I’ve spent the past year with this British racing green C-line M6E as my main bike and I couldn’t be happier with it.
* It handles my short daily commute with ease.
* It’s done some 40k+ rides, handled gravel and dirt, done some mild trails. Rain, snow, etc etc.
* Maintenance has been very easy.
I give it a full drivetrain clean every 2-3 weeks or as needed from particularly dusty rides. Even after a particularly bad crash, it just needed a brake adjustment.
* Only last week did I get my first flat, which was caused by a faulty pump. I keep the tire pressure above 90 and still haven’t had a true puncture.
* it’s mostly stock, but the grips and pump had to go. I might have to replace the bell soon, but that’s the worst of it.
* The only times I’ve felt the need to ride my other bike (all city space horse) is when I need to lock it outside a movie theatre.
I expected the Brompton to be a compromise, but it really turned out to be the perfect city bike that can take on the odd adventure.
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I’ve spent the past year with this British racing green C-line M6E as my main bike and I couldn’t be happier with it.
* It handles my short daily commute with ease.
* It’s done some 40k+ rides, handled gravel and dirt, done some mild trails. Rain, snow, etc etc.
* Maintenance has been very easy.
I give it a full drivetrain clean every 2-3 weeks or as needed from particularly dusty rides. Even after a particularly bad crash, it just needed a brake adjustment.
* Only last week did I get my first flat, which was caused by a faulty pump. I keep the tire pressure above 90 and still haven’t had a true puncture.
* it’s mostly stock, but the grips and pump had to go. I might have to replace the bell soon, but that’s the worst of it.
* The only times I’ve felt the need to ride my other bike (all city space horse) is when I need to lock it outside a movie theatre.
I expected the Brompton to be a compromise, but it really turned out to be the perfect city bike that can take on the odd adventure.