The Ultimate Brompton Rebuild! Full Service, Headset, Cables! Folding Bike Rescue!

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    In todays episode we fully service this Brompton folding bike, it needed a new cable, new chain and lots of adjustments...
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  • @filipski595
    @filipski595 Місяць тому

    great video!
    nice touch with adjusting the brake levers as well, that's satisfied customer guaranteed!

  • @rundt7605
    @rundt7605 7 місяців тому +6

    Love my Brompton which is 21 years old still going strong ,another good video

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  7 місяців тому

      Wow! Glad it’s treating you well🧡

  • @nyemartin5737
    @nyemartin5737 7 місяців тому +13

    The magical bike, when you fold it and lift it into the boot of your car it seems to double in weight! 😂

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Is that not all bikes lol

    • @HolgerNestmann
      @HolgerNestmann 6 місяців тому

      I need to take the front wheel out of my large bikes. So they get actually lighter and yet I prefer the brommie

  • @savagepro9060
    @savagepro9060 7 місяців тому +6

    The gear system reminds me of the legendary Raleigh CHOPPER

    • @dalj4362
      @dalj4362 7 місяців тому +1

      And the Grifter...oh, they were the days 😅

  • @johnstrac
    @johnstrac 7 місяців тому +3

    Not seen a Brompton worked on like that before, good job (again).

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      This is maybe only the 3rd one we’ve had in in 10 years!🧡

  • @andrewseeds1713
    @andrewseeds1713 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice Service, though I would say that places like the Hinges, Peddle Hinge & Seatpost Clamps are places I would have liked to have seen included on a Brompton Service.

  • @philmorrow2446
    @philmorrow2446 7 місяців тому +3

    !!Nice variety on the channel this evening!! Great. Perhaps a little quick on the 3 speed hub gear set up. They are still a mystery to me!! Perhaps on another video. Great show tonight.👍🏻

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed this one, thanks for all the support🧡

  • @u1y55e
    @u1y55e 7 місяців тому +2

    not the kind of bike i expected to see on this channel but i'm pleasantly surprised! cheers Lee and Simon!

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  7 місяців тому

      It’s not one we often get in but we love variety🧡

  • @SayMcGillicuddy
    @SayMcGillicuddy 7 місяців тому +2

    Lovely to see a Brompton on this channel, great work as ever. All the best for the festive period Gents, and thanks a million for all the content this year. 👊

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for all your support, with Christmas and a couple days off each we’ve had a nightmare getting the videos out but hopefully the consistency will be back soon 🧡

  • @MX5Fanatic
    @MX5Fanatic 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Lee and Simon for another great video. Love the variety of bikes you service and your attention to detail. Again well done!

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks very much for all your continued support on the channel🧡

    • @MX5Fanatic
      @MX5Fanatic 6 місяців тому

      @@Bikespeeds My pleasure.

  • @crazydudetz
    @crazydudetz 2 місяці тому +2

    I really enjoy the videos. Have been watching them at work when I have some down time or when I'm bored of working. Subscribed too.
    It looks like you don't rinse the bike before or after washing it. You just wipe off the dirty suds with a cloth. Seems like a simpler process for cleaning a bike indoors instead of having to wash it outside. I'll think I'll try that in the future.

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  2 місяці тому

      Some people tell us we do it wrong some don’t, but it works for us and we’ve never had a problem with scratched paint or soapy water marks as long as it’s dried properly 🧡

  • @MrDazP1adv3ntures
    @MrDazP1adv3ntures 7 місяців тому +2

    Always a great watch, the workshop is looking fresh too

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for all the continued support🧡

  • @Cyclingismywholelife
    @Cyclingismywholelife 7 місяців тому +1

    I’ve had the opportunity to ride a tandem bike that was similar build to this, so much fun. I love all bikes.

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      That’s the mindset we like to hear 🧡⚙️

  • @PistachioFilmsLLC
    @PistachioFilmsLLC 7 місяців тому +1

    excellent job, thanks for reminding me I have to service my Folding errand/around town bike, not a Brompton, but needs worked on for sure. Drew.

