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Taken on February 22nd, 2019. iPhone X wide angle, ISO 20, 1/787 sec at ƒ/1.8
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+ +I've coveted the Brompton folding bike for a few years now, and finally decided +to get myself one after find more and more badly maintained Citibikes. It's +a fantastic piece of engineering and great fun to ride. It's also a real head +turner, especially when folding or unfolding the bike! + +Mine is an S6L Nickel Edition. S means sporty flat handlebars, 6 means it has +six gears; three on a wide range Sturmey Archer hub and two on a little +derailleur system, and the L means it has mud guards. The six speed setup works +surprisingly well, and the mud guards keep all the muck off my back. The nickel +finish was expensive but looks stunning and is very hard wearing. + +It's a surprisingly fast ride, and it is very lively due to the small wheels, +but never feels sketchy at speed. I'm loving it so far!