tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post3912538314233293563..comments2024-03-28T22:16:25.686+00:00Comments on My Orange Brompton: Brompton Toolkit Still BrilliantMy Orange Bromptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527237035726801401noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-2041669053215467892019-04-14T18:05:48.991+01:002019-04-14T18:05:48.991+01:00Yes, they have been available for a while now. I s...Yes, they have been available for a while now. I suppose it is good to be able to buy them should the need arise. My Orange Bromptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527237035726801401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-41026547068488329972019-04-14T12:20:06.578+01:002019-04-14T12:20:06.578+01:00I have just noticed that some of the individual pa...I have just noticed that some of the individual parts of the toolkit e.g. the ratchet and tool bits can be purchased separately, on the event that something gets lost during roadside repairs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-79856511209777556912019-04-13T19:21:02.762+01:002019-04-13T19:21:02.762+01:00About this toolkit, I have hesitated several time ...About this toolkit, I have hesitated several time to buy it, but have always given that idea because of the heavy price tag (something like 70 euros. <br />Otherwise I find that it represents a great idea (essential tools always available, without carrying additional bag).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15921496639223277686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-10319685967676573572019-04-12T20:10:27.370+01:002019-04-12T20:10:27.370+01:00I like the Brompton toolkit too. The disadvantage,...I like the Brompton toolkit too. The disadvantage, perhaps, is that the screw bits and allen key heads are rather fiddly and easy to lose in grass, or at night - especially if you are hassled and in a hurry to effect a repair. They are lovely though, and I believe they were designed for Brompton by Joseph Joseph.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-11548560846962180582019-04-12T07:42:16.239+01:002019-04-12T07:42:16.239+01:00the toolkit unfortunately also makes the brompton ...the toolkit unfortunately also makes the brompton heavier. funny as it may be, a given weight in your backpack is a smaller inconvenience than the same grams on your bike;)<br /><br />the backpack btw is a good aerodynamic helper on any bike without drops. really makes a difference. should sit low on the back while biking.kaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04618953295890649984noreply@blogger.com