8hrAdventures

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@TheOjnop 2 күн бұрын

Lovely ride-I do envy you the flat countryside, not quite the same here in north Wales!

@8hrAdventures 2 күн бұрын

It's an easy ride - but your landscape is truly amazing and well worth the effort (although I've only ever tackled it on a road bike!)

@trolleyob 3 күн бұрын

I have owned a three speed B75, which was later renamed as the A Line, for three years and it has proved to be a robust and reliable friend but it was the wrong bike to chose for the area I live in, which is hilly Sussex. The gearing is set for flattish urban environments and makes a journey here a daunting prospect for my spindly, ageing legs so, after much saving up, I splashed out on a P Line 5 speed with a 39 tooth chainring and the difference between the two bikes is amazing. The derailleur setup of the P line bike seems to be much easier to pedal than the rather sluggish Sturmy Archer hub of the B75, and the lowest 21 tooth gear of the P line makes short work of the hills that used to force me to dismount half way up and push the bike the rest of the way. For a younger, fitter rider than me, a standard P line with 4 gears and a 44 tooth chainring would, I think, be the best go-anywhere folding bike available at the moment.

@8hrAdventures 3 күн бұрын

That sounds like a very wise upgrade. As you can see in this video - especially in the latter half of the journey - the area in which I live is unbelievably flat. Makes for an easier ride, but the landscape isn't as inspiring as a hilly environment.

@digitaldion 4 күн бұрын

I have done a few 110km rides along g the Cape Town coast on my Brompton. They are such amazing bikes! Thanks for your great video. Here is one of my 110km rides kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8CPmNRondfIm4k.htmlsi=UaK0wF6cYCrW7Nzz

@8hrAdventures 4 күн бұрын

Hey, thanks! I'll watch the video as soon as I finish work.

@pedalingpete626 6 күн бұрын

Fun ride. Thanks. I have the same bike but changed the front ring to 39 teeth. It's now the ultimate commuter.

@8hrAdventures 6 күн бұрын

Thanks. That sounds like a good plan - is it a Litepro 39T chainring?

@pedalingpete626 5 күн бұрын

@@8hrAdventures Shimano product off Amazon, but that Litepro looks like a fabulous deal for next time.

@8hrAdventures 5 күн бұрын

@@pedalingpete626 Thank you! I'll take a look at it.

@rainbowhiker 7 күн бұрын

Okay! I'll be over on the next flight. You choose the places to eat 🙂

@rainbowhiker 7 күн бұрын

Goodin'.

@jorgeantonioruizvargas7573 8 күн бұрын

Good video. From Cucuta city Colombia 🇨🇴 South America

@8hrAdventures 8 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@rainbowhiker 10 күн бұрын

Good adventure and meal. Thanks for the views of your lands.

@8hrAdventures 10 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@rainbowhiker 10 күн бұрын

What a lovely place to ride. The bike handled it all, apparently. Thank you.

@8hrAdventures 10 күн бұрын

Thanks. The bike took everything I threw at it - unlike myself, as the hill leading to the castle left me gasping for air and in need of a nap.

@dorianblue4229 10 күн бұрын

You're cool my friend, respect to you from Italy. Ps. Consider turning the handlebar upsode down from how you keep it, but that's your decision 😌🙌

@8hrAdventures 10 күн бұрын

Hi - thank you, and thanks for the tip, I'll see how that feels.

@rainbowhiker 11 күн бұрын

These rides a enjoyable to watch. I like that you include scenes of your food. Thank you. Is this a Dahon bike?

@8hrAdventures 11 күн бұрын

Thanks. I always think the food is an important part of any ride. Yes, it is a Dahon, but I don't know which model and I haven't been able to find out anything about it online.

@rainbowhiker 10 күн бұрын

@8hrAdventures If it's a 7 speed, they sometimes called them D7, or D8, if it was an 8 speed. I don't know a lot about them either.

@8hrAdventures 10 күн бұрын

@@rainbowhiker Thanks. Unfortunately, by the time I got it, it had been converted to a single speed. Looks like it's been all over Europe, as it has stickers from many bike shops on it and I'm guessing it's been changed a lot by all its previous owners.

