I felt unfortunate when I saw a Brompton was greased with motorcycle grease... This is an excellent bike that can be used for decades. But very satisfied when I saw that it was resolved eventually with professional skills and care. It's hard to find professional bike services in Hong Kong, and many of them are overpriced. I hope one day I can visit Lowestoft with my Brompton. Thanks for the sharing!
Hi guys enjoying your videos. Have you ever worked on a childs bike. I've just restored a Carrera cosmos 14. It was fun and strange to be working on such a small bike. They have a very unusual plastic chain guard with some weird fixings. I donated this to a local primary school making a child very happy. Keep those bike videos coming guys.
Many many children’s bikes. We have a mix of enthusiast cyclists as well as just our local community that come in to use us. Very nice story that you donated it🧡
I bougth my Ligthweigth in 2019, during the Covid19, and found some extra titanium parts for it, as a heavy man, but everything helps. I like to see a pro work, as a former craftsman myself. Finn
Mine is also a 6 speed and I tried a metal tensioner before my first "free" Service! It didn't fit, till I found one sized as the original, which now functions with the original plastic wheels, for less noise. It seems that Brompton has often changed sizes so I had difficulty in finding the correct size titanium bolts for my brakes. I have changed several parts but still misses a few on those for a final result. But for now it is down to 9,35 kilo and I have found out that the metal clamps holding the titanium stays on the mudguards, are really "Heavy Metal" so I have found sets from carbon and alu, to be replaced, when I get the time! Finn. Denmark
Great video, is there any chance that you will upload the non-timelapse version for more thorough educational purposes (unless it was recorded that way of course)?
Great stuff! I'd love every bike or car mechanic was so meticulous with service. Where can you find torque values for the Brompton bolts and nuts? Also for your wet wipe cleaning, what do you soak wipe in?
Could you please tell me what cleaning products you use for a bike frame? Just to get (black smudges etc' off. Is that a polisher or how do you do it? thanks in advance!
If you watch our restoration videos we’re able to go much more in depth than on a service, and in those videos we do actually use multiple products and then a polish! ruclips.net/video/ANyTH0kxDZE/видео.html
Nice - just discovered your channel. Two questions - how much did this service cost the customer? What ultrasonic parts cleaner are you using? I can't decide which one to buy and I hear some work better than others.
We’ve had quite a few over the years from cheap (middle isle of supermarkets) to extremely expensive (elma) but one thing I’ve learnt is they all die! None last long (for a day in day out user, like us) but we’ve currently settled on using machines available from www.allendale-ultrasonics.co.uk they seem to be the happy medium between price and usage
I personally recommend purchasing the Premium Brompton Service from brompton, as I know they can be trusted to handle your bike with care and replace most of the parts (if your Brompton is still under warranty). You have to be cautious about who you trust with your Brompton-not all Brompton dealers are reliable, to be honest. I’m speaking from personal experience.
I imagine you, endearingly, as the 900 year old man I shared many a lagga with while visiting a Walthamstow (sp?).public house (only slightly older, but rugged, leaning and full of war stories). God save 1776.
No, for the Bromptons to fold they have to come on the left side of the bars & right side of the frame, the owner was under the impression they had been replaced previously before he was recommended to us but had been cut to short, which I’ve no doubt about.
Seems like a very complicated gearing system just to get 6 speeds, especially as you'd think they'd want simplicity to aid with the folding? Must be doing something right as they're a popular bike I believe! Great video as usual too. Cheers
Actually, it is a very simple way to turn a 3-speed hub gear into a 6-speed version, just by adding a second sprocket, and a mechanism to switch between 'em. Remember, it is a folding bike, so the chain tensioner itself has to be there anyway. The extra parts to make the tensioner into an actual derailleur shifter are pretty light and small.. (well, they are when Brompton design them.)
you do end up with some weird gear spacings though, the jump between what I guess you would call 5th and sixth is bonkers. Guess I need to ride it less like what you would call a road bike with conventional double up front and rear mech ?@@effyleven
"Bonkers spacing between 5th and 6th"? I don't understand your comment. The gear spacing on my 6-speed seems even and well-spaced from top to bottom, at least, to me. I have the standard 50-tooth chainring with standard Brompton Sturmey Archer Wide Range hub.
