brompton

I didn’t like the standard Brompton rack, so removed it from my bike and sold it. A few weeks on and I realised that as well as the obvious ability to carry stuff, the rack protected the mudguard from scratching and the bike was much easier to wheel around on 4 wheels than 3. I also got fed up...

Hello, I am debating wether to buy a Brompton cycle. It's basically the small fold I am interested in. I visited a main Brompton dealer in Birmingham to look at the bikes. Now, the chap in the shop described the method of changing the two triggers and what they are changing...but me being...

I am going to Paris next week for a business trip and ordinarily I get around ok via their tube network. But I am considering taking my brompton and avoiding having to use any public transport and might give me a bit more scope to do some sight seeing in my free evening. Does anyone have any...

These are parts which were replaced when upgrading from a 3 speed BSR Sturmey hub Brommie to the 8 speed SA hub by means of the Kinetics conversion kit. I doubt if I had exceeded 300 miles before upgrading. I'm selling these as a complete 3 speed kit. The 3 speed kit consists of a standard rear...

I'm on my Brompton pulling away from a stop this morning and I feel the back wheel wobble in an alarming fashion. Stopping quickly as possible I check the bike over and somehow I've lost one of the bolts holding the rear spindle in place. The replacement part would be £20 but Brompton recommend...

I've fitted Tannus tyres to my Brompton. Fitting them is probably worth a thread of its own, but suffice to say it's doable at home but very difficult - and I consider myself a fairly competent home mechanic. I've done 10 miles on them and my initial impressions are that they're absolutely...

Velovision had a great scoop on Saturday Simon the new editor was able to interview Bromptons MD and discover revealing plans for the new electric version . The video can be found on VV website

Demo bikes at The Prudential Ride London event this weekend.

i've just got around to removing and greasing the BB on my few hundred miles old Brompton. It's a FAG with plastic cups - the fixed cup side of which I've sheared off the outer portion: This doesn't affect the function, but I suspect it will be a hacksaw and hammer job to remove the remains...

I'm seriously thinking of bring my Brommie over to the village i have a house in Spain but it is seriously hilly around here, so what adjustments will I be able to make or get my LBS to do to make it a bit easier to get up the hills. Also what would i expect to pay for the adjustments.

Hi I have a 2015 Lagoon Blue with firm suspension,Marathon tyres,mudguards and reduced gearing that I bought from Cycle Heaven in York along with a hard case for storage and transport. I have all receipts. The bike has been used for holidays only whilst at my caravan in Hornsea. At most covered...

Hard to get, but really nice paint, heard it was done in house. Ok, not functional upgrade but still... :tongue::wahhey::evil:

Does anyone have a link to a exploded diagram of the rear brake assembly? I found this site https://brompton.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/203295871-Download-all-data-schematics But it doesn't include what I want. The problem I'm having is that the rear caliper appears to have lost its...

I bought a replacement front lamp for my Brompton about 18 months ago. It runs off the hub dynamo While it is much brighter than the lamps I used before, it annoyingly interferes with the front pannier. The lamp is basically too big. Can anyone recommend another lamp, preferably with measurements?

I hesitate to post this as it's such a minor thing, but I've picked up many minor tips over the years and this may be useful for some. The original plastic bit that covers the left hand front wheel nut on a Brompton (left in photo below) and offers some protection against bashing the chainstay...

I had a bit of a close call this morning and came closer than I would have liked to being under a Nisan Nirvara. View: https://youtu.be/R0aZqtEq3-k Audio removed due to getting a bit sweary. Caught up with the guy about a mile down the road to try and explain to him the error of his ways and...

In the first flush of Brompton ownership I bought 2 of these, but really only need 1, so will sell this for £5 posted. Sells for £2.95 at Ikea - I'm not trying to rip anyone off, it will cost me £2.90 to post! Payment by bank transfer please...

Should be fun, eh? LINK

For sale: black Ortlieb O bag for Brompton front carrier block. This is my father's bag who rarely used it. It's in very good condition and little used. (Only the shoulder strap is missing.) 90 pounds central London pick up, 95 pounds posted. (Current version costs 200 pounds...

I've been considering buying a Brompton for a while. I wanted a bike for commuting and short trips, but it had to fold so I can take it on the train if I don't fancy riding both ways to and from work. Problem was I hadn't been able to find a dealer with a reasonable choice to try out...

After four and half years of commuting on my Birdy about 10 miles a day the rim on my rear wheel has worn through. I've never worn through the rim of the wheel on any of my other bikes so a first for me. And because my commute takes me through that London and the Brompton is the most popular...

Would there be any objection to me posting my link to allow any new Brompton owners who register their bikes to receive a code for £100 to use at Brompton.com ? Potentially a free new bag for the new ride ! It's a win-win as I would receive the same amount too. Thought I'd ask before posting...

After a rather protracted purchasing process (during which I first bought a Swallow, then realised how thin the leather was, then considered and rejected a B17N) I have bought myself a lovely black Brooks Colt for my black and white S6L Brompton. I have heard that they are a literal pain in the...

Any idea how I can convert my Brompton to fixie...Been thinking about this for quite a while...Guess I could get a rear wheel made up with the right hub...Anybody else done this? If so tips on how to do this,please.Cheers.

First shown in Aug 2016 but repeated this weekend. For those who missed it the first time around: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07pmyd6/inside-the-factory-series-2-4-bicycles

I noticed a crack on my rear mudguard yesterday and was wondering if it is a common issue or not before I head down to the store I bought it from. The crack has originated from the jockey wheel bracket where you would expect the highest stress concentration when folded and being pushed around...

So it now annual limited edition, and no number plaque any more... :laugh:

I have short legs. Probably need to get measured properly, but a tailor once said I had a 27" inside leg. I love my Brompton, but for slightly longer periods in the saddle, I have been finding I start getting some hip pain. Also, even after various saddle positions, find that at higher...