Velocity PrintworksThis is my entry for the #cheapbikebuildoff2025 challenge hosted by @mull3tmechanic.
*edit, looks like I’m out of the running now! But still check out the contest!
Voting is still open and each day the winners advance to the next round, please vote for my entry here, thanks!: https://commoninja.site/cheapbikebuildoff2025
I will release the Friction Brifter 3D model soon as well!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Overview of bike 01:41 - Build/part list 02:52 - Basic part upgrades 04:17 - 3D Printed Friction Brifter Upgrade 11:24 - Making the Copper front rack 14:35 - Review of ride quality and conclusion
Getting Creative on a £120 bike buildVelocity Printworks2025-02-27 | This is my entry for the #cheapbikebuildoff2025 challenge hosted by @mull3tmechanic.
*edit, looks like I’m out of the running now! But still check out the contest!
Voting is still open and each day the winners advance to the next round, please vote for my entry here, thanks!: https://commoninja.site/cheapbikebuildoff2025
I will release the Friction Brifter 3D model soon as well!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Overview of bike 01:41 - Build/part list 02:52 - Basic part upgrades 04:17 - 3D Printed Friction Brifter Upgrade 11:24 - Making the Copper front rack 14:35 - Review of ride quality and conclusion
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Overview 01:59 - What is the BrompRack? 03:11 - The parts 04:07 - Installation 06:00 - Weekly Recap
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: www.Velocityprintworks.comA catch up ride to Little Portugal and Nine Elms MarketVelocity Printworks2025-09-20 | Ride along on this Sunday ride through London where I update you guys on thing I've been working on. I'll get back to a regular weekly upload schedule!
Felix's Channel: @thebikefelix
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: www.Velocityprintworks.com10+ Brompton Upgrades I Dont RecommendVelocity Printworks2025-08-14 | Learn from me and save your money! Skip these Brompton "upgrades"/mods.
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: www.Velocityprintworks.comBrompton Rear Triangle RemovalVelocity Printworks2025-08-06 | This is the easiest way I found to remove the non-advanced Brompton rear triangle from the main frame. You do not need any special tools.
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: www.Velocityprintworks.comCritical Mass, Box Hill Loop, Brompton Pub Crawl and Richmond Park PicnicVelocity Printworks2025-08-05 | Packed 8 days of Brompton related cycling content. Critical Mass was as crazy as ever. Tested myself to see if I could keep up with Roadies on a hilly ride to Box Hill, a mid week pub crawl across East London, and a nice double picnic ride to Richmond Park and along the Thames in Hammersmith! Even managed to finally get my cheap Brompton for a new build.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Overview 00:31 - Critical Mass 01:18 - Box Hill Loop with TMC 11:45 - Nine Elms Market 12:02 - New Bike Day! 14:48 - East London Pub/Taproom/Brewery Crawl 15:10 - Brompton Picnic
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: www.Velocityprintworks.comDIY Insta360 X4 lens Replacement RepairVelocity Printworks2025-07-26 | Documenting how I repaired my scratched insta360 X4 lens. This is the "easy" way which does not involve taking apart the entire camera.
Something different for this channel but I think it will be helpful since I could not find anyone showing how this was actually done. I think it's fairly DIYable.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Overview 01:39 - Breaking the lens 05:42 - Grinding down the lens opening 09:04 - Fitting the lens 11:09 - Testing the result
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: www.Velocityprintworks.comDunwich Dynamo Bikepacking w/ London Brompton ClubVelocity Printworks2025-07-19 | First Dunwich Dynamo in the bag! Covered about 308km over 3 days/nights.
In this video, I'll cover the Dun Run, then the two days and nights of camping afterwards. It was an unofficial London Brompton Club ride. Since a coach could not be organized it would be quite stressful helping everyone with varying abilities either camp or get back to London.
Also the toastie maker is the "Soto Hot Sandwich Maker".
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: www.Velocityprintworks.comJk Replacing scratched lens. I’ll upload the full video after! #insta360 #insta360x4Velocity Printworks2025-07-09 | ...Brompton Titanium Brake Bolt Upgrade: How To and Comparison to Litepro and Thx4RideVelocity Printworks2025-07-06 | Skip around in the timeline if you aren't interested in seeing the section on installing, hopefully you'll still get some useful information comparing a few Brompton brake options!