@rainbowhiker 11 күн бұрын

Hey! No 😮 unauthorized skidding on Bromtons 🙂

@8hrAdventures 11 күн бұрын

I blame the nasty hill for making me a bit lightheaded and giddy

@rainbowhiker 11 күн бұрын

@@8hrAdventures LOL.

@rainbowhiker 11 күн бұрын

I follow a guy, Brian, on KZfaq that has the same bike. In black. He loves it. Channel is called, I Bike Unfolded.

@8hrAdventures 11 күн бұрын

I follow him too! I had no idea he had one in his collection though. Thanks for letting me know.

@rainbowhiker 11 күн бұрын

@8hrAdventures I think it's the same. It's an internal gear Bromton. I thought it was a three-speed. Maybe not. Anyway, you guys love them from what I see.

@8hrAdventures 11 күн бұрын

I just saw a thumbnail on his page that said he broke it. I'll have to catch up on that after work.

@rainbowhiker 10 күн бұрын

@8hrAdventures He's had a number of serious problems with his bike. Broken frame, bottom bracket bearings, seatpost, other things. I don't think Bromtons are any tougher than any other bike. They're just a great folding design.

@rainbowhiker 11 күн бұрын

You didn't eat you peas. I'm telling mom.

@rainbowhiker 11 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed that ride. There is a similar display in a town 20 miles over. What bike is that?

@8hrAdventures 11 күн бұрын

It's a Saker Classic. I have no idea who made them or where it originated, but it's very sturdy and cheap to pick up online. It doesn't come with a folding stem though - I added that myself.

@rainbowhiker 11 күн бұрын

@@8hrAdventures Thank you. I haven't heard of that bike.

@ed0078 11 күн бұрын

I watched, it was fun…thanks.

@8hrAdventures 11 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@rainbowhiker 13 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@rrameshnaidu5813 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@8hrAdventures 13 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@carltongadgettmannprice352 13 күн бұрын

I have a Brompton A line bike and it is such a good bike.

@leanid2380 13 күн бұрын

Here's a game: match the lyrics of "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk to the different beats in this. It works, though it takes a disco-y turn around 4:37.

@mithuharjani3620 14 күн бұрын

👍🚴‍♀️👏👏👏💫✨😊

@8hrAdventures 13 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@jorgeantonioruizvargas7573 16 күн бұрын

Hello! Thanks for the tape. From Cucuta city Colombia 🇨🇴 South America

@8hrAdventures 16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jorgeantonioruizvargas7573 16 күн бұрын

@@8hrAdventures amén 🙏

@trolleyob 17 күн бұрын

You seem fortunate to live in an area that is quite flat, so pedalling an A Line Brompton with only 3 gears does not seem to be too much of a problem. The part of England I live in has what is called 'undulating terrain' and my B75 three speed is really hard work and I rarely get into third gear, except on downhill stretches. The six speed C line fitted with a 44T chainwheel is definitely the better option for hilly landscapes.

@我行我攝 17 күн бұрын

Good job!

@我行我攝 18 күн бұрын

Hi! Brompton rider，There are many good bike trails for 8hr adventure in Taiwan. Here are some of my footage video: 台中自行車道 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eM2DnbummOCznGg.html 五分山芒花季 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZ93h9eWtZydp6c.html

@8hrAdventures 18 күн бұрын

Hi. Thanks for that - the landscape looks beautiful!

@我行我攝 17 күн бұрын

@@8hrAdventures Indeed! These are just height under 1000m landscapes. There are more height above 2000m or even 3000m mountain roads in Taiwan. The views of these mountain are more breath-taking.

@dudelangford1 20 күн бұрын

I enjoyed watching your ride. Thanks!

@8hrAdventures 20 күн бұрын

Thanks - it was a fun day out.

@dudelangford1 18 күн бұрын

I’m looking at an A-line. Do you find that some hills are too much for your bike? Thanks again

@8hrAdventures 18 күн бұрын

@@dudelangford1Yes, some hills can be a real challenge. The worst I've tackled so far was a short 9% incline (only 100 metres) and it took me about half an hour to recover. If it had been longer or steeper, I would definitely have had to walk.

