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Unfortunately not. I took it to Brompton Junction in Covent Garden tonight and they are going to replace the hinge pin from the sounds of it. They replaced the clamping plate but that didn’t fix it. Unclear if this will be covered by warranty too 🥲, my experience didn’t start so well - they seemed unsure if I even owned the bike and claimed this may be caused by a lot of off road riding (which isn’t true either)
It worries me that after ~1 year of riding a maximum of 45km a week (probably less than 2000km total factoring in holidays etc) this would need doing.
Curious what others think.
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I have discovered a rather large amount of vertical play in the main hinge between the two frame halves, I'd guess 0.5-1mm - it's almost like the "ears" for the hinge have spread somehow. The bike is ~1.5 years old, been well looked after / not been dropped / crashed etc - kept clean and lubricated. I think this is the source of creaking I have been trying to get to the bottom of.
Has anyone else ever experienced this? What would be the solution - I am going to head into Brompton Junction after work today.
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Had a proper look over the new bike today, overall pretty happy, noticed that the gear adjuster barrel was almost fully out, so reset all the gears and limit screws, bit poor really.
Checked torques of things like crank arms etc, all seemed reasonably tight but there was maybe 1/8 of a turn before the torque wrench was happy (freshly calibrated wrench from an engine rebuild, so unlikely the wrench is at fault).
Reset brake cable tension (again barrel adjuster was quite far out for the rear).
Front wheel doesn't appear very straight, maybe 3mm or a touch so side to side movement... never had to true a wheel so wonder if it's enough to get the retailer to have a quick look at that? Can't really adjust the brakes nicely given that.
Otherwise, really happy with it honestly, had to tilt the saddle down a bit as I was not very comfortable last week, upon a closer look it was pointing up a bit, levelling it out seems to have made it much more comfortable.
Managed to bag a new(ish) o-bag on Facebook Market place... first commute with it all tomorrow (after two runs with a backpack last week, quite looking forward to it).
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So here's my very own Brompton. Never thought I'd get one but it really does make sense for the current commute. About 14km a day in total (2 to station, 5 to work, each way). So far so good - completed the commute twice.
Coming from disc brakes on my other bike, the brakes are "so-so" - I wonder if the standard pads are a bit "meh"?
Otherwise, just need to sort a bag (hopefully collecting one tonight) and a seat post insert, will get that organised next week.
Finally what chain lube are people using? Any links to Brompton top tips/post delivery checks are most welcome.
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Thanks for all your help, managed to get a test ride on the medium and low bars, think the medium is better for me overall.
I'm picking up a P line next Tuesday, can't wait.
Only thing left to figure out is what bag to get. The medium Brompton messenger looks ideal for me, as does the medium roll top. Wondered if anyone had any slightly nicer suggestions around this size?
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Two questions, figured this thread would work best for them both:
- does anyone know of some good gravelly bits close to Chelmsford? I've not been cycling much over the last year and would love to get back into it.
- does anyone have any suggestions on a good/compact handlebar bag? I just need to chuck my phone and a few other bits and bobs in there, nothing too much. Would prefer over a saddle bag.
- does anyone know of some good gravelly bits close to Chelmsford? I've not been cycling much over the last year and would love to get back into it.
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Picked this up on here whilst I waited for my bike to be replaced/refunded, was genuinely planning on keeping it except the offer of a bike replacement was pretty good - meaning this has to go.
Sram 500 Brake Levers
FSA Compact Barrs
Velo Orange Stem
Cinelli Reflective Bar TapeFrame - Size S (I’m 175cm and it fits nicely IMO)
Condor Carbon Seatpost
SKS Bluemels
Sturmey Archer crankset (48/17 iirc)
TRP Spyre Mechanical Disc BrakesAlex Rims 1.9p - with reflective Continental Contact Speed (36/38mm iirc) pretty comfy.
I’ll include original levers, seat post and spare rotors.Will include the Nukeproof Pedals for the asking price.
I’m after £260 (which is what I paid for it). Collected from Chelmsford, I can potentially bring it to Aldgate if there is genuine interest (I work there).
It’s by no means a “mint” bike - it’s a good commuter (and has the chips/scratches to show for it). That being said I genuinely liked the bike a lot more than I thought :) I would not hesitate to keep it, but it’s really in the way!
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@bigshape @spinnnout it's an alloy Vitus Energie :(
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Thanks @frankohara, it was a pleasure.
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@cgg hey - do you still have the keyboard? I know a friend who'd love it :) - I can collect from Bank.
I hear what you’re saying. I guess I had some hope that being a Brompton Junction shop it might make the warranty process a bit easier. It seems that may have backfired. I guess we’ll see what they end up doing and go from there.
@sbbohr given your knowledge of Bromptons, have you any clue what may be causing a reasonably consistent/loud creak on a ~1.5 year old P-line going over bumps/any kind of uneven surface/if you “bounce” on the pedals as such (ruling out saddle).
In the end I just want it fixed 😃