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: www.Velocityprintworks.comBikesoups Brompton BonanzaVelocity Printworks2025-06-30 | Bikesoup hosted an event called Brompton Best in Fold on Saturday June 28th 2025 which I attended! I had a great time and I hope they do it again!
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: Velocityprintworks.comBWC and Whats Next!Velocity Printworks2025-06-25 | Watched the Brompton World Championship 2025 in London this past weekend and attended the sunday social ride hosted by Brompton/London Brompton Club. Also wanted to update everyone on what I am working on these days for Velocity Printworks.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Brompton World Championship 03:30 - Sunday Social Ride with Brompton/LBC 10:24 - What is Velocity Printworks 11:47 - Upcoming Parts and Projects 16:36 - 20" Off-road Touring Brompton 18:12 - Branding? 19:12 - New 3D Printer?
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: Velocityprintworks.comRiro Brompton Carbon Fork ReviewVelocity Printworks2025-06-09 | Review of these very cheap carbon forks for the Brompton including my own experiences and others' that I've seen online. I will also be trying to compare them to the much more expensive Silverock carbon forks which these seem to be a copy of.
PS You might find cheaper links to the above since there are many sellers but the one's I have linked here are either the stores that I used or stores/listings that are well established with more reviews.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro/Overview 00:38 - Weight savings 01:33 - Why are these forks so cheap? 03:01 - Problems with the Riro Forks 05:01 - Part Compatibility 06:39 - Conclusion
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: Velocityprintworks.comLondon Brompton Club: London to Paris (ft. Paris Brompton Club)Velocity Printworks2025-06-02 | 5 Day group ride from London to Paris!
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: www.Velocityprintworks.comCycling in Japan for Non-Cycling EnthusiastsVelocity Printworks2025-05-24 | Actually Diane cycles to work but she doesn't like longer distance rides.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Rural riding around Kinosaki 12:03 - Kyoto by bike 17:24 - Tokyo exploration on foot 19:44 - Tokyo by bike 31:54 - Goodbye Japan, Hello Paris
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: Velocityprintworks.comCycling in Japan: Broken saddle, crash, what could possibly go right?Velocity Printworks2025-05-18 | It was one of those trips where I got to test the limits of what I could overcome. Luckily it all worked out in the end! Learned a lot, saw a lot, definitely a ride to remember!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Ride 1: Osaka to Kyoto 04:27 - Ride 2: Kyoto Mountains 24:27 - Ride 3: Kyoto to Osaka 35:40 - Chill days in Osaka
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com Webstore for things I make: Velocityprintworks.comDual chainrings and save weight, upgrade your Bromptons crankset!Velocity Printworks2025-04-28 | This video was harder to make than I thought! So many details to explain that I took for granted after trying all these options over the years. But check the video timeline if you just want solid recommendations that work.
Some of the links below are affiliate links which help the channel!
Dual Chainring Square Taper Recommendation - Stronglight Impact E (including dual chainring only): spacycles.co.uk/m8b0s109p45/STRONGLIGHT-Impact-Double-Chainset - For the square taper dual chainring, I recommend going with the Shimano UN300 127.5 mm spindle width which you should be able to find on ebay or most bike stores.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Reasons for changing your crankset 01:59 - Bottom Bracket things to think about 04:45 - Crank things to think about 06:47 - Chainring things to think about 08:38 - Dual Chainring - Non Square Taper Recommendation 09:00 - Dual Chainring - Square Taper Recommendation 09:56 - Dual Chainring Recommendations vs Stock 10:16 - Ultralight Single Chainring Recommendation
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.comHow to pack a Brompton for Shopping in Japan.Velocity Printworks2025-04-19 | How I am packing for my cycling and touristy trip to Japan!