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому +1

      Best of luck drew, thanks for enjoying another video 🧡

  • @martynstokes9289
    @martynstokes9289 7 місяців тому +1

    You guys are the best on servicing all types of bikes, I’ve learned a lot from you guys and standards to keep too, 😊

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the very kind words we really appreciate it🧡

  • @carywatmore
    @carywatmore 7 місяців тому +1

    Love it when i see a passionate bike mechanic/tech at work 👍 Happy Christmas

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Happy Christmas 🎄🧡

  • @Traildude193
    @Traildude193 7 місяців тому +1

    Great service as usal never owned a bromton but getting my vintage mtb today super stoked about that.

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Hopefully it all went well for you!🧡

  • @Goose077
    @Goose077 7 місяців тому +1

    Another great video, thanks for sharing.

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  7 місяців тому

      Thanks very much Paul!🧡

  • @ed0078
    @ed0078 6 місяців тому

    I have had my Brompton for 3 years and I must say it is still my favorite. Maintenance is incredibly easy which I have done many times over just for fun because it really is a joy to tune. I have gone as far as removing ALL the components within the internal geared hub just to see how it works and done this many times also. If you own a Brompton with an internal geared hub I wouldn’t bother dismantling it just for maintenance sake, all the times I have done this I noticed absolutely no wear - the hub is bomb proof. Love this bike

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Very brave! Enjoy your riding and working 🧡

  • @ajfrog699
    @ajfrog699 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow Lee and Simon. Another level with the Brompton. Haven't had much experience with them and fancinating to see you apply your vast knowledge this this variety of bike too. Great job yet again and Happy Christmas 🎉

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the very kind words, happy Christmas to you and thanks for all the support this year 🧡

  • @Frank-bb9lu
    @Frank-bb9lu 7 місяців тому +1

    Another great service looks like new.

  • @olekmehera7256
    @olekmehera7256 7 місяців тому +1

    Awesome service I just noticed the wahoo mount on the bars, must be a damn quick lady 😂

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      She does some serious road biking!🧡

  • @Countrystock
    @Countrystock 7 місяців тому +1

    The coolest of bikes.... would love to own one. One day 🤞🏻

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      It’s certainly got a lot of charm 🧡

  • @davidlutan7727
    @davidlutan7727 7 місяців тому +1

    As New now, thanks for the great video.

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Thanks very much David 🧡

  • @LLF1234
    @LLF1234 3 місяці тому

    Screws: when to lube/grease, when to blue Loctite, and when to leave them alone? (and if there are more options for them, when to?)

  • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
    @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 4 місяці тому

    I loved to see the attention used on this bike, but I wondered why the the guide wheels haven't got the skirts, like on my 6 speed? And as a first after buying my SuperlightM6LXBrompton in 2019, for the saved Vacation Money, I gave it all an Auto Polish and found out that the small "clear tape" Protection, pieces from the Factory had one been worn through to nearly the paint, after two or three folds, so I immediately ordered a full set of "protective plates" and a shield from China (The main supplier of of better and lighter Brompton accessories, as also Korea and Taiwan!). Since then I have changed and added titanium and carbon parts to reach a weight of about 8,5 kilo, and still with my mudguards. I expect to come down to, or below 8 kilo when finished? Finn. Denmark

  • @Mr229357
    @Mr229357 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice work 😊👍🏻👍🏻

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  7 місяців тому

      Thank you!🧡⚙️

  • @paulburns3016
    @paulburns3016 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow nice guys

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Something different! 🧡

  • @user-lx7ld2wi9z
    @user-lx7ld2wi9z 7 місяців тому +1

    👍

  • @krishnansrinivasan830
    @krishnansrinivasan830 7 місяців тому +1

    Awesome :)

  • @marijnkuijlman
    @marijnkuijlman 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video! I have a Brompton myself and I try to take real good care of it! :-) When do you think it's a good time to have it serviced?

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Around once a year unless you use it more than average 🧡

  • @stolenorange
    @stolenorange 6 місяців тому

    I noticed the tensioner wheels didn't have a double thickness. Are those ones not appropriate for a 3 speed?

  • @bogbug1486
    @bogbug1486 7 місяців тому +1

    I'm surprised, that you take the shifter apart and use your standard slick cable. There are specific Brompton shifter cables with a smaller diameter cylinder at the end that fits through the hole next to the shifter lever without disassembling the whole unit.

    • @OjStudios
      @OjStudios 7 місяців тому

      Was just thinking about this same thing, as a regular Brompton mechanic on a shop that imports these in Finland.

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  7 місяців тому +1

      This wasn’t a standard cable but one of our own with a narrower diameter end. We always like to open them to check and address lubrication if needed.

