Questions tagged [brompton]
Brompton is a popular brand of folding bicycle designed and manufactured in the UK.
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Help! The two-speed gears on my Brompton don't shift anymore
On my 6-speed Brompton the two-speed gears suddenly stopped working. I still can operate the shifter (and the cable still seems to be under the expected tension), but the two-gear “derailleur” (chain ...
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Where to find all Brompton literature (Manual, Schematics, etc)?
Where can I find the online library where I can download all of the public literature published for the Brompton bicycle?
Yet again, something unscrewed and fell off my Brompton bicycle when on a tour ...
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Is play on the Schlumpf Mountain Drive chainring a problem? How to fix?
There is forward & backward play on my Schlumpf Mountain Drive chainring. Is this a problem? If so, how do I fix it?
When I hold the crank steady, there is back-and-forth play on the chainring in ...
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What to do if new hinge clamp has no gap (brompton)
I just installed new hinge clamps on my Brompton, but there's no gap. What should I do?
It's been just under 3 years since I last replaced the hinge clamps on my 2015 Brompton M6R. I noticed that ...
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Is a Brompton Front Wheel symmetric?
Is the front wheel of a Brompton Bicycle designed to be symmetric or asymmetric?
I have a Brompton bicycle and I need to replace the front wheel. After installing the tyre on the new front wheel, I ...
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Brompton Dynamo Light Stopped Working
My Brompton Dynamo light has been working perfectly since I got the bike about 8 months ago (the model is ‘Brompton spanninga dynamo tprbi06033’) however a few days ago when I changed the way it was ...
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Should the Brompton Transit Travel Bag protect my MSL enough in the hold of an aircraft traveling in the UK?
Is the Brompton Transit Travel bag designed to protect a Brompton bike in the hold of an aircraft?
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What happend to the Brompton "M" line?
What happened to the Brompton M-Line of bicycles?
I have a Brompton Model M6R, which (as indicated by the first letter of the model) is in the Brompton's M-Line of their bicycles. But when I checked ...
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What chains are OK for a Brompton?
What type of chain should I buy for my Brompton bicycle?
The chain on my Brompton bicycle is stretched, and I would like to buy a replacement. There is no Brompton dealer in my country, so I'd like to ...
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How to determine chain length on a Brompton?
How can I determine the correct chain length on a Brompton bicycle?
I have a Brompton bicycle with a non-standard (aftermarket upgraded) drivetrain. My chain broke and I lost some links, so I don't ...
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Does the rear gear hub on a 6 speed Brompton needs regular servicing? How do I know when it needs replacing?
I got my Brompton second hand. I believe it was originally manufactured in 2011 and I strongly suspect it's never been properly serviced - most teeth are pretty worn and the chain is sitting on circa ...
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What size replacement brake pads for the Brompton?
What size brake pads are needed to replace the brake pads on a Brompton bicycle?
The brake pads on my Brompton bicycle are getting thin, and I would like to buy a replacement pair. There is no ...
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Seat post keeps sliding down after cleaning and lubricating folding bike
The last time I used my folding bike I gave it a thorough clean, and used WD-40 on the moving parts and then lubricated them again with a silicone-based lubricant spray. This is an eleven-year old ...
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Why aren't 16" wheel city bikes more common?
I love the Brompton with its obvious folding capabilities. However the best part of the bike for me is not the folding but the fact that it's small with its 16" wheels and light/compact frame. I ...
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Why are IGH minimum gears expressed as ratios not contigent on wheel size?
I've wondered about this before, but I'm doing a Brompton Rohloff conversion for someone and the moment has finally arrived where it's not just a theoretical issue:
Shimano and Rohloff both recommend ...
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