Another Brompton Project

[JhnBssll]

Love this bike. I'd like to think had I gone down a more 'original-plus' route with mine I'd have come out with something looking as nice as this, but I may be kidding myself

 

[Gunk]

Love this bike. I'd like to think had I gone down a more 'original-plus' route with mine I'd have come out with something looking as nice as this, but I may be kidding myself

it still would had purple spoke nipples 😂

 

[JhnBssll]

it still would had purple spoke nipples 😂

Yeah, thats always the worry

 

[straas]

Another quick update, the Brommie is still getting plenty of use, the detachable basket was a great idea and is used regularly for trips to our local shops. It’s had plenty of weight in it and seems really robust.

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The Brooks B17 has been removed for another project but has been replaced with a Swift, which I think suits the bike better as it’s slimmer.

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I’ve also changed the flimsy plastic 3 speed changer

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Usually with these sort of projects once built, I get a bit bored and move them on, however the Brompton just continues to be a rolling project, if I see an idea I like I then consider adding It.

What basket is that?

 

[Gunk]

What basket is that?

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/front-bike-basket-black-id_8031536.html

 

[straas]

Cheers - got it on order!

 

[straas]

Cheers - got it on order!

aaaaand the basket's here.

now to attach the mount!

 

[Gunk]

If you go back a few pages you’ll see how I did it.

 

[straas]

Eurgh - don't have enough long M4 bolts.

I know these are labelled as M4, but just wanted to check they'll definitely work? https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-furniture-screws-m4-x-40mm-6-pack/3243x

Not sure 40mm will be long enough?

 

[straas]

Needs a bit of tidying up, but it's on!

The screwfix bolts were too long in the end, and slightly smaller diameter than I wanted - but it should work ok.

The chinese bracket does feel a bit loose on the brompton mount though, is that fairly normal?

 

[Gunk]

It is a touch loose but that looks pretty good 👍

 

[straas]

Working well so far - a couple of beer runs and picked up 10 window openers in it today.

Do you use anything to stop stuff flying out over rough ground? Think I was pretty close to losing a beer on friday!

 

[Gunk]

I use one of those nylon M&S carrier bags which fold into a ball, I can stick it in my pocket and then unfold when needed

 

[Tenkaykev]

I've got several rucksacks of various sizes. Some of them have a pocket in the base which contains an elasticated rain cover.
Ideal for stretching over the top of the basket.
Most outdoor shops sell the covers separately.

 

[straas]

Ah nice - I must have one lying around somewhere.

So amazing to be able to go into a shop, leave the handlebars up to roll the bike around - then add things to the basket.

There's a lidl about 2km away. Got there & back with shopping in about 20 mins on friday.