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.comMax speed on a touring Brompton? #Bikepacking #bromptonbicycle #trifold #biketouringVelocity Printworks2025-04-12 | The max speed I hit on my recent bikepacking/biketouring trip on my "Brompton". I wasn't exactly aero with my windbreaker and front bag...Bikepacking Spain on a Trifold BromptonVelocity Printworks2025-04-12 | The last three days involves some beautiful camping in olive groves under clear starry nights and some epic climbs to an abandoned military base, a pilgrimage location, and over the Sierra del Torcal to get back to Malaga, and all on my "Brompton"/Brompnot's 16" wheels.
It was a great test for the sketchy £80 carbon disc forks as well!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - Day 4 - Los Villares to ~Cabra 02:51 - Day 4 - Exploring abandoned military base at La Pandera 11:25 - Day 4 - Setting up camp and astrophotography 12:24 - Day 5 - ~Cabra to ~Alameda 15:31 - Day 5 - Climb to Ermita virgen de la sierra 16:29 - Day 5 - Descent from Ermita virgen de la sierra 23:38 - Day 6 - ~Alameda to Malaga 26:43 - Day 6 - Crossing Sierra del Torcal 29:01 - Day 6 - Hiking El Torcal 29:59 - Day 6 - Descending El Torcal 37:15 - Day 6 - Malaga and Wrapup
This trip really put my "Brompton"/Brompnot to the test. Keep in mind, this build still uses the Brompton/Sturmey Archer 12 speed system with an added 5th sprocket making it 15 speeds. This makes the bike an absolute beast at climbing and I could fit even lower gears!
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Gear and Technical Information 02:45 - Day 0.5 - Getting to Spain 03:13 - Day 1 - Malaga to Jaen (by car) 07:23 - Day 2 - Jaen and Pico Almaden Climb 20:35 - Day 2 - Post ride exploration in Jaen 24:28 - Day 3 - Jaen to Los Villares 28:22 - Day 3 - Post ride repairs and hike
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.comFirst time designing something to be lasercut! So excited that it has (mostly) come together.Velocity Printworks2025-04-02 | ...Packing/Planning for Bikepacking in Spain with a Folding BikeVelocity Printworks2025-03-24 | Route planning and packing for my upcoming bikepacking trip on my "Brompton"/Trifold/Brompnot. I will mainly be following along the Del Aceite Greenway trail in Andalucia, Spain, starting in Jaén.
It should be roughly 400km over 6 days (March 25th - 31st 2025).
Follow my Instagram /velocityprintworks for live-ish trip updates.
The Brompton Bike Microadventures in Spain channel I mentioned: @bromptonmicroadventures
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:16 - Route Planning 06:16 - Packing for the Plane 14:43 - Packing for the Bike 22:46 - Repacking for the Plane
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.comIs this why there are so many Brompton clones?Velocity Printworks2025-03-17 | I haven't seen much information on how the Brompton v. Chedech copyright infringement case actually ended so I did a deep dive into what happened.
I did the translation through Word’s built in translator then ChatGPT for any parts that didn’t make much sense. It’s not a professional translation. Also, I omitted the footnotes in the translation for formatting reasons but I did try to keep the structure similar. I did the translation for my own understanding so please excuse the poor formatting. I've kept the highlighting to show what I thought was interesting.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - My qualifications or lack thereof 01:10 - Brompton v. Chedech Overview 02:21 - CJEU - Can you copyright a functional design? 05:26 - Belgian court makes the decision 06:32 - Brompton v Chedech: Electric Boogaloo 07:12 - Unfair Commercial Practice Argument 09:36 - Legal Conclusion 11:15 - Ethical/Moral Considerations
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com£80 Brompton Carbon Forks - What Could Go Wrong?Velocity Printworks2025-03-03 | Back to some Brompton modification content with this cheap Riro carbon fork for the Brompton I picked up a few months ago from Aliexpress.