I'd say "the proper way" to use the gears is by using (1- 1+ 2- 2+ 3- 3+) so after each 16t to 13t rear cog change you would change the internal gear at the same time while dropping back to 16t.. if this makes any sense. This way the ratios are not all over the place.
A regular servicing plan is always a good idea but it really depends on your mileage and the conditions you ride in, we recommend at least once a year or when something goes wrong!🧡
Oh man this really makes me appreciate how straight forward road bikes are in terms of taking them apart and putting them back together.
This is sarcasm, right?
This is the best video on the servicing of six speed Brompton on the internet. All brommie owners should watch this video. Excellent job! Thank you.
Thanks Thomas 🧡
Not really. Brompton’s are very particular in certain areas. Your statement makes it seem like it is like any bike, even here he stated it is unique
Not sure how yer coming up with that interpretation-my comment is all about Brommies😎 and how good the video is at covering Brompton maintenance.
A first class video of a full service on the Brompton. Thank you for such information on how to do things correctly.
Thanks very much for watching!🧡
Brilliantly thorough servicing. A lesson for all bike mechanics. Thanks for the video.
If I was to ever want or need my bike serviced you’d be the man I’d want doing it!! Top notch that 👍🏻
Always welcome to bring it in, we have online booking if you’re planning on travelling! Thanks for watching🧡
Love the timelapse vid with chill music and informative commentary on the Brompton.
Thanks Johnny!🧡
謝謝！
Thank you very much for the super thanks!🧡
Congrats on the work to make such awesome videos! Greetings from Portugal!
Love the bromptons! I just got a p line about 2 weeks ago. Love seeing them on this channel.
Enjoy your bike! Thanks for watching and commenting on the channel again it’s much appreciated 🧡⚙️
Nice to see you showing the bike some love.
Love the amount of detail in this video! Keep it up!
Thank you 🙏🏻 🧡🧡
You are an amazing mechanic!
Thanks Khalid!🧡⚙️
Wow brilliant video, great work you guys really care and your knowledge of the Brompton is excellent.
Thanks Gtex!
I felt unfortunate when I saw a Brompton was greased with motorcycle grease... This is an excellent bike that can be used for decades. But very satisfied when I saw that it was resolved eventually with professional skills and care. It's hard to find professional bike services in Hong Kong, and many of them are overpriced. I hope one day I can visit Lowestoft with my Brompton. Thanks for the sharing!
Nice to see a visit from your homelands. It often surprises us how far we are reaching. 🧡
You’ve just earned a subscription!
Where are you located? You are the only person I want to service my Brompton!
We’re located in Lowestoft Suffolk🧡
@@Bikespeeds ah! You would be that far away!
Would it be ok for me to post it to you?
Great work - like a brand new Brommie! 😎
Hi guys enjoying your videos. Have you ever worked on a childs bike. I've just restored a Carrera cosmos 14. It was fun and strange to be working on such a small bike. They have a very unusual plastic chain guard with some weird fixings. I donated this to a local primary school making a child very happy. Keep those bike videos coming guys.
Many many children’s bikes. We have a mix of enthusiast cyclists as well as just our local community that come in to use us. Very nice story that you donated it🧡
Excellent video!
Thanks Cristopher!
Wonderful video,thank you
I bougth my Ligthweigth in 2019, during the Covid19, and found some extra titanium parts for it, as a heavy man, but everything helps. I like to see a pro work, as a former craftsman myself. Finn
Thanks for watching Finn, enjoy your bike!🧡⚙️
Mine is also a 6 speed and I tried a metal tensioner before my first "free" Service! It didn't fit, till I found one sized as the original, which now functions with the original plastic wheels, for less noise. It seems that Brompton has often changed sizes so I had difficulty in finding the correct size titanium bolts for my brakes. I have changed several parts but still misses a few on those for a final result. But for now it is down to 9,35 kilo and I have found out that the metal clamps holding the titanium stays on the mudguards, are really "Heavy Metal" so I have found sets from carbon and alu, to be replaced, when I get the time! Finn. Denmark
Great tutorial! How much would such service cost?
Great video, is there any chance that you will upload the non-timelapse version for more thorough educational purposes (unless it was recorded that way of course)?
These videos are around 3-6 hours without speeding up🧡
Impressed👍🏻👍🏻
Great stuff! I'd love every bike or car mechanic was so meticulous with service. Where can you find torque values for the Brompton bolts and nuts? Also for your wet wipe cleaning, what do you soak wipe in?
