This was a build onto one of the limited edition black Bromptons – with matching black Rohloff hub and disc brakes.
Electric Rohloff Brompton
Raw Alfine Brompton
Stealth Rohloff Brompton
Lime Green Stainless Alfine Brompton
Rohloff Brompton Demonstrator
When Howard at Velovision Magazine suggested that I send him a custom Brompton to review, it seemed a good opportunity to build a test bike.
I didn’t want to go too experimental, this is a pretty normal Brompton with Rohloff hub and disc brakes.
One thing I have tried out is a TRP HY/RD disc brake, it’s an interesting design which uses a cable to pull a hydraulic piston which then operates the brakes. It’s too big to fit the back, but works nicely on the front.