The novelty of a rear rack on a Brompton no longer a novelty

Two blog posts in one day! Surely not?

On the Brompton bicycles I have owned, the idea of getting one with a rear rack or retrofitting one, has not been given a second thought. With my G-Line, it was a must as it was either rack with mudguards or no rack and no mudguards. Living in London/UK where the weather is as unpredictable as what seems to appear in the news at the moment, having a rack was a must.

Look at the rugged rear rack!

Perfect for those...ahem...spontaneous photo opportunities!

At first, the rack was a bit of a novelty and just existed. I didn't have a use for it. However, when I half folded the bike, it stayed in place in a rather pleasing way. Photo opportunities were made less scary as it make the bike more stable. When I was at a station, using the rack when the bike was semi-folded was wonderful. It glided along as a swan might. 

The addition of bungee straps meant that I could actually carry the odd item quite easily and securely. A panettone from a select delli travelled safely, sitting on the rack while traversing the wild gravel tracks to be found on Hampstead Heath!

On another occasion, I didn't take a front bag with me but stored what I needed in a little waterproof roll-top bag secured quite happily on the rear rack. It all worked well. 

I cannot see me getting a rear rack for any of my other Brompton bicycles. On the G-Line is really does enhance, the look. The look I refer to is one of dead hard, butchness. On my other Brompton bikes it might give off the vibe of a sociology teacher or maybe probation officer. I'm sure you know what I mean, but it just isn't for me. 

Yes, it makes the G-Line heavier however I like it and it works. It enhances the all-terrain, rugged look of the G-Line, even if the owner still looks like a junior government minister on a fact finding exercise!

Until next time, stay safe out there people!