Definitely right, As a company Brompton is known for their distinctive design and perfect craftsmanship-- the Brompton toolkit is not going to be the cheapest bike kit out there, but it is going to be perfectly designed for the Brompton, fitting perfectly inside the bike, and with tools that are best fit to manage bromptons unique bikes. An impressive tool - jack
It does cost a bit more than other kits, but it is extremely painstakingly designed. Plus, it's the only one that will fit in your Brompton's stem so gracefully! -Miles
Just to say you can fit two spare tubes in the other frame tube. Put a bit of string through the tube to help getting them out. I have done so since I got my brompton.
Its an Accessory, available for new bikes or for your pre-loved Brompton. We might do a special to include it on new bike orders at a discount - to introduce it to the market and get the ball rolling. -Bert
I really like the product and I think I'll buy one, but I'm in Italy and you in the U.S., so I manage very differently for the purchase but thank you for introducing me to the tool. sorry for my english ^ ^
I had been tinkering around with my own toolkit but it was pretty lame in comparison. Just a bag with a few allen keys and some wrenches - the idea certainly isn't super new as Brompton owners have been DIYing this one for years. What Brompton Bicycle did succeed in doing was taking the best of all the ideas and putting them in one perfect form package. Thanks for watching. -Peter
HI Henry, the Brompton Toolkit is designed to fit inside the frame of any brompton bike, although not most standard bicycle frames. Another good universal tool to check out would be the Tern Tool kit: www.nycewheels.com/tern-tool-kit.html Best - Jack
I have checked this with UK dealers who have confirmed my initial suspicion. I quote " This toolkit is for the long wheelbase Brompton frame only. The hinge clamp prevents installation in the short wheelbase model"
Hi Henry, I think I may have misunderstood your question. Yes the brompton tool is designed to fit inside the long wheelbase Brompton frame. Let us know if you have any questions! - Jack
Great idea ! The only thing that is still missing to make Brompton bikes a complete travel package, is a Brompton suitcase that transforms into a travel trailer - similar to the system developped by 'Bike Friday'. See video on UA-cam : "Bike Friday tikit Airline travel"
There are a lot of federal shipping regulations which we are subject to, and I imagine a lot of other shops are in the same boat. Believe me, we wish we could! -Miles
anyone got any tips on how to remove the two rubber threaded plugs from the stem when they flatly refuse to come out and the screwdriver has meshed up the biting-point. You can't lose the thread inside the metal because the carrier block has to screw in there. I can't believe lots of people haven't had this problem, why don't brompton just use metal screws?
Here's a link to the product page: www.nycewheels.com/tern-tool-kit.html Unfortunately we cannot ship internationally. But perhaps you have a friend who could put it in the mail for you? - Jack
There is no easy way of breaking it to you, so here goes - the price is $79/£48!!! That's more than a lot of people spend on a new adult mountain bike. I suppose you could argue that it a custom-made quality product for a very specific market so the pricing can't be compared to general purpose multitools that retail for less than half the price. It looks like a neat product so I'll probably be getting one.
Peter's been hard at work building up a custom titanium brompton bike for the upcoming championship! Who's joining him? Who's our team NYC!! #busc2014 #teamnyc Brompton Bicycle: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152890426837802.1073741920.161623522801&type=1
Funny haw manny US companies ive talked to - and they all say the same:"We don't ship internationally" - and for that i have a question.. Why the heck not? when i think about how many great products we dont see in Europe it baffles me every time.. especially when it comes to the idea about "bad economy and not hireling US citizens in US" just wondering :)
I see £15 / £20 max worth of kit not £50 the cost in the UK. If the Brompton had quick release wheel clamps what most of us consider the industry standard, then no need of a wrench = a weight saving! Brompton just seem to meet customer needs rather than excelling; dare i mention disc brakes or even a decent saddle that seems to be the first of many costly upgrades. Wake up Brompton it's time to smell the coffee!!
