7 useful Brompton upgrades, accessories and hacks
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- Here are our favourite Brompton upgrades, accessories and hacks that we have recently been using to make life even better on the Brompton and thought you guys might like them too. If you are interested in any of them, the details are here below in the description. If you enjoyed the video, consider subscribing and liking the video as it really helps the channel out, and don't forget to let us know which one was your favourite!
#Brompton #FoldingBike #BromptonAccessories
00:00 - Intro & Overview
00:43 - Upgrade No.1 - Fibrax Brake Pads
01:14 - Upgrade No.2 - Brompton Eazy Wheels
02:38 - Upgrade No.3 - Brooks C17 Saddle
03:16 - Upgrade No.4 - Halfords Phone Mount
04:11 - Upgrade No.5 - Frame Protectors
05:31 - Upgrade No.6 - Luggage Release Strap
06:00 - Hack 1 - DIY Luggage Release Strap
06:30 - Upgrade No.7 - Hub Shines
06:52 - Hack 2 - DIY Pipe Cleaner Hub Shine
07:17 - Subscribe and Like 😀👍
Brilliant Bikes
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This is an awesome bike shop and have been using this place for lots of recent Brompton orders. Great customer service and very fast delivery online as well. This is where we got the following items from;
Fibrax Brakes
Brompton Eazy Wheels
Halfords Phone Mount
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Jim Barrett Bespoke Leather www.jimbarrettbespokeleather....
This is a great place and worth checking out for Brompton accessories such as frame protectors. Lots of options available and colours and all of them are hand made. Stem Protector was gifted. This is where we got the following items from;
Frame Protector
Stem Protector
Luggage Release Strap
Hub Shines
Cable Tie Hack idea from Everyday Cycling Channel - / @everydaycycling
Got a chuckle when seeing the hub cleaners as we would put these home made ones on our bikes some 68 years ago…😉
Can’t beat a pipe cleaner 😀
Yes pipe cleaners!
Couldn’t choose a particular favourite. Each are equally useful. Thx. Interesting presentation
Thanks! Glad it was useful and interesting 😀👍
Instead of zip ties for bag release use paracord. You can get it in nice colors and it won't scratch your frame. You can also dress it up a bit with a lovely diamond knot.
Nice tip. Thanks for sharing as I am sure it will come useful 👍😀
Just watched again. Learned something new, got clarification on another. So, thanks. Again! Happy trails 🐾
Glad to hear it has been useful on a couple of occasions! 😀👍
Great video, January was a total waste in cycling terms, only two days where it dry enough to go out. Thanks for making the video
Thanks Mark. Yeah January was a bit of a let down. Still went out but not as enjoyable on ice and snow! Hopefully it’s going to get a bit better now and Spring won’t be far away!
This colour is super gorgeous
Nice upgrades- I have that same saddle and is very stylish. I love all the leather on the bike too.
Thanks Victor. I like the look of the saddle and seems to be pretty good so far. Really happy with the leather accessories as well. 👍
Great tips, thanks!
Glad you found them useful! 👍
Looks great.
ALL useful ♥️🎶. Thank you
The 2 O-rings are supposed to sit under the pentaclip, not on the wider part of the seatpost, so that when the seat is lowered to lock the fold, the bottom of the pentaclip doesn’t mark and/or score the top of the seat tube.
I’ve been using Swissstop Flash Pro BXP Blue cartridge pads, they give a much better performance and are a hard-wearing brake pad than the fibrax originals. I run Ergon GP1-L grips which protect the ulnar nerve in the heel of your hands and prevent sore wrists.
