Rhobbs-
buy the new style, comes with new style hook, done.
Thanks, assuming you meant the new style will solve the flex problem, I've just ordered!
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buy the new style, comes with new style hook, done.
Quick question if you don't mind being harassed yet another time!
Just installed the new style front mudguard stay, but couldn't fit the tab washer because the 1992 forks aren't drilled to receive the little tooth. Sufficiently equipped to drill to suit at home, but wondered if this was usually done.
Unfortunately the hook doesn't lift the front wheel enough, it still drags on floor when folded (addition of the tab washer wouldn't make a difference either sadly)... Is it because I'm running the infamous marathons plus? I don't fancy too much bigger roller wheels on the rear rack/frame, I've seen it done i don't like the look of it, and I presume I'd constantly kick it when pedaling?
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Hey Brompton peeps,
My 1992 Brompton had quite a few parts replaced over the years including the main frame, but I think the front mudguard stay is original, the older type where the hook (fitting to the rear triangle stay when folded) is still made of folded steel instead of the current plastic hook. I lined it with heat shrink sleeve to prevent scratching when folded, but the hook isn't very stiff, keeps needing re bending in place (front wheel ends up sitting too low when folded, which messes rolling the folded bike in caddie mode when shopping, I have rear rack).
Can I realistically hope that stay replacement with plastic hook will solve this, is it stronger/stiffer than the metal hook version? Can I just buy the stay on its own? Any improvement non Brompton standard or after market tweak I should consider?