7 7 comments Best Add a Comment Bike_Mechanic_Man 9 yr. ago The only part you need to worry about changing in order to avoid having to do any adjustments is the nut on the shift cable tensioner. Its a notion that started as a kid growing up with bikes: punctures are a pain, but takingoff the rear tyre is a real pain in the you-know-where because of the very-useful-but-very-intimidating-when-youve-got-a-flatgears. A step by step guide with GIF animations and images to help guide you to replacing your flat tire yourself. I noticed that with the wheel removed the equilibrium changes. Eventually I found the hole, made sure there wasnt any glass left in the tyre and sealed the hole from the outside with superglue. Easy fitting mudguards.For A Line and C Line, How to adjust the suspension block to latch mode and non-latch mode, Protect yourself from road grime and dirt, How to adjust the lower stop disc - coming soon, How to adjust the front fork hook - coming soon, An essential job for your brake safety and once other jobs on the bike have been performed. Cycle Everyday 4.34K subscribers Subscribe 17K views 2 years ago DUDLEY Here is our way of fixing a flat tyre on. Install the gearshift This isnt anything to worry about in terms of safety, but letting your tyres deflate too much can make for a sluggish and tiring ride. Now I massaged the other side around some more and it went in! But at least I didnt swear. Theres something wrong with this picture. Feeling deflated waiting for a tram, to catch a train, to catch a tram, to get home. Schwalbe One Tanwall
Brompton, even before I load the rear deck with gear as I often Tube patched and Brompton kevlar tyre back on the wheel. Check out David from the Brompton teams attempt at his fastest fold below! EDIT: Patched it all up last night - nail had gone right through so might have to do it all again with a new tube at some point. When you're satisfied with these steps, The punctures tend to be slow leaks from sharp grit (crushed stone which surfaces an unpaved path) embedding in the rear wheel. holding the chain tensioner and the gearshift pulley tab washer in place. So I think that when I inserted the tube I was too rude with the handling of the tire and maybe I pinched the tube. There is a handy Brompton video here on adjusting it though which seems to have set me straight. The fastest, lightest, and grippiest tire ever made for Brompton, the Schwalbe One is a more sporty option. non-drive side of the rear axle and use your fingers to tighten it. Mudguard removal $25
The first step in removing the rear wheel from a Brompton is to detach the Special thanks to Red and Cory for theiradvicevia the MBC Facebook page, and Cory for his tutorial today. You can now move the second tire lever all the skewer chain, then adjust the gearshift skewer until the middle of its Remove it as well, so that you can see the final washer and Squeeze a drop or so of glue from the tube onto the hole, if you intend to patch rather than replace your inner tube. holds it in place. One of the best ways I have been show was to use a cable tie to secure the part of the tyre you get on to the wheel. inner tube. , Hi, you put your Brompton upside down in order to remove the rear wheel. Our award winning Toolkit contains everything you need to keep moving and is securely stored inside the bike mainframe. Its almost worth buying a Brompton (whichit is anyway) just to have the perfectplace to keep your Brompton toolkit! Oh, yeah and *his* game bag . I have to say a big thank you to Mick and Kate for their warm hospitality, constant drinks, snacks and lovely lunch. to apply; your patch should be the smallest one you can find which completely No need for levers to refit the tyre? You can contact me at the following email address: All written content and images on this blog are subject to copyright. The result was me somehow ending up being unable to change gear and a trip to the local bike shop, for them to put it all right again! You'll also need either a new inner-tube or a patch kit, as shown. However, with cycling now becoming the top method of getting around Toronto, bike shops are overwhelmed with bicycle service requests and require appointment bookings, sometimes weeks in advance (even for flat fixes). the order of assembly right here. Lock nut not yet tightened. floor drive-side up, with the free-side pedal cocked to the bottom of Clearly this conundrum was going to have to wait for the following night to be solved. Amazingly it worked without needing to use the tyre levers! Jeez. For a more detailed video, Park Tool has a step by step of removing a tire off of a wheel. Off to Velo Electric & Folding Bicycles for some expert tutelage on Brompton gear adjustment from Cory. The tire must be deflated for this step, or A badly inner-tube from the wheel by Although the indicator chain was reconnected, the gear change wasnt smooth. which holds the cable adjuster steady, then unscrewing the cable adjuster You can also find information about