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Clive R Robertson October 22nd 03 06:30 PM

Brompton Folding Bike on Tubes
 
On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:04:50 -0700, "Kat"
wrote:

I once allowed someone down onto the platform with an unfolded Brompton
because he assured me he could fold it before an incoming train had opened
its doors; and he could too!


Once I was at Kings Cross Thameslink with my Brompton unfolded, and I
kept it like that to the Victoria Line platforms (since the wheels on
the carrier are akin to useless). Since the train was coming in I got
on like that, and had it folded by the time I got off at Highbury and
Islington (WAGN also require it to be folded at this point). I noticed
the train operator looking back to check on me!

They are quite amazing bikes but pretty pricey I think...


True, but worth every penny -- and forever getting favourable
comments. Very quick to fold and unfold, with a little practice.

Regards,

Clive
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Kat October 22nd 03 07:04 PM

Brompton Folding Bike on Tubes
 

"Steve Fitzgerald" ] wrote in message
...
In message , Kat
writes

The Train Operator would be well within his/her rights (outside the
specified times and on wrong sections of the line) to ask you to leave

the
train.


And frequently do - In fact I did today :-)

I never do with a Brompton though as they are specifically allowed.


I once allowed someone down onto the platform with an unfolded Brompton
because he assured me he could fold it before an incoming train had opened
its doors; and he could too!
They are quite amazing bikes but pretty pricey I think...


--
Kat in Downtown Toronto




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