Brompton owners

@spotter

Ya, staying SS for the moment but thanks!

How much is a Brompton service?

I know that's a question with loads of variables to consider but... What should I be looking at for a 2-speed to be fully cleaned and degreased and made to work properly? Obviously I know I'll have to pay for parts as needed but what's an appropriate labour amount? Or rather... What do you pay at your local?

Whatever you’d expect to pay for a standard road bike imo.

Around £70-80

Ah right, wrong user, meant to at Hoke. ✌️

The shops I’ve worked at charge the same rate, but I’d say a bit more should be expected if the desired outcome is a full clean and degrease. Those hinges can get pretty gunky, and that takes more time and cleaning product.

Just a 'lil shoutout to Lunar Cycles for sorting me out with a great local deal on some tyres this week. Lovely shop - highly recommend. Conti's rolling sweet after the stock marathon racer rear sidewall shit the bed at circa 1500miles of (not exactly taxing) commuting.

New bike excitement!

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@Dammit
Nice, am sure all the tri-crew at Sigma were looking confused. Enjoy.

Well, my ride home was a lot of fun, but either these four speed mechs are crap or Sigma can't setup gears to save their lives.

How was the hill?

does the p-line have a ti post too?

I just did this mod to my p line;
https://www.reddit.com/r/Brompton/comments/115gfx7/how_to_upgrade_your_4_speed_t_line_or_p_line_to_5/
Nicer to ride with an another gear, shimano cassette is smooth shifting

that sounds very promising !

beautiful, you need IKEA Dimpa to take it in with you in the flight or the hardcase if you want to check in

^my p line came with a standard steel seat post, think only the t line gets the carbon one
The 5 speed mod wasn't too tricky but I did need to replace the cable & housing... on a M bar the shifter gets blocked slightly by the bar curve but doesn't affect the fold, just close

legit paul or aliexpress paul?

hit by customs won't do it again paul

does the p-line have a ti post too?

I don't think so, but I've not checked.

Am I correct in thinking that the supplied Brompton lights are an interesting mix of rechargeable front and disposable battery powered rear?

P line has same post as the t line, I think!
Hybrid Carbon & steel.

Yup.
Odd combo.

Well... I'm totally gonna do this.

Anyone looking for a ti post?
Have got the Jtek one from SJS like new, up for grabs.

Well... I'm totally gonna do this.

You could use the Archer components system and do away with the cable.

Which length is it and how much would you want for it?