Buy a used one. It'll probably need some modifications like a rear frame Clip, new brake pads and new lights, but still be much cheaper than a new one. I'm not an expert, but I have a 28 yr-old Brompton, and construction-wise, there hasn't changed a lot (or at least nothing you couldn't upgrade)
The Brompton Tool Kit is very well done, thorough, nice and compact, a great hand tool
Cheers! Thanks for watching. Was very fun to make this one actually. I love this new toolkit. -Peter
Definitely right, As a company Brompton is known for their distinctive design and perfect craftsmanship-- the Brompton toolkit is not going to be the cheapest bike kit out there, but it is going to be perfectly designed for the Brompton, fitting perfectly inside the bike, and with tools that are best fit to manage bromptons unique bikes. An impressive tool - jack
Brompton just keeps thinking about convenience in all their products. Awesome company!
love my brompton toolkit bought in 2011 still with me.
Happy to announce that the Brompton Toolkits are now in stock and ready for order - jack
So far we've been very impressed by the toolkit, very well done- jack
Same price as a year of taking the subways here in NYC. Definitely worth saving up for - jack
You got it, we're certainly happy that Brompton sells their bikes internationally through retailers like us. - jack
It does cost a bit more than other kits, but it is extremely painstakingly designed. Plus, it's the only one that will fit in your Brompton's stem so gracefully!
-Miles
Such a great tool, so many times on the road, I wished I had an all encompassing kit like this- Jack
We're definitely excited about the kit, shouldn't be long now before they're in!- Best- jack
Hopefully the wait won't be too long here in the states either! Thanks for watching- jack
Peter, great video! I just got my Brompton Toolkit and ready to work away
Fantastic!!!!
Just to say you can fit two spare tubes in the other frame tube.
Put a bit of string through the tube to help getting them out. I have done so since I got my brompton.
Its an Accessory, available for new bikes or for your pre-loved Brompton. We might do a special to include it on new bike orders at a discount - to introduce it to the market and get the ball rolling. -Bert
Bravo a brillant design just keep all the manufacturing in Britain.
That's an excellent idea... as you'd expect from Brompton.
Some UK dealers have started to sell it this week, so it should be available in the rest of Europe soon.
Thank you, keep an eye out, we'll be posting a new video in the next few days ; ) - Jack
Thanks, was our first swing at fancy movie-making techniques : ) -Bert
No we're ok, our shop is located on the north east section of manhattan which wasn't hit very hard by the storm. Greetings - Jack
I really like the product and I think I'll buy one, but I'm in Italy and you in the U.S., so I manage very differently for the purchase but thank you for introducing me to the tool. sorry for my english ^ ^
I had been tinkering around with my own toolkit but it was pretty lame in comparison. Just a bag with a few allen keys and some wrenches - the idea certainly isn't super new as Brompton owners have been DIYing this one for years. What Brompton Bicycle did succeed in doing was taking the best of all the ideas and putting them in one perfect form package. Thanks for watching. -Peter
Great review peter. Nice kit.
Brompton's making a few changes to the kits at the moment, but i imagine it'll be worth the wait. Those guys always think of everything. - jack
Nope, they're sold separately. You can order them through the link in the video description.
-Miles
What a brilliant toolkit - note to self: must add a Brompton to my room full of bikes
Thank you for watching Nigel, let us know if you have any questions! - Jack
This looks more creative than the Tern toolkit. :3
nice pull focus
Сейчас монтажки стали полностью металлическими, но цена в 110$... дорого, но я все равно купил этот инструмент для любимого Бромми.
This looks useful but it looks as if it will only fit inside the long wheel base frame?
HI Henry, the Brompton Toolkit is designed to fit inside the frame of any brompton bike, although not most standard bicycle frames. Another good universal tool to check out would be the Tern Tool kit: www.nycewheels.com/tern-tool-kit.html Best - Jack
I have checked this with UK dealers who have confirmed my initial suspicion. I quote " This toolkit is for the long wheelbase Brompton frame only. The hinge clamp prevents installation in the short wheelbase model"
Hi Henry, I think I may have misunderstood your question. Yes the brompton tool is designed to fit inside the long wheelbase Brompton frame. Let us know if you have any questions! - Jack
just when i thought the tern tool is great, this' like magic!
