This is the kind of video one would expect from Brompton itself. They should pay you for this excellent instructional one. I have done this several times myself but your way is the best I’ve seen so far. 👍🏻
Thanks for such a fantastic video! I've just got a Brompton and realised immediately that getting the back wheel off wasn't going to be straightforward. I looked at a few videos which weren't clearly explained - one was just videoing a class(?) At one stage I thought I'd never get the tensioner back on, but with your step-by-step instructions I've done it.
I am intrigued by Brompton bikes, have been for many years, and although not an owner of one, I do find your informative videos interesting, complete with the amusing out-takes! 😊
First - thanks for watching We were also intrigued - and expected them to be "funny bikes" to ride before trying them In fact, they are very versatile (and handily packable) - they have travelled with us all around the world - furthest is Australia and most frequent is France They are capable of climbing mountains (we used them in ski resorts in winter and summer) and doing road sportives (we did that in Stockholm) Also great for just popping to the shops or down the pub
brilliantbikes - maybe one day I will progress to ownership! Trouble is, there are quite a few bikes in our household already, so justification is tricky! My most recent purchase was 15 years ago and my oldest bike is over 30 years old and still in perfect condition - I rarely do anything other than keep the bikes I buy and they are all treasured and used 😊
Thank you for this video and the others ... Took me c5 mins to do this following your instructions ... This is an improvement of 6 hours installing the rear mud guard using the piece of paper that comes with the product and in frustration turning to RUclips and eventually finding your guide ... Or the 2 hours doing the front mud guard following your video on an ad hoc basis ... Now if only someone had pointed out how to regain tension in the tensioner, I could have saved myself the hassle of buying a new one!
Thanks for watching It’s always good to carry a pair of gloves to (try and) keep your fingers clean We often use Ergon grips where the bar end plug is removable - and stuff gloves and a spare chain link in there
If you do something like this video again, may I suggest a long close up of how the chain tensioner should look once it is properly fitted. This is not intuitive, and would be of great assistance.
Thank you for watching and for the kind feedback The chain pusher / derailleur setup was actually the one for this weekend - but the new 2020 bags arrived and derailed it! We will make that one next weekend
.... Videos are very good and all steps are clear described. Thanks a lot. But I think 5 Nm for the axle nut is not enogh. For checking and to keeo the things like the chain tensoner in place ok, but not for road use???
If you added a COVID-19 face mask to the rubber gloves it would be an episode of “Gray’s Anatomy”, with the patient’s life hanging in the balance, in the hands of a virtuoso! ❤️😂
Another great video. What is the recommended interval (mileage/annually) period to change and renew this or can you tell by how it is functioning? I have a one speed S model.
Hi Guys..... just want to know, dones the tensioner needs to be very tight when locking it??? Or can it be slightly loosen? (not loosen as to fall off). tkq
It’s meant to be tightened to 5Nm, so just over finger tight, it is plastic so don’t over tighten it, it will crank. Thanks for the question and for asking.
Thanks for watching That’s a difficult question - it really depends on the amount of use / riding condition / riding style It should last for years - our number one tip would be to keep it clean - Road grime will wear out the drivechain
Argh - I spent ages trying to refit the chain tensioner after replacing my rear tyre (in the end swapping a new chain on so I could feed it around the jockey wheels) and I could have just folded the rear frame to slacken off the tension? Maybe I shouldn't be allowed out.
The ‘fold the rear frame’ trick is a great one isn’t it We remember well the days of the tensioner being fired across the room as if shout out of a cannon!
This is the kind of video one would expect from Brompton itself. They should pay you for this excellent instructional one. I have done this several times myself but your way is the best I’ve seen so far. 👍🏻
Thank YOU for your really kind comment - it really made our day
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My God this woman's voice is so soothing. I felt so good listening to her.
Thank you so much for your comment and for watching.
Thanks for such a fantastic video! I've just got a Brompton and realised immediately that getting the back wheel off wasn't going to be straightforward. I looked at a few videos which weren't clearly explained - one was just videoing a class(?) At one stage I thought I'd never get the tensioner back on, but with your step-by-step instructions I've done it.
Phew! Really glad it helped!
Thanks for your lovely comment and for watching!
I am intrigued by Brompton bikes, have been for many years, and although not an owner of one, I do find your informative videos interesting, complete with the amusing out-takes! 😊
First - thanks for watching
We were also intrigued - and expected them to be "funny bikes" to ride before trying them
In fact, they are very versatile (and handily packable) - they have travelled with us all around the world - furthest is Australia and most frequent is France
They are capable of climbing mountains (we used them in ski resorts in winter and summer) and doing road sportives (we did that in Stockholm)
Also great for just popping to the shops or down the pub
brilliantbikes - maybe one day I will progress to ownership! Trouble is, there are quite a few bikes in our household already, so justification is tricky! My most recent purchase was 15 years ago and my oldest bike is over 30 years old and still in perfect condition - I rarely do anything other than keep the bikes I buy and they are all treasured and used 😊
Surely you can never have too many bikes ;-)
@@brilliantbikes Great video as always. Have you had experience with handling in snow as well?