referring a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) at financial-ombudsman.org.uk. (Oh, how times have changed). Make sure to centre the brake before tightening the lower stop disc assembly. Tube now patched up,it was time to put the tyre back on thewheel and see how realisticthe Technical Guide really is for the average person. I carefully watched each step. Reddit, Inc. 2023. You can also find information about referring a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) at financial-ombudsman.org.uk. The finished patch should be bonded This in the rod that, along with a small chain, screws into the rear hub. is just round. the third. Place the bicycle on its side with Congratulations on solving it Dayna and happy riding! As Bike_Mechanic_Man said a picture of the chain tensioner was useful - I still managed to get the chain incorrect on it the first time. valve hole on the wheel and work
do. until the Inflate the innertube until it This washer's job is to keep the tab washer aligned Verify that all of the gears work The above is applicable for 3-speed Bromptons with Sturmey Archer hubs. Connect the ends of the indicator chain (which will reach in 3rd gear), but dont tighten the lock nut (the little round wheelie bit) just yet. Screw the chain all the way into the hub, through the hole in the tensioner holding nut. You will now have access to the axle nut on the drive side (the side with the gears and chainring). Then I place the bicycle on the Speak to us. Do this to an area will usually tear a little bit if you rub it hard enough. (I'm rocking a 3 speed btw). fork plates. Your dealer will have already shown you how it works, but its worth practicing a bit at home to really master it. washer. Make sure that the Hmmm. Our Customer Service Team are here to help you; multilingual and available via Live Chat and Email. Upside down, and ready to get the rear wheel off. The slow part was finding the hole in the tyre! should look much like the picture though. Privacy Policy. Dont try to solve puzzles when youre tired. plastic piece should pull straight off, revealing a tab which keeps First he modelled how to take a rear wheel off on one of his bikes. The Commander and Chief of the London Brompton Club, Mick kindly invited me to his house a couple of weeks ago (with the permission of his other half Kate) with a view to putting the above right. and you will see that the open end is cocked to the left. On all parts & accessory orders over $150. My Schwalbe Marathon Plus London Edition tyres were next. and bicycle paths, including a hill close to a mile in length will probably break the washers as you tighten the wheel bolts. The Commander and Chief of the London Brompton Club, Mick kindly invited me to his house a couple of weeks ago (with the permission of his other half Kate) with a view to putting the above right. there by nubs on its underside. way to put a wrench on a bolt or a nut is so that it is cocked in
This is one detail which may differ on your bicycle; earlier 5-speed Bromptons http://www.tinywheelsth.comhttp://www.facebook.com/tinywheelsthhttp://www.instagram.com/tinywheelsth 1. which holds the rear wheel. You dont need to undo the brakes to remove a tyre just deflate it a bit. Earlier or later models may differ in I've had to replace the rear tire once already before getting 1,000 Changing rear tire has been my nightmare since I bought my Brompton 7 years ago. necessary. Tighten the nuts by hand before lowering the vehicle and tightening them fully. I was really amazed at how easy was to remove the front wheel and I used a repair kit. sand paper. Produced by Nina Feldman , Alex Stern , Diana Nguyen , Carlos Prieto and Mooj Zadie. Deflate the All contents contained in this blog cannot be used without the permission of the owner. (Thats putting it mildly. outside of the patch comes loose and you can peel this covering off. and push it home. How to adjust your brompton hub gears . this case, I had a brand-new innertube with only a small hole in it, This will reduce the tensionon the chain tensioner assembly (CTA) so it doesn't fling back, potentially damaging something when you remove the chain. Look closely at the wrench, In this case, piece of chalk around to mark the hole if it's too small to see easily. Shrapnel, hail and explosions on a Brompton. Thinking straight wasnt happening fast. Here are the Top 8: 1) Practise the fold Folding your new Brompton has to be one of the most exciting moments, and it is entirely straightforward to get the hang of. Published: March 17, 2023 at 1:00 pm The best electric bike conversion kits will enable you to add a motor to your existing bike simply and relatively cheaply - at least compared to the price of. And then, under Corys instruction, I took the rear wheel off and put it back on again, and got the gears adjusted so theyre as good as new again. Then loosen slightly, no more than about 1 full turn. This will wheel is assembled. and put them aside. The Schwalbe One HS462A is the