This is sold when i buy a brand new Brompton or separately?
We can't list prices here, but you can view specs and price at the link embedded in the video. Best- jack
Great idea ! The only thing that is still missing to make Brompton bikes a complete travel package, is a Brompton suitcase that transforms into a travel trailer - similar to the system developped by 'Bike Friday'.
See video on UA-cam : "Bike Friday tikit Airline travel"
it is BO, any idea when will it be available in store?
There are a lot of federal shipping regulations which we are subject to, and I imagine a lot of other shops are in the same boat. Believe me, we wish we could!
-Miles
So good!
Can you ship the bike to Canada?
Is it free from box
anyone got any tips on how to remove the two rubber threaded plugs from the stem when they flatly refuse to come out and the screwdriver has meshed up the biting-point. You can't lose the thread inside the metal because the carrier block has to screw in there. I can't believe lots of people haven't had this problem, why don't brompton just use metal screws?
glueless patch? Seems like the Achilles heel of the kit.
do they come with the 2013 models?
Is there something similar or will this work with DAHON VITESSE D8?
Actually the is. Search for Tern toolkit, its perfect for Dahon as well, we stock those. - Bert
Thanks Bert. So this should work with my Dahon Vitesse D8?
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Yes the Tern Tool kit will work with your Vitesse. -Bert
Thanks Bert. How much is it and where all do you ship? Outside US of A?
Here's a link to the product page: www.nycewheels.com/tern-tool-kit.html Unfortunately we cannot ship internationally. But perhaps you have a friend who could put it in the mail for you? - Jack
I gotta have one!!!
Unsure, Brompton has been busy redesigning their tire levers and we're not sure when they'll be back in.
-Miles
Price?
No chain tool?
There is no easy way of breaking it to you, so here goes - the price is $79/£48!!! That's more than a lot of people spend on a new adult mountain bike. I suppose you could argue that it a custom-made quality product for a very specific market so the pricing can't be compared to general purpose multitools that retail for less than half the price. It looks like a neat product so I'll probably be getting one.
Absolutely- jack
I hate to admit it, but I am first on the waiting list... abuse of power? Yes! -Peter
i want one ! i want one !
Peter's been hard at work building up a custom titanium brompton bike for the upcoming championship! Who's joining him? Who's our team NYC!! #busc2014 #teamnyc Brompton Bicycle: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152890426837802.1073741920.161623522801&type=1
Funny haw manny US companies ive talked to - and they all say the same:"We don't ship internationally" - and for that i have a question.. Why the heck not?
when i think about how many great products we dont see in Europe it baffles me every time.. especially when it comes to the idea about "bad economy and not hireling US citizens in US" just wondering :)
I see £15 / £20 max worth of kit not £50 the cost in the UK. If the Brompton had quick release wheel clamps what most of us consider the industry standard, then no need of a wrench = a weight saving! Brompton just seem to meet customer needs rather than excelling; dare i mention disc brakes or even a decent saddle that seems to be the first of many costly upgrades. Wake up Brompton it's time to smell the coffee!!
thanks :-)
I wish I could afford a brompton
Buy a used one. It'll probably need some modifications like a rear frame Clip, new brake pads and new lights, but still be much cheaper than a new one. I'm not an expert, but I have a 28 yr-old Brompton, and construction-wise, there hasn't changed a lot (or at least nothing you couldn't upgrade)
We don't ship the Brompton internationally. Best- jack
nice kit, but $90?????????
Well, it IS aimed, one might presume, at Brompton owners, you know, people who pay $1,000-$2,000 for a folding bike.
yeah... and it only costs $100!!!! What a deal Brompton!