I will be trying it this year (Canadian winter)
brilliantbikes - you are right, of course. Now, duly persuaded, I am an owner, courtesy BrilliantBikes at Chobham. 😊
Thank you for this video and the others ... Took me c5 mins to do this following your instructions ... This is an improvement of 6 hours installing the rear mud guard using the piece of paper that comes with the product and in frustration turning to RUclips and eventually finding your guide ... Or the 2 hours doing the front mud guard following your video on an ad hoc basis ... Now if only someone had pointed out how to regain tension in the tensioner, I could have saved myself the hassle of buying a new one!
Thank you for this. My chain fell and your vid really helped me figure out what I was doing wrong. All works now. :)
So glad it helped! Thank you for watching!
Simple to understand and effective demonstration. Excellent. Thank you.
Many thanks for your comment and for watching, so glad it was clear 😀
Very informative video for Brompton owners in helping gain confidence to do maintenance on their own bikes. Thank You!
Great video. I recently replaced the chain tensioner on my 2-speed Brompton.
Thanks for watching (once again) and for the feedback
We made this as sometimes it's taken off and people aren't sure the correct way to re-fit.
Would appreciate if you could make a video on how to change the shifter cable for the 6 speed gears tensioner
. thanks.
Super helpful and easy to follow. Thanks a lot 👍
Thank you so much and thank you for watching!
Set up in my garage. Sure comes in handy. Works great
That’s brilliant, so glad it helped!
Thanks for watching!
nice one... must remember to pick up some of those free plastic gloves you see next to the diesel pump and put them in my puncture kit
Thanks for watching
It’s always good to carry a pair of gloves to (try and) keep your fingers clean
We often use Ergon grips where the bar end plug is removable - and stuff gloves and a spare chain link in there
Thank u! You’re life savers…❤
So glad it helped! Thank you for watching!
If you do something like this video again, may I suggest a long close up of how the chain tensioner should look once it is properly fitted. This is not intuitive, and would be of great assistance.
Many thanks for watching and for the suggestion! We will next time!
Great videos. Very clear. Can you do one on adjusting the chain pusher?
Thank you for watching and for the kind feedback
The chain pusher / derailleur setup was actually the one for this weekend - but the new 2020 bags arrived and derailed it!
We will make that one next weekend
excellent video. it cant really get any better and clear than that. Thanks!!
I love all your video’s very informative. Thank you
Thanks for watching and your kind comments
We really appreciate it - it makes it all feel worthwhile :-)
thanks for the tutorial it's useful for me ... great for the channel
Really glad you found it helpful and thank you for watching
.... Videos are very good and all steps are clear described. Thanks a lot. But I think 5 Nm for the axle nut is not enogh. For checking and to keeo the things like the chain tensoner in place ok, but not for road use???
That's not the axle nut. It's the gear indicator nut that screws on top of the axle nut.
Hurrah, just patch a flat and could figure out how to get the chain tensioner back on. Thank you!
So glad it helped and thank you for watching
If you added a COVID-19 face mask to the rubber gloves it would be an episode of “Gray’s Anatomy”, with the patient’s life hanging in the balance, in the hands of a virtuoso! ❤️😂
These videos are superb 👏👏
Thank you for watching - and the kind comment
Thank you so much for this video! This was very helpful.
Thank you for watching and for the kind comment
We are glad it was of some help
First dirty Brompton I've seen. This one must get used 👍
Another great video. What is the recommended interval (mileage/annually) period to change and renew this or can you tell by how it is functioning? I have a one speed S model.
Hi Guys..... just want to know, dones the tensioner needs to be very tight when locking it??? Or can it be slightly loosen? (not loosen as to fall off). tkq
It’s meant to be tightened to 5Nm, so just over finger tight, it is plastic so don’t over tighten it, it will crank. Thanks for the question and for asking.
Perfect! Thanks ever so.
Thanks for the kind comment
Also, do you have a list of parts that you would recommend needs changing/renewing every year, as a regular rider?
In your experience, how often do the chain tensioners tend to need replacing?
Thanks for watching
That’s a difficult question - it really depends on the amount of use / riding condition / riding style
It should last for years - our number one tip would be to keep it clean - Road grime will wear out the drivechain
Argh - I spent ages trying to refit the chain tensioner after replacing my rear tyre (in the end swapping a new chain on so I could feed it around the jockey wheels) and I could have just folded the rear frame to slacken off the tension? Maybe I shouldn't be allowed out.
The ‘fold the rear frame’ trick is a great one isn’t it
We remember well the days of the tensioner being fired across the room as if shout out of a cannon!
I need this parts you work with this
Thank you!
Can you do one for 6 speed?
Who is this lovely lady? ;-)
Can i use brompton chain tensioner for copenhagen?
what is the width of the tires?
Many thanks for the question.
They are ETRTO size: 35-349 (16" x 35mm)
Nice😍
Thanks and thanks for watching