The Ultimate Brompton Rebuild! Full Service, Headset, Cables! Folding Bike Rescue!

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7 ай бұрын

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In todays episode we fully service this Brompton folding bike, it needed a new cable, new chain and lots of adjustments...
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@nyemartin5737 7 ай бұрын

The magical bike, when you fold it and lift it into the boot of your car it seems to double in weight! 😂

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Is that not all bikes lol

@HolgerNestmann 6 ай бұрын

I need to take the front wheel out of my large bikes. So they get actually lighter and yet I prefer the brommie

@rundt7605 7 ай бұрын

Love my Brompton which is 21 years old still going strong ,another good video

@Bikespeeds 7 ай бұрын

Wow! Glad it’s treating you well🧡

@savagepro9060 7 ай бұрын

The gear system reminds me of the legendary Raleigh CHOPPER

@dalj4362 7 ай бұрын

And the Grifter...oh, they were the days 😅

@andrewseeds1713 3 ай бұрын

Nice Service, though I would say that places like the Hinges, Peddle Hinge & Seatpost Clamps are places I would have liked to have seen included on a Brompton Service.

@johnstrac 7 ай бұрын

Not seen a Brompton worked on like that before, good job (again).

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

This is maybe only the 3rd one we’ve had in in 10 years!🧡

@philmorrow2446 7 ай бұрын

!!Nice variety on the channel this evening!! Great. Perhaps a little quick on the 3 speed hub gear set up. They are still a mystery to me!! Perhaps on another video. Great show tonight.👍🏻

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this one, thanks for all the support🧡

@u1y55e 7 ай бұрын

not the kind of bike i expected to see on this channel but i'm pleasantly surprised! cheers Lee and Simon!

@Bikespeeds 7 ай бұрын

It’s not one we often get in but we love variety🧡

@MrDazP1adv3ntures 7 ай бұрын

Always a great watch, the workshop is looking fresh too

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the continued support🧡

@filipski595 Ай бұрын

great video! nice touch with adjusting the brake levers as well, that's satisfied customer guaranteed!

@PistachioFilmsLLC 7 ай бұрын

excellent job, thanks for reminding me I have to service my Folding errand/around town bike, not a Brompton, but needs worked on for sure. Drew.

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Best of luck drew, thanks for enjoying another video 🧡

@SayMcGillicuddy 7 ай бұрын

Lovely to see a Brompton on this channel, great work as ever. All the best for the festive period Gents, and thanks a million for all the content this year. 👊

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your support, with Christmas and a couple days off each we’ve had a nightmare getting the videos out but hopefully the consistency will be back soon 🧡

@Goose077 7 ай бұрын

Another great video, thanks for sharing.

@Bikespeeds 7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Paul!🧡

@martynstokes9289 7 ай бұрын

You guys are the best on servicing all types of bikes, I’ve learned a lot from you guys and standards to keep too, 😊

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the very kind words we really appreciate it🧡

@Traildude193 7 ай бұрын

Great service as usal never owned a bromton but getting my vintage mtb today super stoked about that.

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully it all went well for you!🧡

@MX5Fanatic 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Lee and Simon for another great video. Love the variety of bikes you service and your attention to detail. Again well done!

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for all your continued support on the channel🧡

@MX5Fanatic 6 ай бұрын

@@Bikespeeds My pleasure.

@ajfrog699 7 ай бұрын

Wow Lee and Simon. Another level with the Brompton. Haven't had much experience with them and fancinating to see you apply your vast knowledge this this variety of bike too. Great job yet again and Happy Christmas 🎉

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the very kind words, happy Christmas to you and thanks for all the support this year 🧡

@crazydudetz 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoy the videos. Have been watching them at work when I have some down time or when I'm bored of working. Subscribed too. It looks like you don't rinse the bike before or after washing it. You just wipe off the dirty suds with a cloth. Seems like a simpler process for cleaning a bike indoors instead of having to wash it outside. I'll think I'll try that in the future.

@Bikespeeds 2 ай бұрын

Some people tell us we do it wrong some don’t, but it works for us and we’ve never had a problem with scratched paint or soapy water marks as long as it’s dried properly 🧡

@Cyclingismywholelife 7 ай бұрын

I’ve had the opportunity to ride a tandem bike that was similar build to this, so much fun. I love all bikes.

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

That’s the mindset we like to hear 🧡⚙️

@Frank-bb9lu 7 ай бұрын

Another great service looks like new.

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!🧡

@olekmehera7256 7 ай бұрын

Awesome service I just noticed the wahoo mount on the bars, must be a damn quick lady 😂

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

She does some serious road biking!🧡

@carywatmore 7 ай бұрын

Love it when i see a passionate bike mechanic/tech at work 👍 Happy Christmas

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Happy Christmas 🎄🧡

@davidlutan7727 7 ай бұрын

As New now, thanks for the great video.

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much David 🧡

@Countrystock 7 ай бұрын

The coolest of bikes.... would love to own one. One day 🤞🏻

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

It’s certainly got a lot of charm 🧡

@ed0078 6 ай бұрын

I have had my Brompton for 3 years and I must say it is still my favorite. Maintenance is incredibly easy which I have done many times over just for fun because it really is a joy to tune. I have gone as far as removing ALL the components within the internal geared hub just to see how it works and done this many times also. If you own a Brompton with an internal geared hub I wouldn’t bother dismantling it just for maintenance sake, all the times I have done this I noticed absolutely no wear - the hub is bomb proof. Love this bike

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Very brave! Enjoy your riding and working 🧡

@LLF1234 3 ай бұрын

Screws: when to lube/grease, when to blue Loctite, and when to leave them alone? (and if there are more options for them, when to?)