Thanks. I have the extended seat post so it physically cant meant the top of the seat tube, but I can see what you mean and how that would be issue with the normal seat post. 👍
I prefer it this way as the pentaclip is hidden more and think it looks a bit tidier. Not changed the grips at the moment. To be fair not had any issues with the foam grips and I actually think they are alright although I know quite a few people don't like them. Heard the ergon ones are pretty good though so when I need to change them will have a look at the ones you have suggested 👍
I will definitely be looking to get the luggage release strap. I also think eazy wheel extenders are really useful
Yeah the luggage release strap is really useful, especially if you have a big bag. Plus I think it looks nice on it as well. The extenders are good from what I have heard. Definitely helps with the wobbling if you don’t have the rack version! 😂👍
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Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for subscribing! 👍😀
Great videos
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Thanks Darren! Appreciate it 👍
Thank you my favourite was the release strap
Thanks John. Glad you found it useful. The release strap is nice and makes it a bit easier with a larger bag on the front. Found it really useful personally. 👍
I changed to larger wheels on my non-rack model and also fitted and EZ wheel extender which makes the bike much more stable and looks good.....
Hi Laurie. That sounds good. Seen a Brompton with thicker wheels before which they used for off-road and worked well
i also bought X-Roller Wheels Extender, easy rolling and stops the bike from rocking when folded
That’s good to know. These are great at the moment but it’s worth noting for anyone else thinking of getting them. Thanks for letting me know about that one though! 👍😀
The larger Roller Wheels are a +, but the Extender Bar adds greater stability (even with the rack) and a bit more height, ++.
The Front Carry Block "loop" from a cable tie, excelant idea, for vertually no extra cost or weight.
Thanks for the vlogs
Take care
Sounds like the extender bar would be better stability wise especially without the rack so nice idea 👍 Seen the cable tie a few times and it’s great. Been using it a few weeks now and that’s why we decided to get a leather one as found it really useful. Glad you enjoyed it!
My extender bar has a carbon tube in the middle and alu ends, so the extra weight isn't that much, and I use titanium bolts on my "lightweight"! ;-)
Not had much worry about the weight concerns but think if it is carried a lot that will make a huge difference. Makes sense to keep the weight down on a lightweight model 👍
The C.17 is a cracking saddle. I have one on my Brommy and another on my Dawes Fox audax bike.
Found it really comfortable too. Plus like the look of it compared to the standard Brompton one 👍
Although unnecessary I too would have swaped over the brake shoes.
Defiantly look better.
The Eazy Wheels are a big improvement. Combined with a Roller Extender Bar £10, is an even better upgrade. Stops the tipping and makes it easier for shopping & tube travel trundling,
Might fit the Zip Ties to the Carry Block. Great idea at min cost and weight. Would make my own hub cleaners.
With a Sumner and Winter/Cargo B & contemplating an electric the Brooks C17 would at x3 be an expensive indulgence. Although very desirable.
For frame protection Tape.
Vegi, so no leather fram sleaves. And what if it rains.
Enjoying your vlogs, thanks for sharing.
Take care
Glad you found it useful. The zip ties are really good especially if you have the bigger bags. Totally understand about the leather. To be honest not had an issue in the rain and ridden it a few times in heavy rain.
Could you do more videos about Brompton upkeep and upgrades (I.e. what changes to a Brompton will help it last longer
Hi Casey. Will have a think about that one and it’s nice idea! Thanks 👍😀
These protections... It looks like living in a museum instead that living in the wind... However, some good ideas, and everybody on his own!
A really useful video. Thanks. When I bought my new Brompton M6R four years ago I asked for it to be fitted with Eazy wheels. I'd had previously fitted Eazy wheels myself to my old P6R.The shop told me that Brompton no longer supplied Eazy Wheels because the standard Brompton wheels were now much bigger. Standard wheels were bigger yes, but not big enough. I'm glad that Brompton now supply them again.
Yeah the eazy wheels are definitely worth getting. They roll so much easier as well. Found them very useful the past few months and would definitely get them again.
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The odd time I go to a supermarket with my Brompton, I fold it up and stick it in a trolley 😊
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Hi, really informative and cool video thanks. With the years you have been riding a Brompton, what are the best puncture resistant tyres you have used, and have you had an issue with punctures? Thanks for your time and patience in answering.
Hi Daniel, yes I have found that the Schwalbe tyres are good. Marathon Plus or racers. Generally get about 3 punctures a year and travel on average 7.5k km so pretty good 👍
Excellent tips, thank you. I think those easy wheels will be a feature on our Bromptons shortly after they arrive. They're slated for production this week, so crossing my fingers that they will be here in the very near future.
