Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We will review some of the most common 16" tires available and help you chose which one is the right one for your Brompton adventure.
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Brompton Tire Evolution
01:44 Tire dimension [ETRTO]
02:37 Tire Weight
04:00 Puncture Protection
07:18 Rolling Resistance
11:01 Other Factors
11:13 Conclusion
References:
bicyclerollingresistance.com
A-to-B Magazine No 119
A-to-B Magazine No 123
A-to-B Magazine No 128
Brompton Bicycle, David Henshaw 3rd Edition
gribble.org/cycling/power_v_speed.html [Cycling Power]
youtube.com/SchwalbeBikeTires
youtube.com/watch?v=6Evpe0Q7LpI&t=88s [Continental Tires]
#Brompton #2Bikes4Adventure
Copyrights
- Music: The Day is Close - The 126ers
We will review some of the most common 16" tires available and help you chose which one is the right one for your Brompton adventure.
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Brompton Tire Evolution
01:44 Tire dimension [ETRTO]
02:37 Tire Weight
04:00 Puncture Protection
07:18 Rolling Resistance
11:01 Other Factors
11:13 Conclusion
References:
bicyclerollingresistance.com
A-to-B Magazine No 119
A-to-B Magazine No 123
A-to-B Magazine No 128
Brompton Bicycle, David Henshaw 3rd Edition
gribble.org/cycling/power_v_speed.html [Cycling Power]
youtube.com/SchwalbeBikeTires
youtube.com/watch?v=6Evpe0Q7LpI&t=88s [Continental Tires]
#Brompton #2Bikes4Adventure
Copyrights
- Music: The Day is Close - The 126ers
![Brompton vs Dahon Mariner D8: Which is right for you?
The Brompton C Line Explore OR the Dahon Mariner D8— Which folding bike is right for you?
Brompton C Line Explore [ https://amzn.to/3kmjNMT ]
Dahon Mariner D8 40th Ed. [ https://amzn.to/49yDFkJ ]
Brompton Rear Rack [ https://amzn.to/3hF7IkN ]
To help with the decision, we created an evaluation grid and assigned points to the following characteristics:
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Evaluation Grid
00:31 Cost [20 pts]
01:03 Foldability
01:09 Ease of Folding [5 pts]
01:32 Size/ Weight [15 pts]
02:28 Ride Quality
02:37 Bike Fitting [5 pts]
03:07 Gearing [5 pts]
03:52 Brakes [5 pts]
04:27 Comfort [5 pts]
05:57 Maintenance
05:58 Tires [5 pts]
06:25 Proprietary Parts [5 pts]
06:52 Support [5 pts]
07:21 Luggage Capacity [10 pts]
07:38 Reliability/ROI [15 pts]
08:29 Final Score
Of course, The relative weight for each characteristic will depend on the rider’s priorities. For example, Foldability would be paramount for a commuter while a casual rider may be more budget driven.
References:
One Problem with Brompton - Brompton Traveler
[ https://youtu.be/mLBk3ElzW0A ]
Copyrights:
- Music: The Day is Close - The 126ers
#brompton #2bikes4adventure #foldingbike #dahon Brompton vs Dahon Mariner D8: Which is right for you?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p6bjWHg2XJ8/mqdefault.jpg)






![Daytime Running Lights [ Feat: Bontrager Flare & Ravemen FR160 ]
Do daytime running lights actually improve bicycle safety? Should they be flashing or steady? We will investigate in this video.
https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/daytime_running_lights/
https://www.ravemen.com/FR/FR160.html
Ravemen FR160 [ https://amzn.to/42gjoMw ]
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Cars vs Bicycles Statistics
0:43 Most common crashes
1:14 Daytime Running Lights Research
2:06 Steady or Flashing?
2:48 Rear Light
4:17 Front Light
5:40 Conclusion
References:
Safety effects of permanent running lights for bicycle
[https://vbn.aau.dk/ws/portalfiles/portal/274548813/Safety_effects_of_permanent_running_lights_for_bicycles.pdf ]
The Conspicuity benefits of bicycle taillights in daylight
[https://pubs.lib.uiowa.edu/driving/article/28365/galley/136657/view/#:~:text=Additionally%2C%20the%20bicyclist%20was%20recognized,to%20recognize%20bicyclists%20during%20daylight ]
Optimizing the temporal dynamics of light to human perception
[ https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1213170109 ]
https://rideofsilence.org/main.php
Copyrights:
Video by RDNE Stock Project on Pexels [ Paramedic First Aid ]
Video by CityXcape on Pexels [ Wrecked car ]
Video by Pickatrick on Pexels [ Judge using a gavel ]
Video by Art Dio on Pixabay [ World Map ]
Video by German Korb on Pexels [ Montreal traffic management ]
Video by Cottonbro on Pexels [ bikers riding in group ]
Image by Shelly Toscano from Pixabay [Emoji]
#brompton #2bikes4adventure Daytime Running Lights [ Feat: Bontrager Flare & Ravemen FR160 ]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s5MqwROt5Qs/mqdefault.jpg)

![The Basket Case Showdown - Which one is the best? [Brompton vs Wotancraft]
Basket bags are one of the most cost efficient solution to carry items on your Brompton. We compare Brompton Borough/Liberty bags against the new Wotancraft Pioneer Basket bag.
WOTANCRAFT Bicycle Bags
https://bit.ly/3Degdtk
Brompton Basket on Amazon [ https://amzn.to/3YoAINW ]
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Brompton Borough/Liberty Basket bags
01:58 Wotancraft Pioneer Basket Bag
03:00 Comparative Evaluation
05:37 Conclusion
#Brompton #2Bikes4Adventure
Copyrights
- Music: The Day is Close - The 126ers The Basket Case Showdown - Which one is the best? [Brompton vs Wotancraft]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/stXtdMCJY9M/mqdefault.jpg)
