Brompton Project Part Two
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The problem is John, they get under your skin, I enjoy working on them more than any other bike and I also love riding them, they're just a giggle, like an old Raleigh Chopper!
Your work on your Brommie was epic, another level, you need to do another!
I found some time this evening (the benefit of working from home on a Tuesday) and fitted the new brake levers, I also replaced the cables and brake shoes. Sorry but the ergon grips have also been replaced (not a fan)
I noticed that the wheels need truing, theyāre not bad but Iāll do them anyway. I couldnāt resist fitting my used Brompton rear light!
I noticed that the wheels need truing, theyāre not bad but Iāll do them anyway. I couldnāt resist fitting my used Brompton rear light!
I spent an hour in the garage this evening and fitted the new rear mudguard. I deep cleaned the rear triangle, thereās no rust so underneath the years of grease and road grime thankfully itās a goodun.
I managed to lose one of the tiny nuts which attach the rear roller, thankfully I found one in my box of bits.
final job will be to clean and service the rear wheel plus fit the other new tyre, Iāve already stripped and rebuilt the tensioner which surprisingly was serviceable, the Sturmey Archer selector however does need changing, the chain looks as if it is ready to let go.
I managed to lose one of the tiny nuts which attach the rear roller, thankfully I found one in my box of bits.
final job will be to clean and service the rear wheel plus fit the other new tyre, Iāve already stripped and rebuilt the tensioner which surprisingly was serviceable, the Sturmey Archer selector however does need changing, the chain looks as if it is ready to let go.
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I am in awe of your restoration skills, great thread.
A couple of items arrived today, I couldnāt resist a trial fit. The basket is excellent - folds completely flat when not in use.
The genuine Brompton pump fits perfectly in the rear triangle
thatās it for this evening, I am going to leave the worst job (rear wheel) until the bank holiday weekend, Iām now into my second beer instead!
The genuine Brompton pump fits perfectly in the rear triangle
thatās it for this evening, I am going to leave the worst job (rear wheel) until the bank holiday weekend, Iām now into my second beer instead!
However all went wrong when I fitted the chain, it was too short so I have had order a 102 link instead, should arrive midweek.
Edit - picked one up from a lovely enthusiast run LBS in Cirencester today, so have cancelled the order and will fit either this evening or in the morning
But looks good.
Edit - picked one up from a lovely enthusiast run LBS in Cirencester today, so have cancelled the order and will fit either this evening or in the morning
But looks good.
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As I said earlier as soon as I sold the last one I regretted it. Iāve done this one to keep, thatās why I have been so thorough with it (and spent a small fortune!) Just picked up a chain so once thatās fitted - a maiden test ride!
Glad to hear that youāre enjoying yours Carl!
Ran in to my first problem today, the 3/32 chain I bought didnāt fit the rear sprocket, I then realised that the bike was fitted with an original 1/8" sprocket that was discontinued (in 2017) To replace the chain you need the 3/32" sprocket which was introduced in 2012, anyway it was only Ā£14, I should have ordered one at the same time I ordered the chain. Every day is a school day!
