brompton

Thanks to the contributors who helped me with a simple but very effective modification, particularly Fab Foodie, The Doctor, and Pale Rider. As I had no "bits-box chain-sets" I bought a new Stronglight 50/34 with 170mm cranks - same as the Brompton stock on my 2014 S6L with JIS taper BB...

Who would have believed it. Roger Seaton is attempting the TCR on a Brompton. I spoke to him at the start and his top goal is to get to the finish. He competed the race last year on a df bike. But scratched. Better luck this time.. The bike he is riding is titanium with an 11 speed hub. The...

I reckon Francesca can give the Steve Parry tandem a run for its money Francesca ready to go by chriscross1966 posted 1 Aug 2018 at 07:49Francesca at Paddington by chriscross1966 posted 1 Aug 2018 at 07:49Rear Delta by chriscross1966 posted 1 Aug 2018 at 07:49

https://nypost.com/2018/07/07/google-engineer-uses-a-rowboat-to-commute-to-work-in-nyc/

There was a thread a while back about options for Brompton front luggage. I've just stumbled across this link (I have no connection to the seller) for handmade canvas/leather bags at a LOT less than those from Brooks, et al...

@CopperBrompton I spotted this on Twitter and thought it would interest you. Such a clever adaptation... View: https://twitter.com/KineticsGlasgow/status/1014831325470130176

I have an S bag, bought in 2013. It is fine, but the strap is something I never use so decided to take it off. You can't. It is sewed in one side, so either you cut, or you waste a side pocket by rolling up the strap and putting it inside. That's one thing. The other is potentially more...

I use a Brompton (in conjunction with a train journey) to commute to the office. So far I have used my normal rucksack/backpack to hold my computer, notebook and other bits and pieces for work. However, I would much prefer to use a front-carrier bag on my bike instead of a back pack as doing...

Having just lashed out on some Schwalbe Kojak tyres, I'm just wondering whether the fact they're lighter and have a different tread pattern to the Marathons they'll replace will have any impact on performance, especially given the Brompton is a heavy bike and used for shopping, touring etc.

You could sell your 2005 Brompton for more than you paid for it. http://www.atob.org.uk/folding-bikes/brompton-folding-bikes-2005/ "The good news for traditionally-minded folk is that the old C, L and T-types remain on the books, and at similar prices.The C type becomes the C3E at £380, the L3...

I know this has come up here and all over the interweb, but I don't think I have ever found a conclusive answer. Does anyone know the source of the common creak that's associated with peddling, particularly down stroke on the left peddle? I have checked and double checked, all bolts are done...

Hi I know this is a folder but I am looking for very shallow advice, I am about to pull the trigger on a Brompton and have decided on an M6L with the low gear ratio option the only question is what colour? I quite fancy grey with Lime green forks and rear triangle but other suggestions are welcome.

..but it helps. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2G099tCs9g&list=PL3CA453EBD20AC9EB

I've had a Brompton for about two years, its a 2012 model 3 speed S,raw lacquer. The problem I have found with it is punctures but from the inside of the rim ( it's got Schwalbe Marathons on. I've had about 4. The first three, rear wheel, punctures were soon after I got the bike, I replaced...

Hi, My 6 speed Brompton is having a lot of trouble downshifting in the left-hand gear. The sturmey archer hub is working fine, but the chain isn't going from the small sprocket to the large sprocket when I shift using the left hand gear lever. It has no problem moving from the large sprocket...

I have done a bit of work on my Brompton which I need to finish off this weekend. I find the bracketry that holds the rear mudguard is not really up to the job when the bike is folded as the weight of the bike is transfered through the fragile plastic mudguard. My original mudguard...

I have: An unused standard Brompton saddle for which I'd accept a tenner, and A pair of unused standard Brompton pedals, which would retail for about £35 the pair. I'd accept £15 plus postage.

Recently fitted some Schwalbe 349 72 stud tires to my Brompton. I have other bikes with studded tires better suited to deeper snow, slush on ice etc, but my commute is sometimes fairly clear except for icy patches which I don't wish to encounter going downhill quickly or any other time...

Hi! Planning to mount a child seat to my other halfs Brompton, Looking at the Yepp Mini or one from BoBike... Any experience? Ta!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1214187207/piumanera-r1-carbon-fork-for-brompton-bicycle Not the cheapest bolt on you could fit, but I have no doubt I will find the wherewithall to obtain one ...

A bit of a sad story about a distinctive Brompton in London. http://road.cc/content/news/233442-stolen-bike-alert-london-cyclist-tells-how-he-was-mugged-his-brompton

Picked this Phillips Folda up for £20. It's in amazing condition to think its late 79s or early 80s? Thought it's worth a try for the money.

I've just replaced 2 spokes on my 2008 rear wheel. Unfortunately now that it is reassembled and back on the bike, the spoke cover/hub cover has been discovered lying on the workbench. How essential is this for keeping crud out of the hub? Should I disassemble and refit this now or leave it in...

The tyres that were supplied with my Brompton are sucking the life out of me. They are Marathon Plus. 16x13/8 So any recommendations as to a better rolling, quicker tyre. Obviously I will be trading off the puncture protection of the Plus', but dammit, they really are hard work.

I have a Brompton with Marathons on. There or four punctures in 3-4 years. All of them I think are rim tape related. I have (Now for the second time on the back) used electrical tape as well. The issue is that the valley of the rim is v shaped so it is impossible to get it seated flat About...

Ever since the nickel-plated Brompton was introduced, I'd been looking rather wistfully at them. The problem was, as I had a rather non-standard Brompton at the time (8-speed Sturmey Archer), and Brompton didn't sell the frame on its own, I'd have had to buy an expensive bike and then make the...

This morning i picked up my new Brompton - it's lovely! My other bikes are insured against theft and damage on my home insurance policy. I rang them to add my new bike and was told that i have reached the limit in value of bikes that they will include on the policy. I was prepared to increase my...

Looks lighter .. but the brake pad . Some like marathon racer tyers

Heads up for Brompton owners. Cant see this posted elsewhere. https://www.brompton.com/recall

I received this email today ... Edit. I ran the check and my bike is affected. I'll keep you posted how it goes. Voluntary Recall Notice FAG Bottom Bracket cartridge BB66 (April 2014 – May 2017) Through our warranty and quality assurance process we have become aware of an issue...