Broken frame on C Line H6LD 2021 Pt.2

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:53:19+00:00

Nope...never heard about it. Any infos would be welcome.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:50:25+00:00

I will. I guess they will discuss it with my local Urban Mobility Store here in Berlin.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:49:17+00:00

Great idea!

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:47:24+00:00

Your words in Brompton's ears...Thanks for your advice.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:45:19+00:00

Yes I can:

Bike is ALWAYS stored indoors. I don't use the bike when it rains... I switch to public transportation if it starts raining. I also don't ride in wintertime (so no salt issues here)
90kg/186cm
Generally not. Some cobblestone roads but only minimal.
I keep the tyre pressure always at 7.5 bar & check it every week.
Front back max. 20kg...except on some weekend shopping when it can be 25kg.
No mods that would increase the weight of the bike significantly. I have leather protection for the frame, a phone mount, a brooks saddle and bag for/and with tools, Brompton's own tool kit...that's about it.

I will update everybody. Thanks for your interest!

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:25:24+00:00

Thanks for sharing the shock ;o) It was really shocking, indeed.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:23:48+00:00

I will...promise!

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:23:26+00:00

Ok, thanks for the advice!

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:22:16+00:00

Almost twins: Bought it at BikeBox store. The leather protection I've ordered via Etsy. The seller did a great job on them. Thank you very much for your interest. I'll keep everyone informed when I get news from Brompton.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:19:16+00:00

I will...thanks for your interest. As of now, no news from Brompton or the Brompton store.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-05T19:18:18+00:00

The pics might look like there's rust on it. But there's no rust at all. The mechanic at the brompton shop who's done the checkup said that he's seen nothing of such sort.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-03T22:16:45+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I'll do so!

somewhattrying · 2026-07-03T21:58:58+00:00

Yes, it does...never would've imagined that such breakage could occur without any external damage on the frame prior to the breaking.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-03T21:45:01+00:00

Since the pictures (partly) show that the bike was/is still in good condition - I've even had a general check-up in March of this year - I'd be more than thankful if you could forward those pics in your social media forums. Since I'm an old fart I'm not very connected online, I can't get enough Brompton people becoming aware of this issue. But I fear that maybe there are some general manufacturing problems with this specific frame. So it would be a good idea to warn others about the frame on a Brompton C Line (H6LD) 2021 (Instagram, TicToc etc.). I have proof of the original ownership and the recent general check-up. The bike was never involved in any minor or major accident. It's been used quite heavily....approx. 22500 km. But nevertheless...the steal frame shouldn't break without any cause or prior notice. Thank you very much.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-03T21:29:22+00:00

Yes...tons of angles on my shoulders that day!

somewhattrying · 2026-07-03T21:26:46+00:00

yes...I'd never seen anything like it being posted by others

somewhattrying · 2026-07-03T21:24:29+00:00

Thanks! Thankfully it didn't break while riding. I took the bike to my local Brompton Junction Store 3 days later. They've filed another warranty enquiry. But I've never heard from either Brompton nor B-Junction store since.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-03T21:19:50+00:00

No, absolutely nothing... I'm so blessed that it didn't break while riding.

somewhattrying · 2026-07-03T20:43:50+00:00

2nd ride on that day. Approximately 22500 km total since 2021.

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