Brompton frame hinge pin replacement
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Sorry for my absence guys, but works been hell. In this video I went to freedom folding bikes and got some much needed brommie repairs.
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Tks to Chuck I just recently removed my Disc, bottom bracket and bottom hinge pin all in the comfort of my garage in about 30 minutes of labor👍(cost of parts $200) FYI....my local Brompton dealer downtown Chicago quoted me $600 - $1000 but wasn't totally sure what was wrong and wasn't even sure how to itemize and email me a Proforma Estimate 😂 Thank you Brian ❤ you just saved this DIYer a week's of wages 💪💪💪
You look 30 years younger with the trim. Great video, very interesting. Thanks Brian.
Thank you, and thanks for watching.😀👍
Hey, Brian. Thanks for featuring Freedom Folding bikes in your videos. I called their store about a seat post bung, and luckily they had it in stock. I ordered the bung and a bag. They shipped the same day and arrived 2-day priority. 👍👍
What's up Bryan. I just went to Freedom folding bikes Yesterday and had a blast. Thanks for introducing me to the shop!
It is good to know that there are still products on the market that are completely serviceable!
Btw, another nice video, thanks😊👍
Great news and great video! Always interesting to get these close-up views of real problems that might come for brommies that do so many miles! Thanks for sharing, see you on the next one mate! Cheers!
Thanks man😀👍
Wow, like a new bike, glad you’re back ! , I’m still searching for a new Brompton, keep up the good work 👍
You'll get one I sure. 👍😀
AWESOME video Brian
Chuck is really GREAT
Thanks again for another great video.
Mark from Maryland
Great film. Over time I’ve changed bottom bracket, new rear wheel plus other parts just with wear. Mechanical things eventually wear out with use, but the great thing is that they are usually fixable. Thanks for the film and thanks to Freedom Folding Bikes.
Chuck does the business again. Keep on rolling.
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Another great one Brian. Next spring or summer I'm definitely planning to make to FFB and meet Chuck and Laura. Perhaps we might see you there as well. Have fun.Staysafe.
That's what I call a good after market service to pull a part of the production line in these challenging times that we are going through.
Take my hat off to Brompton and you Bryen for putting it threw its paces.All the best Will from UK a Bromie rider.😎👍
Got to love Brompton😀👍
Wow! That bottom bracket was extreme. Nothin' like a freshly fixed machine, though, eh?
Great to see you again man! If you could get to try the new 4 speed P-line and give your inpression, it would be great! New transmission, new wheels, new rear end, it is a totally new frame
It might be another month or two before I can pick up up a P line. When I do, I'll definitely talk about it.
It might be another month or two before I can pick up up a P line. When I do, I'll definitely talk about it.
Welcome back. Still waiting on the CHPT3 review
I know, I am waiting on a bigger gear for the front. When I get the gearing and an extended seat post fitted I plan to do a lot of videos with the chapter 3.😀
As you readilly admit, you are hard on the bike, so perhaps Brompton can inlist you as a "Road Tester", supplying you with free bikes, and it will be another job, but one that won't involve extra time. Looks as though you already put in all the cycling time necessary.
Pleased to see you got fixed up ok.
Thanks again for sharing.
Take care
Chuck's the best!!
Why don't Brompton supply the innards of the Sturmey gears? I've just had to do the same thing for one of my Bromptons... New 6 gear rear wheel... Had to wait months! What my shop in North London wanted to do was just swap the innards in the old rear wheel, but even though just one cog had worn out inside, I had to buy a whole new wheel and wait ages. Expensive! Now my other Brompton's got a similar problem. I can't remember when both Brommies have been usable at the same time.
I hate to say it, but when sturmey archer was made in the UK it was of better quality. It seems since they are now made in Taiwan the quality has gone down. Just my observation.
Great video. How did you get up to Boulder? Did you ride or did you fold the brompton and ride in a vehicle or transit? Good to see a sense of community between Brompton, dealers like FFB and customers.
