A few weeks ago, I bought my first Brompton. Before this, I had a Btwin Fold Light 1" (amazing bike!), but as a lover of all things British, I just couldn't resist the Brompton.

I had a very clear idea of how I wanted it (honestly, I would have preferred the S-handlebar), but when I found this deal on the used market, I couldn't say no. It was completely stock (except for the Brooks B17 leather saddle), and since I love customizing my stuff, I decided to invest a bit of money to really make it my own—and most importantly, lighten it up a bit.

Here’s what I’ve changed so far, in order:
-Brooks ergonomic grips
-Brooks C17 Carved saddle
-Removed the rear fender with the rack and installed the clean version (I'll put the rack back on when I go bikepacking)
-Titanium seatpost
-TPU inner tubes
-Continental tan-wall tires
-Olight RN120C rear light
-Borough waterproof small bag

Without the bag, the bike weighs exactly 10.4 kg, down from what I believe was around 12–12.5 kg (it’s a 6speed).
It rides like a dream! You can really feel the weight difference, especially when carrying it on and off the train. Fantastic bike.

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