Brompton Bicycle Manual do Proprietário

BROMPTON BICYCLE - OWNER'S MANUALINTRODUCTION:Before using your Brompton, we recommend you read the sections on safety and folding. You should a

6. Carrying the unfolded bike.Now and again, for instance to climb a set of steps, you may wish to carry the Brompton without folding it up. To preven

The saddle can be moved 30mm back by reversing its clip so that the seat pillar passes forward of the bolt.ADDITIONAL HEIGHT: Riding with a saddle eve

SECTION F: WHEELS, REMOVING AND REFITTING.If the brakes are properly adjusted and the tyre is well inflated when removing or fitting a wheel, you won&

Removing the wheel, fig AR4.Slacken the axle mounting nuts. For hub gears at least 4 or 5 turns are needed, so that the tab-washers TA can disengage f

Fitting the chain tensioner:First arrange the chain so that it is running true over both chainwheel and rear sprocket (for a derailleur, the outer spr

Adjustment of gears must be carried out with the bike FULLY UNFOLDED (i.e. NOT parked). Also (fig AR5), if the indic- ator chain GICH has been detach

Derailleur maintenance and adjustment. For satisfactory gear changes and smooth running, two stops need correct setting, and two key elements of the s

out 7mm) or with the chain-pusher. If the chain-pusher does not move freely, and the cause is not obvious, try slackening the M3 screw slightly (there

Handlebar clip bolt:Check that this is properly secured, torque 15NM. If it is loose, the handlebars may slip without warning.Brakes:The brakes should

SECTION H: OTHER DESIGN POINTS TO DO WITH FOLDINGHook: Correct function of the hook is important for satisfactory folding: it retains the front wheel

SECTION A: SAFETY.1. Before riding, see that the seat pillar clamp is properly secured, and that the hinge clamp levers are firmly screwed up.2. Carry

Handlebar catch and nipple:The "body" of the handlebar catch acts as a stop to align the front wheel correctly during folding. The correct t

Lower stop disc:When you pick up the folded bike, the rear frame cannot unfold because the lower stop disc, LSD, butts against the "folded"

SECTION J: LUBRICATION.When lubricating your Brompton, avoid getting oil or grease on the seat pillar or the wheel rims.Grease is the right lubricant

SECTION K: ROUTINE REPLACEMENTS.Planned replacement is advised to ensure both safety and good performance. The suggested intervals between replacement

SECTION L: SPECIFICATION OF SPARES.Chain: this must have the correct number of links for a given sprocket combination, as noted below. Also traditiona

SECTION M: OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.LUGGAGE, the front carrier system.The Brompton system provides a highly convenient method for taking luggage on the

Folding basket (1340 gms). Using the same material as the panniers, this provides a large, open-top container, ideal for shopping. Mounted on the bi

BROOKS LEATHER SADDLE for the Brompton: If you are thinking of a change of saddle, you should consider the special Brooks leather saddle made for Brom

HANDLEBAR CROSSBAR. If you ride hard or regularly (and particularly if you jump over kerbs), your handlebar may not last for ever: as failure can caus

SADDLE POSITION. If you need a higher saddle and you can live with its projecting slightly from the folded package, fit a longer seat pillar and/or a

SECTION B: FOLDING AND UNFOLDING.If you have not had the Brompton demonstrated or explained to you, read this section before trying to unfold or fold

Part 3: UNFOLDING AND FOLDING EXPLAINED IN DETAIL.If you have not seen the Brompton being folded, you may get the impression on reading this section t

UNFOLDING stage 2 - Front wheel, figures FS4 & 5:Do not attempt to unfold the front wheel assembly if either the saddle or the handlebar is still

The bicycle is now parked, in effect ready for use: to unpark (fig FS6), lift the bike by the saddle (keeping the front wheel turned slightly leftward

this, but if it helps, take hold of the front mudguard with your other hand and guide the wheel round). Make sure that the hook, H, has passed over t

SECTION C: USING THE BROMPTON.1. Tyre pressures:BROMPTON high-pressure: Record (C-type, see note):RecommendedMaximum Recommended MaximumFRONT 60 –

the lever on the RH control down, you encounter unusual resistance, do not force the control: instead, back pedal and try again).Always make sure that