Found them really good so far. If you don’t have the rack it can be a bit wobbly but roll really well. Definitely worth the money 👍
For brake pads, just use Box Three Ajrflow race pads. I use them and refuse to run anything else, they really are the best rim pads out there.
They look interesting. Like the fact you can get different colours as well 👍
@@CycleEveryday the design maximises airflow to reduce brake fade under hard use. The pads use 2 compounds to ensure a wider temperature performance band. They're roughly 80mm long giving huge stopping areas on each pad and from experience they'll survive a 40-0mph deceleration downhill, something no other rim brake has managed in my years doing stupid stuff. Where safety is concerned I always look toward Downhill MTB and BMX.
I think the original seat is better for women, rather than the angular Brooks upgrade model. However, I love the luggage release hack. That is brilliant.
Hi Mari. You are probably right on the saddle for women. It's difficult because everyone is different but obviously to find one that works and stick to it. Glad you found the luggage release hack useful. Definitely good if you have the bigger bags on the front.
I have a padded pouch on my pedal, and a longer protection for the frame, going all the way.
The padded pedal pouch is interesting! I did think about the frame protector that went all the way but ended up on this one. At least its useful for some extra protection though! 👍
@@CycleEveryday In the end I replaced my long leather protection, with Velcro, with a shorter, sown on version (As an old "sailor" I'm used to work with sails and it was fun to use my old and forgotten skills for something useful, which I think looks better and my padded "pedal-pouch" for Brompton was bought from a - Thai firm, and very expensive, but it does really function, with a line securing it stays on the pedal during transport.
Yeah the sown version that is tied does look nice. Good if just keeping it in the one place. 👍
Should have used a hubshine on the cable tie hack for a nice result. (as you will have to cover the cable ties with something soft cloth like to stop rub on the frame anyway)
Could look really nice
Good idea. 👍
I've not seen those frame protectors before. Where do you get them in Europe?
I wish Brompton’s rear and front wheels had quick release. It just makes sense. If you get a puncture on the road and you want to repair it on the road quickly, I don’t want the hassle of using a spanner to loosen the bolt to take the wheels off the bike.
With the Jim Frame Protector, if you could only pick one place to put the protector, where would you pick? On the frame or the stem.
The frame. Because that’s where I got the most damage. Do get a bit on the stem, but was more worried about the bit on the frame where the cables rub, plus you can move it down to protect on the pedal when folded as well so does two jobs 👍
thanks for the tips just ordered leather protectors and hub cleaners from Jim for my Brompton only had it a week same colour as yours but been very busy work wise to get out on it need to practice a little on the 6 speed combination changes before I go on train up to london to the office but looking forward to it. Got some new tyres got the marathon plus and also the tan wall marathon racer with AV4 inner tubes. My brompton is a 2015 07 in excellent condition got lots of extras M6R with bags for the front and the rack bag brooks saddle, original saddle and extra seat post lights (battery) and a helmet as well still new in box
so I have watched a number of your videos really entertaining and informative many Thanks
Thanks Terry! Glad that you have got it now. Sounds like it is a nice one. Great that you got all of the bags with it as well and the other saddle. At least you can swap and change if you find it a bit less comfortable. Sounds like you are good to go with all the extra bits as well. I sure you will love it once you get chance to use it!
Thanks got a few upgrades on the way from Jim and brilliant bikes (eazy wheels inner tubes etc)
I like your hack on the leather luggage release strap. Could you kindly let me know where i could buy one? Thank you.
Hi there. Here is the link; www.jimbarrettbespokeleather.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1560247-Accessories-for-Bromptons.html
The link is in the description as well. Found it very useful 👍
As u said in 2.31 , my bike is rocking due to wheels being changed , is that causing u any broblems ? Cuz mine can't be stable when I fold it , its a bit a hassle when in public transport for example...shall I just put the original ones back , despite the new one look cooler
The only thing I have found helps is having the handle bars down. I have the m-bars though so think they are closer to the ground when folded. That added a bit of stability. Only other thing is an extender that would help. It is a bit of a pain though that it’s less stable. Putting the old ones back on would fix it, but wouldn’t roll as well. 👍
Do you have anything to protect your chainstay for where the front wheel hooks onto the frame?
