Thanks for that , reason I ask is I've put a smaller chain ring onYes, it's mainly to tidy the chain when the bike is folded, and the derailleur function is a srcondary feature. If you add more chain, the arm will run out of travel and the chain will flop about after folding the bike.
This should help you to know the size you should have: Brompton chain length chart.Thanks for that , reason I ask is I've put a smaller chain ring on
Smaller chainring? Did you also take a couple of links out of the chain or buy a chain to match the new chainring size?
Its a clever design. If only they would sort out the plastic gear levers and awful pedals.
The Chpt3 has been around for a few years now but in small numbers.
You can still pick up normal Bromptons for 1/3 of the Chpt3 price.
A Brompton without guards just seems silly to me.
I have recently bought a 6 speed . Is there any reason the derailure is virtually horizontal ? As other with less gears are virtually vertical
Standard Bromptons asking a high price too.
It's mostly because what looks like the derailleur isn't really a derailleur. It's a chain tensioner.
The job of actually changing the cogs at the back is done by a chain pusher. If it didn't fold, the one-speed and three-speed versions wouldn't need it at all because the chain doesn't move cogs.
Thanks I've now realized that took a few links out and Bingo , sweet
I've just filled in another Brompton survey and reading between the lines, even with the prices they charge, I think they're looking at moving manufacturing 'offshore' somewhere.
Pretty sure that the last three surveys I've filled in have mentioned something like: How important is to you that the Brompton is built in the UK? And then in another question: Are you prepared to pay more for goods made in the UK?