Parts linked below just note that you might find the parts cheaper from other vendors but these are the vendors I bought from. Also, I did not leave a review on the forks (I never do before I try the product and I did not get a chance to before the review expired). I would probably rate it a 3 star given the issues. Affiliate link for the parts: ZRace M1 Hydraulic Brake set: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oof3Els Riro Carbon Fibre Fork: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooLXaMe
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Overview of the fork 04:10 - Hands on review of the fork 05:42 - Fork installation 14:56 - Hydraulic brake bleeding 21:59 - Test ride and initial thoughts
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.comLondon Brompton Club: Southeast London RollercoasterVelocity Printworks2025-02-23 | Join me on the London Brompton Club ride on Saturday February 2025 where we tackle 637m elevation gain in 47km on this shortened version of the Lee Velo full Rollercoaster route (2000m over 124km).
If this type of ride video is interesting to you, please like, comment, and let me know!
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com8.6kg Budget Brompton BuildVelocity Printworks2025-02-16 | This video is about my 8.6kg Brompton build for £1400 built from a second hand Brompton Superlight (S2LX). I will also recommend £580 in upgrades that can cut about 1.5kg off the weight of your Brompton!*
*Actual weight loss will vary with parts being changed out.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Comparison to stock Bromptons 01:49 - Use case for this Brompton 02:32 - Rear Bike Upgrades 04:45 - Centre Bike Upgrades 06:36 - Front Bike Upgrades 09:53 - Looking at Spreadsheet 11:23 - Summary 12:43 - Bike Weighing
Instagram: /velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.com#cheapbikebuildoff2025 Day 4 ProgressVelocity Printworks2025-02-11 | I am participating in the #Cheapbikebuildoff 2025 where you have a budget os 150USD/121GBP to build up a cool bike. Days 1-3 are on my instagram but I plan to make a full length video once I am done!
Today's progress on DIY Brifters, finished the copper rack!
After some refinement I can build it up again. I bought a set of deore derailleurs for £11 which I plan to put on since the current ones seems pretty bad (but they do technically still work). Kind of want new cranks and pedals as well.
A copper rivet Brooks would be 👌but it’s expensive…Brompnot Bikepacking in the Peak DistrictVelocity Printworks2025-02-08 | Final part of my 208 km solo bikepacking trip I did in the Peak District, Derbyshire, UK in September 2024.
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:58 - Start of the Winnats Pass Segment 02:51 - Bike Gearing 05:13 - Bikepacking Gear 12:24 - Rough Roads 14:43 - Day 3
Instagram: / velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.comPeak District Bikepacking on a Brompton*Velocity Printworks2025-02-01 | 208 km solo bikepacking trip I did in the Peak District, Derbyshire, UK in September 2024. Part 1 of 2. Stay tuned for part 2 where I tackle Winnats Pass on a Brompton* loaded with camping gear!
*Not actually a Brompton but a 16" Trifold 😉 See here for explanation: yt.openinapp.co/dpd8z
Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Route Planning 01:25 - Packing 02:01 - Bad Pun 02:04 - Beginning of Ride 06:35 - End of Ride 06:57 - Hiking! 08:15 - Back to camp 08:35 - Facebook Rant 09:09 - Outro
Instagram: instagram.com/velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.comBrompton EDC Toolkit #Brompton #EDC #3dprinting #toolsVelocity Printworks2025-01-27 | A 3D printed tool pouch for the Brompton I made that allows me to build up my own EDC toolkit. It's lighter than the Brompton standard toolkit and has additional functionality along with being able to fit a TPU tube inside!
I also make one for the T line which has even more room and would be less of a squeeze with a bigger multitool.What is a Brompton/Brompnot - Is it illegal?Velocity Printworks2025-01-26 | Not a video I want to make but I wanted somewhere I could point to when the inevitable question arises. Stay tuned for the next video which will be on my three day Peak District Bikepacking trip!
And apologies for speaking so fast especially on such dense material. Really have to work on pacing in the next video!
Timestamps: 00:00 - What is a "Brompton" 01:53 - Is it legal? 04:48 - Is it ethical/moral?
Instagram: instagram.com/velocityprintworks Email: Ed@Velocityprintworks.comUltralight No Compromise BromptonVelocity Printworks2025-01-20 | After modifying almost every component on my previous Brompton, I decided to start with a blank slate and build up my dream "Brompton". It's my only bike so it had to do everything while satisfying my weight weenie tendencies.