Gorilla tape at the moment. You could use some old inner tune as well, but had apiece of gorilla tape on there for quite some time and still stuck on despite rain etc. The clear tape wears away after a while.
Did you find the Brooks C17 confortable? I had the C17 carved and had to replace it for something cheaper as it was pushing some bone or joint and I could not take it longer.
Yeah I find it comfortable for everyday use, but everyone is different. I still use the standard Brompton saddle on my other Brompton when I use that one as well and find them both fine 👍
Hub cleaners existed as an add on already in the 70s. They looked like pipe cleaners, but thicker
Yeah hub cleaners have been around for a while. Worth having if you like keeping them clean 👍
thanks for the tip about Jim's leather accessories.
No worries. Got a great range. Might take a while to make due to being hand made but worth the wait! 😀👍
@@CycleEveryday received and its quality!
@@tonsterdang which one did you get?
@@CycleEveryday pro handle
That’s great. Really glad you like it! 👍
Love them all except I couldn't give up my quadlock for my phone
Thanks Julia. The quad lock looks good and glad you find it useful. Might look into getting one eventually, but don't really use my phone enough on the bike to justify it at the moment. 😀👍
Brompton use Swissstop "blue" pads on the Electric version and they do seem to be well regarded by most owners.
Also I have also used and recommend Jim Barrett for his leather products, I've got his super length protector on the main beam, mainly for the excellent carry handle BUT it is fair to mention that as everything is made to order, delivery can be extended !!!
Yeah the super length one is nice with the carry handle. Did consider that originally. You are right about the time due to being hand made and when he gets busy but definitely worth the wait! 😀👍
Hi! I noticed that your chain tensioner wheels are different. What brand is it?
Hi there. The chain tensioner wheels are standard Brompton. It might look different to the 2-speed or 6-speed as my 3-speed is internal hub gears. That’s why it might look a bit different if you have anything other than a 2 or 6-speed. Hope that helps?
@@CycleEveryday Cool. Thank you.
My dream bike.🙏😞
any hack for a kickstand? great video, thanks
I don’t have a kick stand, although you can get them for the Brompton. I normally just fold the back wheel under, but if you have a rack with things on it doesn’t work as well. Alternatively i rest it against a wall or likewise, but if I had a rack I might think about getting one. Got one on our electric bike and very useful 👍
@@CycleEveryday any particular brand? Thanks a lot
@@TM-vg4mx I don't know any specific one. Personally I would have a look at a few and see the feedback on them online as not had one on the Brompton before. Think the key thing is it needs to be able to fold up and not interfere with the folding so worth doing some research I think.
@@CycleEveryday great, will do, thanks a lot
Those brake blocks look to be on upside down, isn't the curve of the brake block meant to match the curve of the wheel?
It just looks like that because they are a funny shape. Curved both sides, although one side slightly curved than the other 👍
I braught the easy wheels.. but the bolts were much thinner so I couldn't attach them? Threw the wheels in the bin... C line 2022
Some of the easy wheels are for the rack option on the Brompton. I brought some from a bike shop once and had the same issue. When you buy some they need to be the fittings that fit onto the frame. Bit of a pain as some bike shops don’t realise the difference.👍
Could have gone to a hardware store for some longer bolts.
You don’t want to get the leather accessories wet in the rain though, do you?
Not had any issues with them getting wet during the rain. I do always take them off when I wash it though. Generally find that they are fine in general rainy condition in the UK at least. Use the Brompton in all weathers and so far they are all holding up well. 👍
DO Not see Site for the leather strap for the Block disconnrction Etc. Please provide. Also a Phone number to that vendor...Want Black strap to match my New Black H6L....Many Thanks....stay safe.. VHS
Hi Vincent. The link is in the description, but I have put it here as well www.jimbarrettbespokeleather.co.uk/ourshop/cat_1560247-Accessories-for-Bromptons.html
The contact number will be on the website. They make them to order and a few colour options on there! 👍
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The sun? In the UK? I thought the King outlawed the sun years ago...
It’s been shining for while now 🌞👍
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