Brompton owners

Which front light?

Pretty sure i used a variety over the course of a year (it was several years ago - but the internet seems to be littered with fellow sufferers with a wide selection of brands)

the issues was several years ago?

Yes, prior to that I was using wired computers and after 3 unsuccessful attempts with wireless ones (for which the resolutions suggested on the internet seemed to involve wide handlebars with the comp/lights at either end with the light wrapped in tin foil!) I made the jump to a Garmin.

I only mention it here because recommendations for wireless comps were being asked for and I'm not sure whether that potential interference issue has been eradicated since then. Given that GPS based units are now available for about £50 I think I'd suggest one of those rather than run the risk of having the same problems I had...(I wasted more than that on unusable - with lights - wireless ones)

http://www.bikelightsreview.com/guide/bike-lights-wireless-computers/
http://www.briandorey.com/post/cateye-micro-wireless-bike-computer-interference

I have not heard of wireless computer getting interfered by lights for quite some time (since started working in a bike shop in 2010) much less dealing with warranty issues in regard to this.

I reckon you'll be fine with modern wireless computer and light.

I had that issue in the past - never had it with a KNOG 9 though - might be worth a try?

Funny you should say that, I found one of the problematic computers in the shed today and it's a Knog 12! It's still being sold as a 'no signal interference' model but I couldn't get it to work with Smart Lunar or Cateye lights. Also found a Cateye Strada that, I think, didn't work with a Hope Vision 1. It seems pretty random though, considering there are people claiming that they have problems with one light but not with another of the exact same model...

I used to get a massive 70mph reading on another computer every time I took the bike into the shop at the Shell station in Crouch End...made for some spectacular average speeds.

I've migrated to Garmin now - whole new set of issues!

I'm thinking about murdering out my Brompton, at least get some black M-bars and a seatpost anyway... But where from? Can you order these from Brompton direct? Their website is a bit useless... No luck here in Oz, may have to eBay them...

If you replace with Brompton parts it's not murder, or am I missing something?
Can't SJS cycles post worldwide? They stock lots of Brompton parts.

I think by 'murdering out' he means 'using all black components'

Anyone know if it is possible to get hold of replacement black rims? I need the straight drilled one for 2spd hub.

The new black components will be available soon on their own. SJS is the site to watch. I want the new m-handlebars, new horn and perhaps the rack.

Considering a Brompton. What does everyone think of the various hub options in terms of durability?

I know people who had problems with the 2 speed system.
I don't know people who had problems with the S.A. 3 speed system.
I have the latter, bike is from 1992 and I suspect the rear wheel to be nearly as old as that. Got it second hand in 2007, never had to worry about it.

It's heavier though, I'd go for a 2 speed if I was going for a new Brompton.

any idea what type of problems occurred with the 2 speed?*

*I'd also probably go for 2 speed if I were buying again (currently single speed and living at the top of a big hill!)

Thanks - confirming my personal views, 1 speed or three speed. Not at all convinced by the kludged up derailleur set up on the 2 and 6 speed.

I've got a 6 speed. Never had any issues( sram hub)

3 speeds FTW.

Personally I struggle to imagine the derailleur being much more kludged up than the kludged up tensioner you need anyway - but maybe that's just my refusal to clean it speaking!

It's interesting that a most of the complaints I just read about the 2 speed were from people who go on to recommend the 2 speed over the 3 regardless. I guess it depends how much carrying you are likely to do - even with the Ti SS version I fucking hate carrying it.

two speed all the way, gear for starting off, going uphill (what hills there are in zone 2 london), and gear for pootling around town.
No muss, no fuss..

2spd here, went back in for the same model when I fancied a replacement too. Love it. 5,000 miles a year on it in all weathers and no problems with the derailleur setup.

Straight drilled is for front and 1/2spd rear hubs, angle drilled for the hub-geared models.

Like this.

Don't they still stamp the date on SA hubs?

2 speed ftw, derailieur works flawlessly (had mine for about 6 years). Never any issues. Chain tensioner is better too imo. Rear wheel is marginally quicker to remove. Plus I save about a kg or so in weight (over the 3/6 speed).

If you do go 3 speed get the narrow range (if you live in a flat area, like london), or wide if you have hills.