@KK-no7be 20 күн бұрын

Can you fit wider tyres than it comes with? Got some bumpy canal paths to go on. Cheers.

@8hrAdventures 20 күн бұрын

I've heard some people have been able to fit 40mm tyres, but I'm not convinced that would work. The stock tyres cope surprisingly well on a variety of surfaces. Most of my videos feature rougher terrain - for example, the Hudson Way video was mainly mud, grass and gravel, and the River Trail video was on a very bumpy river bank, so they may help demonstrate how well the Marathon tyres hold up.

@KK-no7be 19 күн бұрын

@@8hrAdventures Ok, thanks for the reply.

@mestido 26 күн бұрын

Looking to get this one, just not sure this or C line 😅

@8hrAdventures 26 күн бұрын

If you can afford the C line, the extra gears would be well worth it. I mainly cycle on flat roads and trails, so I can get away with three gears. I'm also not the speediest rider, so this is more than enough for me. Although if I ever decide to take part in the Brompton World Championships, I'll treat myself to an upgrade!

@mestido 26 күн бұрын

It’s not too hard to ride hills with 3 gears?

@8hrAdventures 26 күн бұрын

There aren't many hills around here. If you have to climb on a regular basis, I think you'd be better off with more gears. And if they're really steep, maybe get a smaller chainring fitted, too. I recently tackled a short 9% gradient and it was exhausting. Anything more than that would be impossible (for me, at least).

@carltongadgettmannprice352 27 күн бұрын

Are you riding the Brompton A line bike?

@8hrAdventures 27 күн бұрын

Yes. At present, it's a basic A-line with no modifications, and it's still coped with everything I've thrown at it.

@carltongadgettmannprice352 27 күн бұрын

@@8hrAdventures I have the same bike Sir but I haven't rode it in awhile.

@8hrAdventures 27 күн бұрын

It's an incredible example of beautiful engineering. I hope you get to go out on it soon. I have had a lot of bikes over the years but nothing has brought me as much pure joy as this.

@andrewroche2815 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your video. Which Brompton is that?

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

It's just the basic A-line, with no modifications. Three gears seems to be enough for me (there aren't many hills around here).

@MrAjayz Ай бұрын

Great video

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

Thank you. Apart from the canal trail being closed, it was a lot of fun to film.

@bcd3rdgen699 Ай бұрын

Brompton is a reliable bike, build like a tank.

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

Yes, it's never let me down, no matter where I choose to ride.

@gungfuriceboy Ай бұрын

your Dinner looked Delicious! Great to Re-Fuel...to continue your Journey!! Cheers from Canada!

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

Hello Canada (I love your country and really need to go back there sometime soon). Thanks - it certainly was delicious and gave me more than enough energy for the final ride home.

@gungfuriceboy Ай бұрын

@@8hrAdventures 🤩

@hillbrookguitarstudio4070 Ай бұрын

Great video. What type pressures are you using?

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks. I find that for bumpy terrain (and the pothole-filled roads around me) 85psi seems to strike the perfect balance between speed and comfort.

@doggylover1958 Ай бұрын

Worth it for the lovely roast lamb, let alone everything else!

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

It certainly was - I'll be going back there on a regular basis. The staff there are all great, too.

@Teapot-Dave Ай бұрын

Every bicycle ride is a mini-holiday! 🚴‍♀️

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

Well said! And they all deserve a feast at the end.

@Teapot-Dave Ай бұрын

@@8hrAdventures It would be rude not to...

@mohamadmansor2279 Ай бұрын

Matsalleh memeng cheapskate

@hoser7706 Ай бұрын

Great video. Thx. Love the A Line look and simple internal gears. Well sorta simple. Nice clean look w/o fenders and rack. Simple beauty.

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks. I really like its simple lines - but with the "summer" we're having here, I can certainly see the appeal of adding fenders!

@Teapot-Dave Ай бұрын

Great bike, great video, many thanks for posting this; although your seat does looks a little bit too low to me. It never usually takes Cyclists very long to find a decent cafe or country pub, so I am pleased and reassured that you continue to uphold that tradition! 🚴‍♀️

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

Thank you! And yes, it was painfully low. The first thing I did when I got home was order a longer one!