Brompton tech brompton.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/360004650157-Technical-information & Warm soapy water. 🧡
Great 👍 is it OK t use Gunk to clean chain
For hobby use it’s fine. But commercially it’s not cost effective per litre, it’s fairly expensive.
I would love to know what solution is used for the cleaning.
nice job !
First rate video. Greetings from Singapore.
Thanks very much!
Brilliant Brompton service. Where are you based?
Lowestoft U.K.
Love my Brompton - USA
Could you please tell me what cleaning products you use for a bike frame? Just to get (black smudges etc' off. Is that a polisher or how do you do it? thanks in advance!
If you watch our restoration videos we’re able to go much more in depth than on a service, and in those videos we do actually use multiple products and then a polish!
ruclips.net/video/ANyTH0kxDZE/видео.html
If you are looking for taking indelible marks off stable paint, use automobile brake cleaner.
Thanks
May I ask how much will you charge for a full service like this ? Just curious
Thanks
Services can be booked on our website! www.bikespeeds.com
How about internal hub maintenance?
If a shirt is a available, I’ll wear it around the Boyle heights area of Los Angeles on my evening rides around town!
Nice - just discovered your channel. Two questions - how much did this service cost the customer? What ultrasonic parts cleaner are you using? I can't decide which one to buy and I hear some work better than others.
We’ve had quite a few over the years from cheap (middle isle of supermarkets) to extremely expensive (elma) but one thing I’ve learnt is they all die! None last long (for a day in day out user, like us) but we’ve currently settled on using machines available from www.allendale-ultrasonics.co.uk they seem to be the happy medium between price and usage
I personally recommend purchasing the Premium Brompton Service from brompton, as I know they can be trusted to handle your bike with care and replace most of the parts (if your Brompton is still under warranty).
You have to be cautious about who you trust with your Brompton-not all Brompton dealers are reliable, to be honest. I’m speaking from personal experience.
I imagine you, endearingly, as the 900 year old man I shared many a lagga with while visiting a Walthamstow (sp?).public house (only slightly older, but rugged, leaning and full of war stories). God save 1776.
Where is this shop
Where is your shop?
Lowestoft, East Anglia, U.K.
Wouldn't spinning the bars 360 degrees have sorted the cables out?
No, for the Bromptons to fold they have to come on the left side of the bars & right side of the frame, the owner was under the impression they had been replaced previously before he was recommended to us but had been cut to short, which I’ve no doubt about.
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First! :-). notification squad
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Seems like a very complicated gearing system just to get 6 speeds, especially as you'd think they'd want simplicity to aid with the folding? Must be doing something right as they're a popular bike I believe! Great video as usual too. Cheers
Actually, it is a very simple way to turn a 3-speed hub gear into a 6-speed version, just by adding a second sprocket, and a mechanism to switch between 'em. Remember, it is a folding bike, so the chain tensioner itself has to be there anyway. The extra parts to make the tensioner into an actual derailleur shifter are pretty light and small.. (well, they are when Brompton design them.)
you do end up with some weird gear spacings though, the jump between what I guess you would call 5th and sixth is bonkers. Guess I need to ride it less like what you would call a road bike with conventional double up front and rear mech ?@@effyleven
"Bonkers spacing between 5th and 6th"? I don't understand your comment.
The gear spacing on my 6-speed seems even and well-spaced from top to bottom, at least, to me. I have the standard 50-tooth chainring with standard Brompton Sturmey Archer Wide Range hub.
I'd say "the proper way" to use the gears is by using (1- 1+ 2- 2+ 3- 3+) so after each 16t to 13t rear cog change you would change the internal gear at the same time while dropping back to 16t.. if this makes any sense. This way the ratios are not all over the place.
一般多久清洗一次呢？
A regular servicing plan is always a good idea but it really depends on your mileage and the conditions you ride in, we recommend at least once a year or when something goes wrong!🧡
@@Bikespeeds 谢谢🙏
this video was tough to watch, the owner of this bike needs educating! poor thing had insane amount of thick grease all over it! well done lad.
I'm 100% convinced I'll never attempt servicing a Brompton.
The cables just came along the wrong side... I had the same problem with mine
The rear cables are still too long.