fastest and lightest Schwalbe tire available for the Brompton. What have I done wrong?! FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU SPEND JUST $150 ON ALL PARTS & ACCESSORIES***. thrice its normal diameter and search for hissing noises or funny smells. With the tensioner now figured out, I put the chain tensionerwasher and nut back on being careful not to over-tighten it, as they say in the video only to find my indicatorchain was too short! should go on relatively easily; make sure that the slot in the gearshift Put the chain around the rear sprocket, and As I sit here typing this blog entry I feel quite confident in changing the rear tyre. through its middle) on top of when the bicycle is at least partially folded in the middle. Register your bike online (it takes 3 minutes) and youll be the first to know about new product upgrades (most of our developments are retro-fittable), special offers and tips for getting the most from your Brompton. Thanks for your comment Next, remove the Bike in work stand. drive the rear wheel. Ive got a 3 speed so I referred tothis one: Gear adjustment was the part I found the trickiest. With the rear wheel off it was time change YouTube videos (see Tyre Change above), take out the tube and find the puncture. a distinctive odor of old rubber near a bicycle tire leak. This explains why most flats occur on the rear tire, and why gently forcing them apart. There is, however, one more aspect of fit that can easily be overlooked: the saddle position. I watched it when trying to take the tyre off. Loosen the lug nuts with the tire iron in your trunk then raise the vehicle in the air with the jack. My advice to you is not to wait as long as I did and live in the fear that you can't. Carbon Fibre E hook Frame Guard Protector Brompton Pikes 3sixty Triangle. do not go all the way inside the fork plates; they're stopped This isnt the first time that Ive been impressed by the practicality of the Brompton toolkit. Show details, The site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Now pull the chain off the lower idler wheel, and manipulate *Coughs*. The last washer should stay in the axle, held Your (LogOut/ Often the most difficult things to understand about a new project are In this video I'm demonstrating a complete step-by-step guide on how to fix your Brompton if you get a puncture.#brompton #bromptonfoldingbike #bromptonbicyclesStep-by-step on how to repair a FLAT TIRE on your Brompton folding bike0:00 - Intro1:38 - Initial gear setup2:27 - Remove the rear wheel5:00 - Fixing puncture with repair kit10:39 - Reassemble wheel12:05 - Install the wheel on bike13:13 - Install chain tensioner14:36 - Install gear indicator chain15:13 - Adjust gears16:07 - Pump air into the tire16:47 - Front wheel17:55 - Ending Ok well see how that goes. the chain wheel up. Is the only thing that makes sense to me. from the top of the rim into the side of the tire, then lever it With some logical thinking we got it worked again. It can be the smallest thing, butsomethingsharp enough to penetrate the kevlar tyre cannot be left in the tyre to make anotherhole in the tube. Chalk, a large pan of water, and possibly a coin I now have thoughts of putting on Kojak's on to my Raw Lacquer S2L - something I have always wanted to do! Remove any insert it inside the tire. lug side down. It didnt bear thinking about. It was a very helpful workshop and particularly because it was hands-on. Edited by Lisa Chow. Heres one thatwas prepared earlier. quite easily; I've drawn an arrow to it in the picture. tire valve and press its center pin until it stops hissing. You will also need either serious mechanics This most of these directions should be useful for any model of Brompton. A very small tool set is sufficient: a It's easiest to do this and our Getting home late that night meant I had 24 hours to re-watch and mull over the technical video guides which wasplenty of time to feelfrustrated by commuting entirely by public transportthe following day. How to replace the front fork hook In rare circumstances the front fork hook can need replacing. I think it was because of a path that is very bumpy an I was carrying weight in the front. patch. if you are looking at the edge of the nut farthest from your wrench. under the rim) is free. This video is designed to help Brompton user on how to install their front wheel in order to change the front tire. Keeping the parts in order. then spread it around until it soaks into the tire. the chain tensioner assembly, which should lift straight off the If you are looking for the speediest tire option, this might be 'the one '. Brompton/pikes/3sixty tyre/wheelset change service
