Review on 🚴 Lightweight Easy Wheels Extension Bar for Brompton Folding Bike - 66g by Melvin Man

I have an M3R Brompton that I use for commuting. I need to get to the train station (1.5 miles), catch a train into town and then drive 4 miles to work. I unfold it several times a day (from home, to the train, from the train, to work, from work, to the train, from the train, home). Part of my travel time consists of going about 1 block down the platform and through the Chicago Board of Trade to the St. Due to the crowds and using the escalator, I keep my bike folded until I reach street level. The original wheels worked well but after a few years of use on these rides they wore out (see attached photo). I was also frustrated that the bike was clumsy as I rode through the crowd. So I switched to these extension bikes. The instructions for installing the extension weren't the best, but after placing my iPad next to the bike and looking at the photos on the purchase page, I was able to figure it out. . Make sure you decide which side will be extended before mounting! The side that pops out attaches to the gear side of the bike (you can see this in my attached photos). I have a problem with the product, although it has nothing to do with its quality (which is very good). To me. The extension works from the "wrong" end of the bike rack. This works when the bike is in "shopping cart" mode, the handlebars are up and the bike is being pushed. It's not like I need to use it for my commute - it's as little as possible, dragging behind/beside me, jerking the seat with my fingers at a small grip point. That doesn't really bother me as I still occasionally use the bike in shopping cart mode and the extension definitely stabilizes the bike. However, it was clear that the wheels and the extension I wanted to use to keep the bike rolling in super compact mode were not part of the original replacement purchase I made. I have now added a second pair of wheels to match the pair I received with the extension. These are attractive wheels that look better than the original lightweight Brompton wheels. They are also lighter. NOW my bike rolls great when fully folded. The wheels are slightly boxy compared to the rounder profile of the lightweight wheels. That little extra property really makes a difference. I also like that the wheels are now fully aligned. They were easy to change out with my Park Tools MTB-3 rescue tool, which has both hex and box wrenches. A box wrench is very handy to hold the nut when you unscrew (and then install) the wheels. Tip: Both Aceoffix and Brompton Easy Wheels have some side play. This can be secured by adding washers to the mounting bolt. The wheels don't come with washers, so you'll need to buy them separately or find them in the garage. I used one inside and one outside the Aceoffiix wheels to keep them from wobbling at all. Another tip: Do not tighten too much, otherwise you will block the freewheeling game. This also applies to lightweight Brompton wheels.