Great you get a special rear wheel from London :)
It was awful nice of them.
I have a feeling that it really helps to have your own youtube channel....
The bicycle repairman is really handsome! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘
Careful, his wife can kick some butt😯
@@ibikeunfolded I'm going to have my bike made there when his wife isn't home.
Hello! Nice Video. What type of grease does your mechanic or you use for the hinges of your folding bikes? Thanks for your help and congratulations for the channel. Very interesting.
He uses regular parktool bearing grease. I use an industrial penetrating grease that repels water and is high tack. It’s made by Zep
@@ibikeunfolded Thanks Brian for your help. I'll be expecting your touring. By the way, I am a foldable bike lover writing from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Hello Brian, aproximatively, how many kilometers did you do with your Brompton to use your bottom braket like this. I have a brompton explore limited édition since 2 years, and I commute everyday with. thanks for the answer, (sorry for my english) Arnaud.
Same thing, I've been commuting in my brommie for the last 5 years, 20km Monday to Friday and haven't change anything
@@agustinb.5923 whew! Good to hear! I just ordered one and now I’m worried. For that kind of price I expect top quality!
hi brian,
great video. have not seen a pin change for a Brompton before. something new and good to know.
i also like your front handlebar bag. any chance to know where or how can one get?
The less facial hair the more secure the person. Beards collect ice. I'm former military were shaving was done daily. Modern mini beards make me laugh. Wannabe bushman! Okay, enough for this rant. Now, on to watching another much anticipated video.
My snot was getting froze to it. It wasn’t very attractive..🤣
i like this video byrant............thanks for showing us the problem
How far do you cycle to Freedom Folding Bikes? How long does it take? I think you said in a previous video you live in downtown Denver which is 30m from Freedom Folding Bikes?
Taking the bike trails it’s about 35 miles to Boulder from where I live. It takes about 2 hours normally, but it can take longer depending on the wind.
@@ibikeunfolded Fab, thanks. Love the channel BTW :-)
How to prevent this to happen? Is it need to regularly oily or something help to prolong this hinge pin? Thanks 🙏🏼
Oil definitely helps. Don't power wash without air drying with compressed air.
Is it possible to send it to a brompton service and get it fixed? and for how much? please answer :)
I’m sure it is. I know if you send the bike to chuck at Freedom folding bikes he will fix it and send it back. Depending on where you are and the cost of shipping, I’d find somewhere closer if cost is an issue.
@@ibikeunfolded Thanks for the answer :)
Yes.... I did that too. Hv a spare set of wheelset.
Is that covered under the 7 year frame warranty or not? 😟
Do you know where I can get the grips for your brompton can't find them anywhere
I acquired a whole bunch of them from the Brompton dealer here, but now that my last set is wearing out I am going to get some Ergons. I am going to get the same style Ergons that my chapter 3 came with.
Sir, Zizzo Forte + Bafang Mid Drive please
Zizzo forte update being made as we speak.
How much did the pin replacement cost for parts and labor?
I think it was 40-50 dollars. I might cost a little more at other shops and it also depends on if oversizing is needed.
Would be nice to know the mileage on bike at time of repair, estimate. Thanks.
I lost count. This bike has 10 thousand at least...maybe even closer to 15 thousand.
Brian do Bromptons have a lifetime warranty??
Nope. I am not sure any bike does? I will have to look into that.
@@ibikeunfolded Please do check, will wait for your reply
Five years for the frame only
@@reversetriangle 🙁
Is this 6mm or 6.10mm
What is the next step after the larger hinge!! More larger ones!!😮 or new fram!! I hate to say that.
The new T line fix this issue but ruined our happiness with a sh*** 4 speed only which has a less ratio than The P line even 😭
Why they r doing that!!?
The one true advantage other folders have over Brompton is ease of replacement parts
The fact parts can be found in a regular bike shop.....makes things easier.
For a two thousand dollars bike, it sure not too reliable.
It last most people a life time. I however put many (hard) miles on my bikes.
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