T Line Sign up now to be among the first to get access to the next T Line batch drop | Sign up. inspect the inner tube to find the leak. What had I done to get it so badly wrong? From the parked position (rear frame flipped underneath), rotate the rest of the bike backwards until it lands on the back of the saddle. Tyres are just like balloons in a sense, staying inflated by means of a rubber tube, and much like balloons your tyres will gradually lose pressure over time and with use. It was then down to me to put on the front, which with a little help from Mick I did. This video takes you through some basic checks, if you think your seatpost may be slipping, How to remove and refit your Brompton front wheel, How to remove and refit your Brompton rear wheel, How to adjust your hub gears on a 3 or 6 speed bike. handling it by the side with plastic on it. I've heard of people deflating the tire, removing it from the wheel, and patching the inner tube while the wheel remains on the bicycle, but I Mick took off the existing tyres and again modelled how to put the new ones on. To patch your tube, first roughen an area around your hole with the All rights reserved. (Sorry but I deleted it instead of publishing it) I will try and answer your question. The world has changed quite dramatically with COVID-19 and it's had a major impact on the cycling industry. hand cleaner/degreaser (lava brand soap works for me) or a couple of Epic On the Thames and Over the Thames Ride! bits of glass, pieces of metal, or thorns you encounter. If you are lucky you might hit it off with people in the way I have, with my riding partner iCrazyBee and Mick. In most cases in the past, getting a flat fix done was an in-and-out kind of thing - at the very worst, it took our mechanics a one-day turn-around. disposable surgical gloves for some steps. Everyday Cycling 44.8K subscribers 128K views 2 years ago #brompton #bromptonfoldingbike #bromptonbicycles Don't ever be afraid to get a flat tire (or flat tyre) on your Brompton. If you're being careful, take a ride around the block the bicycle, then removing and patching or replacing the inner tube. around the wheel pressing the sides of the tire toward the center to We used a bike with mudguard so this will apply to Brompton's R type and L type. For earlier than 2016, 5mm Eazy Wheels are required. Check out our guide below. (H6R, tempest blue, yellow game bag, toolkit, Ergon grips, Speddial clamps), Hi Luuk, slightly larger than the patch. Deflate the tire once you've found your leak. I fix flats the hard old-fashioned way, by removing the rear wheel from the bicycle, then removing and patching or replacing the inner tube. ), Is there anything I should/should not be doing to ensure all goes smoothly? Now to put it all back on the bike, so time to swap back to the Technical Guide on removing and refitting a rear wheel. I fix flats the hard old-fashioned way, by removing the rear wheel from For a third alternative, find a tree limb, a fence or even a clothes line at a convenient height. It one edge of the tire into the wheel groove. sides, so you can tighten the If you mess this up, then you Dont take it off or lose it, either. Know and appreciate your local dealer. Everyone was a beginner once, so we asked the Brompton community to give us their insight into the things they wish they knew when they first bought a Brompton. I've managed to wheel the bike home; but am a little daunted by the task of taking the wheel off. A fear perhaps? is completely deflated, you will be able to work the second edge of the Where Your Brompton is Welcome in London! Right-side Brompton Gear shift dont forget to oil this cable every now and then. set of bicycle tire levers (plastic ones will do fine -- most bicycle You should be able to pick the bicycle up innertube completely by depressing the pin inside the valve with the rear fork plates Place the chain on the top When it comes to negotiating a greased chain, it does help if you have a stand like his though.
red stripe is even with the edge of the drive-side axle. Use a hand or track pump to top your tyres up to 90 PSI every week (perhaps on a Sunday evening before the commuting week ahead) and youll keep rolling on in ease and comfort. Now install the gearshift covers the hole. Show details, The site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. If you let your tires get too low, they will wear out faster and may even puncture. I'm a bit of a noob with bikes and bike maintenance, but not totally impractical generally - just not quite sure what I'm letting myself in for. Schwalbe Racer Tanwall
Then it was my turn. Bromptons take a 16x1&3/8 inner tube which must often be special-ordered. We have a large selection of information available in our FAQ section which should answer most enquiries. tire. Simple theme. miles on the bicycle. as you tighten the second drive-side axle nut, so it's important to get one has a hole with straight sides, and the next has the tab which holds It was something I needed to put right. In Once more I found myself calling upon the collective wisdom of the MBC members to help me with my indicator chain problem. If you would like to know how we handle complaints, please ask for a copy of our complaints handling process. Initially, the gear cable seemed too tight as part of it had come out of its housing.
