First week review of Brompton G line

Had the bike for a week and wanted to share my thoughts.

I did the the following with my G line:

• commuted circa 7.5 miles (there and back so a total of circa 15) three times in the week
• rode in all weather including dreadful cold and wet weather
• took it on the Elizabeth line on weekend for a visit to Covent Garden Brompton store
• did a shopping trip to Lidl

Commute:

My commute is all cycling, the roads can be terrible. But the G Line has been a dream, so so smooth. Felt even smoother than my bigger hybrid bike.

It is a bit slower but I don't mind as it means I'm taking fewer risks. I may change the tyres but in all honesty I'm not that bothered. I actually like the extra calorie burn! I need it.

The upright position and front carrier bag has been a delight for my back.

Conclusion: it's been perfect. I love it for my commute.

Weekend trip to Central London:

It is a big and heavy bike. I found using it on the train tough but do-able. The folded size is big.

I had opted for the lift for the return journey. As you can see, on the escalators you must out handle down otherwise you'll block the escalator.

I can imagine if I used it on train often I'd find it easier as my arms strengthen.
But this bike is not for daily multi modal transport for city trains/buses.

Conclusion: not for daily multi modal but extreme useful for the occasional train ride (in an emergency or otherwise). Even the spacious Elizabeth line on a weekend felt awkward. A picked tube would be well nigh impossible.

Shopping trip to Aldi:

As mentioned by other G line owners, it's not the most stable of bikes when folded. Therefore I did not even bother with the shopping kart mode.

However, I found pushing it do-able whilst also pushing the Lidl shopping basket.

I did over estimate how much I could carry in the large borough bag, could not close it because there was too much shopping.

Conclusion: do-able for a smallish shop/errand/emergency top up. The stable ride means that you'll have big smile on your face as you ride with a full bag of shopping. I did anyway

My first week with Brompton G line has been the beginning of a love affair.

There is more to come: looking forward to trying it out on light gravel.

Btw I also used it to pick up a bouquet of flowers from the florist!