The Brompton Café Lock: A Conundrum in Cycling Security

The great thing about owning a Brompton is that when you reach your destination, you simply fold and take it with you. The rather vulgar business of locking up your small-wheeled wonder to a lamppost, café table or chair, or heaven forbid, a railing, is something other members of the bicycle community do. That is certainly how I have approached things; however, Brompton have recently released a ‘Café Lock.’

A gripping review of Brompton's G-Line grips!

 Over the years, I have not really settled with the standard offerings as far as Brompton grips are concerned. For example, the ones that came with my Brompton 15 years ago were a bit like the foam lagging one places around pipes in your garage or outbuilding - uninviting and certainly not something one would want to cling to for dear life! They have certainly improved over the years, but like many enthusiasts out there, I swapped them out almost immediately for much better offerings from the likes of Ergon. I did expect to do the same for my G-Line, but I haven’t, and that’s saying something!

The Lamy 2000 fountain pen. Timeless like a Brompton!?

You might be aware that I occasionally have a fountain pen mention here or there on my blog and on my Instagram page @orangebrompton. Over the years, I have used and owned many fountain pens that have cost a great deal. Many have been sold, and I am now down to a very select few. The one pen that I have never sold, although I have acquired more over the years, is the Lamy 2000.