I recall the disaster of trying to change the tyres and inner tubes of my beloved Orange Brompton. idler wheel on top of the chain. I actually managed to do it! the idler wheel closest to the sprocket. If the tire is not already completely deflated, remove the dust cap from the As a last resort, you can immerse the inner tube in a pot of water and Please note that Pay in 3 instalments and Pay in 30 days agreements are not regulated by the FCA. If you get too many patches in a small area of By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 2023 Brompton Bicycle Ltd. Now cock the idler arm over the from the drive chain as you go. Now tire into the wheel with your hands, starting at one edge of the wheel 3. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Portable Battery for Extended Brompton Trips. Now you can insert the valve into the A Schrader valve will not work with P + T Line. Put the The shift cable tensioner was a bit of a problem - tried not to knock it, but it's quite hard not to move it about. I hope youve been puncture free with your riding? the single nut which holds this Saturday was Dunwich Dynamo day and as can happen with things you have had in the diary for ages, it arrived quite rapidly. 0:00 / 14:04 Fastest way to fix a FLAT TYRE on the Brompton - Easy and Simple! 2023 Brompton Bicycle Ltd. be looking at the second drive The tire is a Brompton 'bright stripe'model, with kevlar armor thread the chain over teeth each engage a link of the chain. When I posted the above photo on the Melbourne Brompton Club's ("MBC") Facebook page with the caption "Learning how to fix a flat rear tyre suddenly got a lot higher on the To Do list" it didn't take long for some helpful tips to come my way. Images have been taken using a iPhone 11 unless otherwise stated. Why I won't be buying the Brompton Toolkit After All. Thread the chain around the rear sprocket so that the outside sprocket In this position, gravity should hold the bicycle fully All of which meant that when I pulled my bike from under my desk one night last week, and noticed something was not right, then realised I had a flat, I was pretty stoked. gearshift cable from it. Ok, maybe a little over the top there. Never mind, thats what the other Brompton is for in times like this; as a reference tool. Next, inspect the outside of My Brompton is a 1999 T5 model with the 5-speed Sturmey-Archer 'Sprinter 5' protective washer (the one with a straight-sided hole axel in much the same way as the gearshift tensioner pulley did. mechanics' hand-cleaner. it off the upper one until it is free. Inflate the tube to about Counter-intuitively (I think), the highest gear means the slackest indicator chain. the blunt end of your tire iron or a coin until the plastic covering the I'm new to using a brompton (I bought a new one on september this year) and I have never experienced a puncture in years of using my old bike (lucky me haha ) and yesterday I had one in my front tire. xskewer in the axle by pushing the threaded lugged washers, and then tighten it up. On my 5-speed, I The best one to get me started was a link to Brompton Bicycles Technical Guide on how to remove and refit your rear wheel. All seems to be functioning fine - although the right peddle seems to be making a clicking sound when I put weight on it Should be fine till the weekend when I can take it to the bike shop though! may have two cables going into the hub. Finding the hole in the tubewas much easier. Brompton front puncture - roadside repairFeaturing a Standard Brompton front wheel, Schwalbe Marathon Racer tyre (the standard as at 2020), Brompton toolkit . The size of Eazy wheels required depends on the model year of the bike. This Whether youre riding to work or going further afield, theres a Brompton bag that gets you and all you need around the city whilst looking your best. All rights reserved. As sad as it may seem, your shiny new Brompton will inevitably show the signs of city use sooner or later, and long for a good clean. Put the other nut on the drive-side and re-check the fit of the Put your socket you will find that the wheel will hang up on the rear brake. all around with the tube. I keptmy phone handy for two reasons: first and foremost so I couldplay and pause the Technical Guides as I followed each step and, secondly, to take photos for this blog! On a Brompton folding bike, the front and rear tires should be inflated to 100 PSI / 6.9 BAR. Yewtee block 790, Fast response and friendly seller who is willing to share. parts you have removed in order, with the wheel in the middle and Regular readers will know that I have a shameful record on all things bicycle maintenance. wrench on the nut Change). We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services. Remove the inner-tube it properly oriented. the flat is not still ready to do harm. The indicator chains too short!