Brompton owners

Also, someone here is from SJS, aren't they

If they are, not sure they've ever mentioned it...

SJS on here?
News to me.

Check with that chap who knows everything there is to know about Brompton and Brompton mods, he would know. If he can put his cider down for long enough to type.

Upgraded to Dura Ace with a hollow tech BB. Makes a noticeable difference in regard to stiffness.

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Probably the best looking Brompo I’ve seen.

Uh .. have you seen mine?

Yes, regrettably, at the other end of the scale and you know it 😂

Also, someone here is from SJS, aren't they?

Naaa, no one. Really.

mmm and mine?

My B-i-L has bought a Brompton from Cycle Republic in Brum, and as the family's bike person has asked me to take a look. As he ordered a two-tone paint job I presume it's come as a special order. Is there anything that needs special attention when he picks it up that the shop might have missed in prepping the bike to go out? I know at one time the wheels weren't stress-relieved at the factory, but is there anything that needs greasing/anti-seizing/checking for tightness etc.?

Everything;

Without stating th obvious, literally check every nut and bolt.

Common bits to miss;

Crank bolts to 30nm
Chainring bolts, especially backing one
Seat clamp won’t be tight enough
Brakes not set properly - pads up, barrel adjusters in, cables stretched, pulled through and trimmed
Stop disc not tightened
Under tensioner axle nut not tightened
2 speed cable grub screw anchorage not quite tight enough
8mm nut on 3 speed cable into indicator chain
Indicator chain lock not backed off
Handlebar catch 6mm bolt loose
Limit screws, especially in 16t not in enough so idler wheels rub DR
Right pedal not tightened - probably a lack of grease too
The headset will be close to dry but also worth killing and replacing with sealed bearing
Front hub is pretty low Q, kill and replace

I think that covers for the most part my experience of places like Evans. - unless you get lucky, some stores I think little of have great mechanics, it’s hit an miss!

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Ha, thanks! Looks like I'll have my work cut out... Is there a dealer manual or anything available that gives setup procedures, torque values etc. for the various bits?

Regarding the headset, I'm guessing you have to remove the stem in order to back it off enough to get a grease gun in? I might leave that to a pro...

Bike should be supplied with a manual which covers a lot, get stuck just ask!

Link to torques - http://thebromptonman.blogspot.com/2018/02/torque-settings.html?m=1

Just you have to undo the stem bolt, pull the stem out, 36mm spanner’s to undo the headset...

It was posted here a while back: https://www.lfgss.com/comments/14572458/

Attaching a copy here :)

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Btw @maynardeames, thanks for the contact with Paul, he sent me a new extender as I was still covered by the warranty

Swish!

I had a go on my colleagues 6 speed electric Brompton yesterday up the steep ramp in our car park. So. Much. Fun.

Isn’t it?! If we didn’t have a demo I’d consider it

Nearly shit myself pedalling back down and getting a surprise super boost. Hahaha.

Anyone fancy a ti seatpost (standard length) for £80? 5 years old I understand but not heavily used (bike I bought second hand that it came off looked unridden). @Shroom did have dibs but seem to have lost contact.

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USE carbon riser bought to use on my Brompton but never installed, £25 posted?

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Chinese Brompton

Actually looks ok. But clearly many corners cut.

I have one of the previous rip offs (Neobike Merc) which is dreadful compared to my genuine Brompton. But then it did cost a fraction of the price.

Cro-Moly no less. Putting Brompton to shame right there.

TIG instead of lugged at the clamps, not sure if this would hold?

Blatant rip-off and would not touch with a barge pole...

Brompton use Chromoly?