Why does Brompton S6E lean to left when folded?

[Steffi]

When folded my Brompton S6E is only balancing on one wheel. Is this normal or am I folding it wrong?

The back tire seems to be right up against the underside of the frame.

 

[Joe Brom]

My CHPT3 does, too. The fold was designed with a rear fender or rack with little wheel(s) to rest on, so you lose that height when resting on the bare tire. I haven't mounted them yet, but I have a set of big 66mm TPW EZ Wheels which should lift that side of the bike up a bit.

 

[rogerzilla]

Does Sir's Brompton dress to the left or right?

I have an S-type set up without mudguards and it also leans a bit. If the bike has a slow puncture it will fall over when folded.

 

[cougie uk]

Yes the only chip I have on my bike is when I'd punctured and not noticed. Folded it and it fell over onto the corner of a wall.

Never noticed it otherwise though ?

 

[chriscross1966]

Brompton's expect to have something that isn't the back wheel to sit on when folded... If you do fit a mudguard rather than a rack have a look at the twin-wheel conversions to replace the Brompton single-wheel roller... as littel as 19 quid delivered for a smallish-wheeled one from China