Canadian
First of 2 Brompton bike for oversea touring
Quebec, Canada
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Published: 2024-04-16
I present my first Brompton build, this one was a challenge since cable management is a nightmare on those bike. Plus i don't have fenders to use to place the controller as presented in grin's conversion of this bike. So here it is, its a 6 speed 2023 Brompton that i bought new and converted it into a no fender, single rear brake, single speed, (upcoming Tannus airless tire) and electric, compatible with Dewalt battery and my 900 watt/h Grin Battery.
The goal of this bike is a maintenance free, tool free, flat free solar world touring bike and I'm getting there. Its equip with the front direct motor that Grin provide, Baserunner controller, Throttle, CA3 and a torque sensor Erider.
I manage around 100km range on this bike without using the solar trailer (in progress) its by far my favourite bike. Planing on fitting a Grin All Axle on this next winter if all goes as plan. I use the front motor as a brake replacement with the regen so my only mechanical brake is the rear one and doesn't show any major wear even after 2000 KM, thanks to the regen.
I use a brompton front bag to hide the battery and i don't even have to take it out to charge as there cable exit for both connecting and charging the battery from the bag, so i can discretely charge it with a statiator in a cafe or something.