  • @morlamweb
    @morlamweb 6 місяців тому

    Nice job on the bike service! Two things about this bike stuck out for me, both about the front wheel: it has no quick-release system, and it's radial laced. Is that typical for Bromptons?

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      We’ve only had a couple in the shop so couldn’t even tell you what is it isn’t usual!🧡

  • @andrewpinder6416
    @andrewpinder6416 6 місяців тому

    Love the videos 👍🏻 Just a question. What’s the best way to get a stuck seat stem out of a frame? Any good tips? Thanks

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      There is no best way! Lots of creative ideas and heat🧡

  • @tinniswood2577
    @tinniswood2577 7 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed something a little different, should be able to get the knee down with a nice smooth headset!

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      It was a fun one to tune up, what we established is that this was never set up well, and had no major problems, but nothing was right 🧡

  • @samblenkharn8099
    @samblenkharn8099 7 місяців тому +1

    Lovely job that. Bike looks great after some TLC.
    Never had a Brompton but I had a 3 speed, steel Dahon folding bike for a while. Weighed a ton but it was extremely well made and well designed.

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому +1

      They’re a marvel of engineering in all honesty, they might look clunky to some but they’re a real unique bit of kit 🧡

  • @roncooke2188
    @roncooke2188 6 місяців тому

    Looks like you torque everything the same torque setting

  • @51biffo
    @51biffo 7 місяців тому +1

    Do you use Autoglym Polar wash to wash bikes down? I've seen it on your shop page and assumed you decanted it into a spray bottle. Thanks

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      We do, however we can admit that it’s overkill even for us. It is the perfect product to use but not necessarily required. If you like things perfect it’s the thing to have 🧡

  • @mikejensen7294
    @mikejensen7294 7 місяців тому +1

    when you spray and wipe down the frame, what product is that, or is it just water and soap? love watching the videos, even though this is what i do for a living, lol

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  7 місяців тому

      Haha yes we enjoy them too even though we just did the work!🧡

  • @brummelino5524
    @brummelino5524 7 місяців тому

    May I ask what this beautiful color of this Brompton is called? Is this lagoon blue?

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      We are unsure! Thanks for watching 🧡⚙️

  • @summerkoi7492
    @summerkoi7492 7 місяців тому

    I know its a different topic but what are your thoughts on tannus airless bike tyres?

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  7 місяців тому

      I used them on a single speed I built a few years ago, because I didn’t want the valve showing and overall they were superb! I wouldn’t run a serious bike on them but for a town bike they work.
      they are a tuff tyre to fit, expect to break a full sweat!

    • @summerkoi7492
      @summerkoi7492 7 місяців тому

      @@Bikespeeds Thank you for the fast reply,Less maintenance will be worth the sweat 😅

  • @vincentnnyc
    @vincentnnyc 2 місяці тому

    How much was this full service?

  • @oreocarlton3343
    @oreocarlton3343 7 місяців тому

    Why was the front tire changed, it looked like it had a lot of meat on it?

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому +1

      The voiceover ran away with me a bit and I didn’t get to fully explain, the rider had gotten a puncture previously and gone to the nearest bike shop which didn’t have a new tyre in stock but did a short term solve and patched it up, but it inevitably needed replacing from a tare 🧡

  • @ingulari3977
    @ingulari3977 7 днів тому

    I am curious why do you call it ultimate rebuild as most what I saw was ultimate cleaning. Bootom bracket, rear hub, front hub, headset bearings not serviced...

  • @WilliamEllison
    @WilliamEllison 7 місяців тому

    Is that a city bike? What is that? Why would you need that?

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      This is a city bike designed to fold up for the london tubes and trains 🧡

  • @bikingchupei2447
    @bikingchupei2447 7 місяців тому +2

    now the only type of bike that seems to be missing is enduro/downhill bikes.

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  7 місяців тому

      Almost everything now!🧡

  • @Michael-et1ys
    @Michael-et1ys 7 місяців тому +1

    first

  • @ThePstorm
    @ThePstorm 3 місяці тому

    It was hardly 'Wrecked', why the misleading thumbnail title?

  • @jrob8931
    @jrob8931 7 місяців тому +1

    Next project: An integrated cloaking device so that nobody ever sees you riding a Brompton folding bike

    • @Bikespeeds
      @Bikespeeds  6 місяців тому

      Lol they’re very fashionable in the city!