Brompton folding bikes are a popular choice for day-to-day transport, and adding a dedicated front bag makes them even more practical for everyday urban journeys.
A dedicated Brompton front bag is the best way to carry luggage, as it eliminates the need for a backpack, which can cause sweating and aching, and helps stabilize the low-trail steering by distributing the weight over the front wheel.
Brompton front bags clip onto the Front Carrier Block (£19), which is rated for loads up to 10kg, although it can carry more, as evidenced by the author's experience of hauling 35kg of tiles, albeit at one's own risk.
having the weight over the front wheel helps stabilise the low-trail steering.
The Front Carrier Block can also be fitted to other small-wheelers with a matching head-tube mount, such as Circe's Helios tandem.
Author's summary: Brompton front bags enhance practicality.