Brompton owners

Or another chain tensioner that fit on the hanger.

Now that's what I'd be interested in, too.
How does the rear dropout look, especially the gear hanger?

Could I put on some singlespeed tensioner in a pinch? Say, I destroy the proprietary derailleur-thing and can't get a replacement (because its proprietary and probably not readily available everywhere...)...
Or could i stick any old short-cage rear derailleur on it, limit it with the screws to the cogs on the hub and shift it with some old parts-bin thumbie in friction mode? you know, stuff that any bike enthusiast hoarder has flying around :D

@sbbohr - you have mail, if you read this? Ta.

Could I put on some singlespeed tensioner in a pinch?

You probably can just use the current tensioner on it already, as it's separate from the chain pusher assembly*.

*base on visual inspection.

Any bike shop peeps know the price of the new superlight please? Brompton website has numbers up but are they retail?

Any one used brommieplus recently. Since Brexit and pre covid?

Thanks

From 2115

Why would brompton list non rrp?

Not posting to Uk right?

Not an issue for me at the moment.

I can get a M4L-X next month but was quoted 2615... seems like a rinse
edit - they messed up writing down 2165 lol

You're right, there seem to be two independent parts and the lower long arm with the pulley should work on its own as a tensioner. Not too bad actually. Thanks :)

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Interesting! Might be able to find a scrap frame you could cut up…

Yeah, it'd need to be pretty knackered to make it financially viable.

Also not sure I could keep it intact while debrazing it. Making one is going to be my best bet I reckon.

Have a few projects in the queue infront of it so have a wee while to figure it out.

I have the Joseph Kuosac Flat Handlebars on an S-type stem. Just wondering if that would work with the Brompton phone mount without any issues? Quadlock have a Black Friday sale on at the moment so tempted to pick the case up for my phone!

I'm assuming from our dynamo lights conversation that @amey has fitted a supernova front light to their brompton, has anyone else? I was thinking of getting an iq-xs, but for money reasons, might swap over the supernova that's on missus bike and get a supernova rear.
Anyone have any issues/queries/warnings about making this happen?

Let me know

Fitted loads. Current favourite option, smaller than son too

Supernova front and rear on mine. Works well, small enough to fit under the luggage mount using the original wire fork mount as well. Do think the Brompton/B&M rears would be better as a bit bigger area that lights up than the supernova ones though.

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My favourite Brompton <3 <3 <3

Aww shucks 🥰 it’s got a few more superfluous titanium bolts since then but it’s pretty much perfect. Colour still makes me smile every time I ride it 💜

Yep, ordered some wheels last week, very responsive and fast shipping too. Even rebuilt a new front wheel as the prebuilt one apparently had some blemishes on the rim. So far so good.

Pretty much my dream build other than black bits and Di2 Alfine.

Wished I had pulled the trigger on the build, we'll see if I keep my 2 speed beyond March, if not, then I'll ping Ben at Kinetics.

Today brompton are doing free hire - got one to try out for a week =]

At a guess you aren't UK based.

You won’t be disappointed!

If I’d had the funds I’d have loved to have gone rohloff and belt drive just becuase I’ve always wanted a rohloff. But its not been the bike that’s been lacking when I’ve struggled 😂