@paulburns3016 7 ай бұрын

Wow nice guys

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Something different! 🧡

@Mr229357 7 ай бұрын

Nice work 😊👍🏻👍🏻

@Bikespeeds 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!🧡⚙️

@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 4 ай бұрын

I loved to see the attention used on this bike, but I wondered why the the guide wheels haven't got the skirts, like on my 6 speed? And as a first after buying my SuperlightM6LXBrompton in 2019, for the saved Vacation Money, I gave it all an Auto Polish and found out that the small "clear tape" Protection, pieces from the Factory had one been worn through to nearly the paint, after two or three folds, so I immediately ordered a full set of "protective plates" and a shield from China (The main supplier of of better and lighter Brompton accessories, as also Korea and Taiwan!). Since then I have changed and added titanium and carbon parts to reach a weight of about 8,5 kilo, and still with my mudguards. I expect to come down to, or below 8 kilo when finished? Finn. Denmark

@user-lx7ld2wi9z 7 ай бұрын

👍

@krishnansrinivasan830 7 ай бұрын

Awesome :)

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!🧡

@stolenorange 6 ай бұрын

I noticed the tensioner wheels didn't have a double thickness. Are those ones not appropriate for a 3 speed?

@andrewpinder6416 7 ай бұрын

Love the videos 👍🏻 Just a question. What’s the best way to get a stuck seat stem out of a frame? Any good tips? Thanks

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

There is no best way! Lots of creative ideas and heat🧡

@roncooke2188 6 ай бұрын

Looks like you torque everything the same torque setting

@bogbug1486 7 ай бұрын

I'm surprised, that you take the shifter apart and use your standard slick cable. There are specific Brompton shifter cables with a smaller diameter cylinder at the end that fits through the hole next to the shifter lever without disassembling the whole unit.

@OjStudios 7 ай бұрын

Was just thinking about this same thing, as a regular Brompton mechanic on a shop that imports these in Finland.

@Bikespeeds 7 ай бұрын

This wasn’t a standard cable but one of our own with a narrower diameter end. We always like to open them to check and address lubrication if needed.

@morlamweb 6 ай бұрын

Nice job on the bike service! Two things about this bike stuck out for me, both about the front wheel: it has no quick-release system, and it's radial laced. Is that typical for Bromptons?

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

We’ve only had a couple in the shop so couldn’t even tell you what is it isn’t usual!🧡

@tinniswood2577 7 ай бұрын

Enjoyed something a little different, should be able to get the knee down with a nice smooth headset!

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

It was a fun one to tune up, what we established is that this was never set up well, and had no major problems, but nothing was right 🧡

@marijnkuijlman 7 ай бұрын

Great video! I have a Brompton myself and I try to take real good care of it! :-) When do you think it's a good time to have it serviced?

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

Around once a year unless you use it more than average 🧡

@mikejensen7294 7 ай бұрын

when you spray and wipe down the frame, what product is that, or is it just water and soap? love watching the videos, even though this is what i do for a living, lol

@Bikespeeds 7 ай бұрын

Haha yes we enjoy them too even though we just did the work!🧡

@51biffo 7 ай бұрын

Do you use Autoglym Polar wash to wash bikes down? I've seen it on your shop page and assumed you decanted it into a spray bottle. Thanks

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

We do, however we can admit that it’s overkill even for us. It is the perfect product to use but not necessarily required. If you like things perfect it’s the thing to have 🧡

@brummelino5524 7 ай бұрын

May I ask what this beautiful color of this Brompton is called? Is this lagoon blue?

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

We are unsure! Thanks for watching 🧡⚙️

@samblenkharn8099 7 ай бұрын

Lovely job that. Bike looks great after some TLC. Never had a Brompton but I had a 3 speed, steel Dahon folding bike for a while. Weighed a ton but it was extremely well made and well designed.

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

They’re a marvel of engineering in all honesty, they might look clunky to some but they’re a real unique bit of kit 🧡

@vincentnnyc 2 ай бұрын

How much was this full service?

@summerkoi7492 7 ай бұрын

I know its a different topic but what are your thoughts on tannus airless bike tyres?

@Bikespeeds 7 ай бұрын

I used them on a single speed I built a few years ago, because I didn’t want the valve showing and overall they were superb! I wouldn’t run a serious bike on them but for a town bike they work. they are a tuff tyre to fit, expect to break a full sweat!

@summerkoi7492 7 ай бұрын

@@Bikespeeds Thank you for the fast reply,Less maintenance will be worth the sweat 😅

@oreocarlton3343 7 ай бұрын

Why was the front tire changed, it looked like it had a lot of meat on it?

@Bikespeeds 6 ай бұрын

The voiceover ran away with me a bit and I didn’t get to fully explain, the rider had gotten a puncture previously and gone to the nearest bike shop which didn’t have a new tyre in stock but did a short term solve and patched it up, but it inevitably needed replacing from a tare 🧡