Good idea on minimizing the rub from the cables. I work at a bike shop and get long strips of double sided velcro with new bikes. They've been very helpful to minimize the rub points.

Instead of easy wheels I recently upgraded to Oxelo rollerblade wheels, a set of 4 64mm diameter with 6mm bearing costs about 7 Euro at decathlon. you need 10 mm larger screws, but even if you have to buy new screws it is still dirt cheap.

Thanks for the great tips and I'm very excited because I kept my Ikea strap from years ago when we purchased a new mattress. I thought the strap that they provided for keeping the mattress rolled up was quite unique and that by keeping it, I should be able to find a future use for it. And lo and behold, you found it. Brilliant!!

I put transparent adhesive patches cut to size. They also wear but they’re easily replaceable. And they don’t show. Which reminds me it’s about time to change mine!

As my bike was the, by then most expensive top model, a LightweightH6LXBrompton, the first thing I did after my buy a few years ago, was to search the market for protective items, and I saw the factory mounted pieces of - "tape" (TAPE!!!) on its frame had been worn away at once by the chain, after only a short/few times use/folding (Oh my Good, why don't the factory find a proper way of protection, when they clearly know it's a week point!! (Clear tape!))! And luckily I had already found and had ordered some, for this purpose, specially shaped carbon pieces, with tape for their being fixed in place, to protect both my crank from below - and the back-frames, titanium tube, from the chains rubbing on it (And that's where I found the rather useless/ridiculous piece of "Factory-mounted" tape!), and I also ordered some pieces of nice leather to be sown on the frame, and later on, also a leather cover round my stem-post, to protect it during the folding/handling. I also found a special "metal badge", with a bolt to be mounted on its titanium fork, to protect the fork against the cable rubbing through the paint, at the most obvious place for it. A Brompton has an added small tube on the fork to be used for this purpose, with a proper bolt. I also use an elastic band, with velcro, to secure my bikes wheel against the frame, from being "unfolded" at times when it isn't wanted!! (And I found a special, and very - actually ridiculously, expensive "Vincita" padded pouch to be put on and secured by a string, on the folding pedal during transport. It is very effective though and protects the bike and its surroundings very well).

Great tips. When I got my B75, one of the first things I did was order some helicopter tape (clear)on Amazon. Cutting pieces to apply where cables rub, and installing was kinda therapeutic. I took my time, and it turned out great. A 3” x 3’ roll was maybe $10 (US). “Pro” tip is to round the square corners so they don’t peel easily. You have to look hard to see it. I’m keeping my eyes peeled for a Velcro strap, to reuse on my bike. I love the orange color one your new bike, my favorite color. Cheers from Chicago!

Great videos,would like more like these and in depth tutorials

Another good material to protect front fork is heat shrink tube

I used my old puppy's collar to hold my wheels when folded. It's has a snap on clip that is easier to put on and remove. Plus it has a small bell dangling and chiming, while I'm riding :)

I turned a plastic milk crate into a front basket attached with a cheap aftermarket part and reinforced will some scrap sheet aluminium. Works good! Handle bar mittens are good for the winter. If you sew, I'm certain an old down jacket could be converted into a pair. I wish Brompton would beef up some of those flimsy parts. I don't care about weight, I only want to take it in with me where ever I go and have it hold up to moderate commuter use.

Some great tips there and looking great too!

Wow what a great video and s practical. Thank you!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing the tips

The fork should have a disc on it to stop cable rubbing. A half disc on L models, full disc on E. I don't have any cheap or DIY upgrades, but do swear by my Restrap bar bag on the S. It's superb

Thanks

I got the EZ wheels upgrade but now my brompton is less stable when folded! I have ended up putting the originals back for stability.

How about clear packing tape. it is almost invisible on the frame and replace as needed. cheers!

hi could you advise on a model to buy, used or new. thanks for posting video

One item that bothers me is the mediocre quality of the carrier bungees

Sorry, but those Bromptom EZ wheels totally suck! Id go with the, Aceoffix a lot better looking and roll a lot freer! or go to Decathalon and get the Btwin wheels!