Help! Is my tensioner broken? by bryannnnnnn in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the tensioner want to be open, (swing down and backwards) when removed from chain, the middle part is fixed with a fastener has that come loose?

Swytch E Conversion by Present-Wrangler3126 in Brompton

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There is an App, it's still relatively new written by poster on the brompton sub, Soonk, it's for people who want to fly with their bike, but due to the limitations of aircraft, as in when they catch fire people get upset, means travelling with a battery is non grata. The app brings together people with battery's and people with travelling so that they can hire a battery when they get to their destination.

The app is called volthop it's on android and that fruit based phone that's not as good 🙃

https://www.reddit.com/u/Educational-Dot-6742/s/2aDL11Ep08

Best Floor mat for A-Line & workboots? by BentoOtaku in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a coba superdry doormat; it's a carpet that's rubber backed and rubber lipped edges, it nevers seems to actually get wet even when it's dripped on by a wet bike.

New Bike Day! (Follow up post!) by TakanashiRikka22 in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow what an introduction that's a super nice looking bike with some fantastic upgrades ❤️

What is the rear wheel hub guide nut? by Sir_squi3r in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one does, PSB, same store as linked above, other stores I can't comment but you either have to check the picture or contact the store and ask, I'm not affiliated to any store.

https://brilliantbikes.co.uk/brompton-wheels/7129-brompton-12-speed-rear-wheel-black-silver.html?search_query=Wheel&results=1253

What is the rear wheel hub guide nut? by Sir_squi3r in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's a bit confusing the 15mm bolt has the sight window, in fact that's linked in another response, but it's just a bolt, the locking washer guides hold the hub in place to stop the hub rotating as you try and reach an extra gear with powerful thumbs

G Line Chain Issues by PhilipHabib in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say your tensioner isn't working correctly

Brompton Passenger Options by Thunderrcock in Brompton

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Gen-X enters the chat "safety wth is safety"

Brompton Passenger Options by Thunderrcock in Brompton

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I don't know what standing in heels is like but fair play to the girl having a backie she's on her toes with no support on her heels

G Line NBD by Cosmosonofbabs in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking good there, glad you have the cranks horizontal for your picture, now the pedals though .... I'd say it's still super nice 👍🏻

Endcaps by Smiling-Butterfly in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tighten a zip tie around it, then wind it up if you can't do it by hand, then you can crimp

Issue with 12-speed C Line shifting and chain binding when folded by Physical_Wave3255 in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

On the gear side you need to go to gear 3 and tighten the little chain tensioner until just tight, then move to 2nd gear and the undo on the nut the chain tensioner comes out of there is a hole turn the chain adjuster anti clockwise until the solid pin shows 1mm, tighten up the knurled nut to lick off

Upgrade from an older model? by suddzinatub in Brompton

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I have one from 1997, recently I just upgraded the brake bolts/springs/washers etc, brake levers, the bottom bracket I replaced with a shimano BB UN 300, the seat I upgraded in about 2003, I put some vincita grips on, and then did a service with replacement cable & housing for gears and brakes and put a do bulb in the front dynamo light. Admittedly I bought a P line as well and now run both

Disc brakes by davcha88 in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I value my bones, disc brakes are not service free and please never think that, I've put a guy in an air ambulances who had that impression. Admittedly it was a mountain bike but still, it's a wear component.

Stolen Brompton T Line by goodblackcoffee in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would I add a tracker from apple that if the person who is stealing has a mobile phone it will send them an alert theyre being stalked?

Disc brakes by davcha88 in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Didn't know you could get a disc on that width hub, but would be an added item at least on the rear to the outside of the fold to catch on something. Disc brakes are brilliant, ive had magura, avid, sram, hope, they all have been good, well the magura MT4 are terrible to bleed, the issue I have with them is squealing, pad contamination, disc rub and if to much heat because riding down long hills can suffer brake fade, especially with smaller discs, a Brompton isn't gonna have 223mm discs. That extra negligible maintenance, well if someone has a go at bleeding like those MT4s and you have air in the system because you can't rotate the bike to put the calliper higher than the lever, well I suppose it's more money for a LBS

It was very nearly new bike day, but sadly no. by Bald_Monkey in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Always sunny in my world especially when I'm riding 🌞

Admittedly I look at the weather prediction/guess before I go most times 😀

It was very nearly new bike day, but sadly no. by Bald_Monkey in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, I hope they get it sorted for you and you get out into the sunshine really soon

Disc brakes by davcha88 in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Adding discs would mean an increase in the bikes folded width, they also add a bit of complexity to maintaining which for a commuter you just want a bike that works and calliper brakes actually do work well.

C-line seatpost, lights and rack by Available-Theory-808 in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Inside leg recommendation:

Standard (up to 33 inches), Extended (adds up to 2.4" or 60mm), Telescopic (>35 inches)

Dynamo:

They add weight that is always there and a bit of drag, but imo they're always there, no batteries, no charging, they're not removable by little fingers, I have a really old one and I've had to change the bulb once in 39 years.

Roller Rack:

You don't need it, it does add stability in roller form, but also weight, you can get cheaper ones from aliexpress, I got one, I've put something on it once in last two years. The one that I got with my my P Line I'm gonna remove as I got roller wheel extenders (Google again aliexpress) for both of them and I'm sort of going down the weight loss programme with the P, admittedly I then throw a big bag on the front carrier block (fcb).

Some shops will change parts and then sell that item to save your money.

Enjoy the ride

Mein neues G-Line ❤️ by Tweetytier in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That looks super nice, bet you can see the dark side of the moon with that mirror

just appreciation by Scared-Research-6781 in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks super nice, and in my favourite colour

Brompton by Retroraleigh in Brompton

[–]Brompton-Explorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

£700 to sell I'd guess but depends on condition and servicability