlOnSea 2 жыл бұрын

Hi - that was great! I currently have a second hand S2 (2015?), and have been eyeing up the new full titanium Brompton. But now I'm thinking that a set of upgrades like this, coupled with switching out the forks & rear triangle for titanium might be fun and a whole lot less money!

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan!

@docloco86 2 жыл бұрын

I’m with you! I too have an s2L and will do a titanium fork and rear triangle build plus other improvements to get it around 8kg

@jacknewell87 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Given me a lot on inspo for upgrading my Brompton to try and save a few grams. Could I ask about the pedals you bought? Did the handy quick release storage when folded come with them?

@dufff Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing! One thought - given some lower quality/lighter parts, do you have any more anxiety riding it generally?

@moldovankm 2 жыл бұрын

Man... you are amazing .. great job 🙋

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

😃 thanks

@akononov 2 жыл бұрын

Fun video and wow weight savings 😎😮

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bro!

@hmat7472 Жыл бұрын

Quel talent monsieur. J'ai regardé plusieurs de vos vidéos et je suis émerveillé de voir votre facilité de changer vos vélos. merci

@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын

Merci mon ami 😄

@hmat7472 Жыл бұрын

@@TwistedWheels avec plaisir. Vous parlez aussi le français ? Comme vous parlez français, me conseillez vous quelle marque vélo pour un budget entre 500 et 800 euros. ? Merci

@TwistedWheels Жыл бұрын

@@hmat7472 I have to google translate it :) I’m selling this if you are in the UK www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314278182634?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ffy4duueqw2&sssrc=2051273&ssuid=ffy4duueqw2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

@hmat7472 Жыл бұрын

@@TwistedWheels hello monsieur Merci pour votre réponse. Je suis en France et vis à Paris . Je mesure 1m 60 , il me faut un vélo taille S ou 48 mais si j'étais un peu plus grand en taille , j'aurais été tenté par votre proposition. J'avais pensé à un vélo orbea carpe 20 me le conseillez vous ? Merci encore pour réponse. Amitiés

@relaxe4you23 Жыл бұрын

I love your style in the Video. I’m also considering getting a Brompton. Do you happen to have a complete guide for your conversion? In the video, everything seemed very fast. I would love to do something like that as a project too. I’m just wondering if I need an electric version since I have a longer commute to work.

@walthaim 7 ай бұрын

Incredible video. So well made. The bike too. Definitely going to consider a bunch of these changes once I run my current drivetrain / wheels into the ground. (really worried about rapid wear on stock Brompton wheel rims.).. Definitely curious how the 7sp will work. The stock 2sp doesn't shift well in bad weather.

@TwistedWheels 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I recommend using Rhum gears rather than the ones I used in the video. Shift way better

@Videoneat Жыл бұрын

Great tuning project. Thanks for giving these inspirations. Where do you get this clip system for the right pedal and how do you call it?

@sibroads 2 жыл бұрын

Great build

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@josephd9079 2 жыл бұрын

can you share more details on your cassette and your shifter as in where did you buy them and which 5 gears did u select ? Thanks

@genqua228 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@ivandarius8 Жыл бұрын

Great video, love it! Btw, May I know the brand of the rack black colour that you use? Any links that you could share? Appreciate it mate

@DDLD75 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could be like you but I don’t even know how to change a tyre and I am waiting for my second B this week my first one, BE got it last two months and it’s almost 16kg ;(

@sashalysenkov 2 жыл бұрын

Очень круто! Смотрел и прям ждал сравнения по весу и прайс апгрейда

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо. Главное, что дождался :)

@alwinespiritu Жыл бұрын

great video and thanks for sharing! I like the helmet, which brand is that?

@James-ti3vl 2 жыл бұрын

For the rear tensioner that did not support 7 speed, what is the other one that you ended up buying/using? Thanks!

@norfolkflyingboyz2404 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant you’re a star

@JimboJ66 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, obviously there is a titanium Brompton out that would save quite a bit if it had your build on it but the frame price is astronomical

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, will save extra 800-900g, but at 4 times the cost of what I’ve spent 🤯

@GilSotero 2 жыл бұрын

Great e amazing work! thank for sharing!

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@tomstroud1 9 ай бұрын

Hi, great video. Do you have a shopping list of the parts you upgraded?

@daztastic147 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video

@andreashauser4109 2 жыл бұрын

Great work. Thanks

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andreas

@phillblake6829 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely bike

@peterlethbridge7859 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I noticed that in your notes you mentioned that you used a different tensioner. Did you get this from Aceofix? Thank you very much for the detailed upgrade.

@thebandit1974 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for making this. Sorry if I’ve missed this in the comments but which headset did you use?

@MrAjayz 2 жыл бұрын

hahah if you think Brompton bikes are expensive in the UK you should see how VERY VERY expensive they are in Australia. But or city apartment living they are fantastic and the best bike I've owned.

@cristinatroccoliwilliams1389 2 жыл бұрын

Great project! What wheels did you use and where did you get them from?

@eggycat 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking to get a few bits for my own. Nice video. What’s the brand of your green helmet?

@nicholasallingham955 Жыл бұрын

Kudos to you for making a great video about the Brompton. It's good that you found such a great second-hand option. That said, I don't think 1300 pounds for a new Brompton is an outrageous price for a bike that can last literally decades. A carbon road bike won't last anywhere near that long, and will be more much expensive. Regarding weight, all steel bikes will be somehwat heavier, but I think most commuters would value durability over weight savings.

@TheMakomirocket Жыл бұрын

It is worth it, the issue is the sticker shock to someone who has the correlation of bike = easily stealable. You are buying the Brompton to avoid it being stolen, yet it is still a mindset you need to get yourself out of Also, here he has upgraded it to a 6 gear, so the comparison would be to the £1900 bikes

@kurniawane 2 жыл бұрын

Great upgrade, looks much better as well

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Eko :)

@wingcreator 2 жыл бұрын

The 8.98kg is amazing! Take away the rack and mudflap + a titanium seat post would make it even lighter.

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

@@wingcreator thanks! I specifically wanted the rack to be able to roll it and the flaps are staying for British winter (even though I’m not a big fan of how they look). I believe Ti seatpost would be about the same weight as the aluminium one that I have.

@wingcreator 2 жыл бұрын

@@TwistedWheels Yes, the rack is functional but adds weight. I too put an original Brompton rack on my Barbour which didn't come with a rack as I need to carry camera gears, tripod, and drone.

@TwistedWheels 2 жыл бұрын

@@wingcreator as mentioned in the video, the goal was to build a light Brompton without removing any functionality. So mudguards and rack are essential