@DaniCha Ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this one! What tires are you running?

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks. Just using the standard Schwalbe Marathon Racers - they seem to cover pretty much any surface I'm fit enough to ride.

@MrAjayz Ай бұрын

Nice Brompton video.. thanks for taking the time to make it.

@8hrAdventures Ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. There will be a lot more if the weather ever improves.

@tjj5337 2 ай бұрын

It’s not about hype. It a great bike for people with disabilities and seniors who have bad backs and can’t lift a big bike. I love mine and have put many miles on it. It’s not for mountain biking.

@8hrAdventures 2 ай бұрын

After covering a lot of miles on it myself, I think this is a perfect bike for virtually everyone. The quality of the engineering is incredible and it's so convenient to fold up and take anywhere.

@MrAjayz 2 ай бұрын

Nice video.

@8hrAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@trolleyob 2 ай бұрын

I bought one three years ago when it was called the B75 and only came in one colour; turquoise. It is my only means of transport, so it gets used on a daily basis, but for me, living in hilly Sussex, the bottom gear is just not low enough to cope with my local terrain and the top gear is a bit too high for my puny legs, except when going downhill. It has been ultra reliable and the only thing that stops its progress is a rear wheel puncture. Front wheel removal is a breeze; just undo the wheel nuts and out it comes. The rear wheel removal is a bit of a faff, especially in bad weather, because of the extra nuts involved when removing the chain tensioner and the 3 speed cable spindle. After a bit of practice, the folding is easy, but once folded, I was surprised by the weight and found it rather awkward to carry for any distance. I should imagine that the bigger roller wheels fitted to the A Line version would make it easier to push around than the tiny wheels of my B75. If I'd known what I know now, I would definitely have still invested in a Brompton , but paid the extra for the six speed Explore version.

@8hrAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that - very informative. There are no hills around here for miles, so it's good to hear about your experiences. I agree with the back wheel removal - I got a puncture on my very first ride so had to quickly learn how to remove it. Now I've done it a few times, it's much easier.

@sockensurfer 25 күн бұрын

Simply mount a smaller chainring at the front and you'll be able to climb any hill.

@8hrAdventures 25 күн бұрын

I'll certainly try that before my next visit to the hills. The 44T chainring looks like it could be a big help.

@SimonBrowneNZ 12 күн бұрын

@@8hrAdventuresI installed a 39 tooth but if you want chain/trouser guard there is one about with 40 tooth. Less is more. It makes a world of difference. I have 6 speed. I have hills in all directions. You will need to remove at least a couple of links with the smaller chainring. Install quick link while you are at it.

@8hrAdventures 12 күн бұрын

@@SimonBrowneNZ That sounds perfect. Where did you get the 39T chainring?

@3kek717 2 ай бұрын

It seems a good bike even on a muddy trail.

@8hrAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it is - it's not designed for it, but it's never let me down (and most of my rides include at least 10 miles off road).

@jackhorsley3912 2 ай бұрын

I used to have a 6 speed but I sold it. I think I want an A line as the internal hub will be so bullet proof for the uk weather. How is the lowest gear for hills? Lovely video, looks super relaxing and beautiful green grass!

@8hrAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Not many hills around here, but I've recently been to the Lake District and the gears were fine, even with my very average fitness level. However, I think I'd swap out the chainring for a smaller one if I regularly rode over more aggressive slopes such as those in the Peak District.

@TartanABU 2 ай бұрын

I am planning on doing the whole TPT in September on my Brompton C Line pulling a small trailer. Does that sound nuts?!

@8hrAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Yes. But in a good way! Have a fantastic journey.

@MrAjayz 2 ай бұрын

Nice video and love the white brompton.

@8hrAdventures 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I wasn't sure about the white at first as I tend to get covered in mud on my rides, but it's so easy to clean, and it also makes me more visible to drivers when I'm on the road.

@carltongadgettmannprice352 2 ай бұрын

I purchased an unbranded folding bike from either Ebay or Amazon close to 12 years ago and that bike is still going strong to this day.

@8hrAdventures 2 ай бұрын

I'm amazed how resilient they are - this old bike has survived multiple camping trips and is used daily by my kids and is still going strong.

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