Group test: Brompton commuter bags
Brompton folding bikes are a popular choice for day-to-day transport; adding a dedicated front bag makes them even more practical.
According to Dan Joyce, Editor of Cycle magazine, Bromptons work best for everyday urban journeys such as the station-to-office commute.
Luggage is a given in such situations, and a dedicated Brompton front bag is the best way to carry it.
Using a front bag has several advantages:
- You won’t sweat or ache like you might with a backpack
- Having the weight over the front wheel helps stabilise the low-trail steering
Brompton front bags clip onto the head-tube-mounted Front Carrier Block (£19) that most models are sold with, rated for loads up to 10kg.
doing so is very much at your own risk
Brompton’s Front Carrier Block can also be fitted to other small-wheelers with the matching head-tube mount, such as Circe’s Helios tandem.
Author summary: Brompton front bags make folding bikes more practical for urban commutes.