(Part 2) Top products from r/Brompton

just checked, Bromptons post-2017 have 6mm bore, and Bromptons pre-2016 have 5mm bore for the rack version, not sure about the non-rack version.

You may need 5mm spacers instead, better measure before purchasing

most Inline-Skate(let's be more precise cuz roller-blade is not the only brand out there) wheels have standard 608 size bearings with 8mm bores.

So you will need to buy spacers(converter, sleeve, adapter... doesn't really have a specific name i guess)to fit the wheels. If your bolts are too short, you will need longer bolts as well.

The stock bolts are 25mm for the ones on the frame and 40mm for the ones on the rack. stock 40mm bolts will be good enough to fit the wheels, but if you are using a rack, you will need two more extra 55mm bolts as the skate wheels are usually 22~24mm thick.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003AOGJ3A (this is just a random link I googled to show you what those are, again, you need to get ones with the right size)

Order any inline-skate wheel of your favor, larger wheels are a lot more easier to roll and have less chance for your Brompton to tilt and scratch the ground, but depending on your riding style, oversized wheels may actually interfere your pedaling, so don't get something ridiculously big. if you wish the wheel to last longer, look for harder ones.

On Amazon.com the Most helpful Customer Comment for the Topeak Joe Blow Sport II Floor Pump at the top of the page has only two stars:

>186 of 191 people found the following review helpful

>cheapo materials

>By iiigoiii on June 17, 2011

>there's a couple of problems with these pumps, as other reviewers have pointed out for this pump and the original sport.

>- the head can be difficult to get a seal with, especially on the presta side. it may take several tries before being able to get air to flow,

>- the dual head is large, making it difficult to get onto smaller wheels with closer spokes,

>- the hose material is a cheap plastic, not rubber - it quickly starts to crack wherever it's bent (near the outlet and where it's stored over the handle) and soon blows out.

>their support company, todson, refuses to warranty the hose even though it's a material defect. instead of paying them a third to half the cost of a new pump, get 3/16" fuel line from your local auto parts store. fits perfectly, will last a lifetime, and only costs about two bucks!

This review, and the 186 people who agree with it, gives me cause for concern, particularly with the small Brompton wheels, hence why I am on here looking for input. :-)

I've got one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outeredge-inch-Folding-Bike-Bag/dp/B0011FERCA/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=folding+bicycle+bag&qid=1557835525&s=gateway&sr=8-7

Bad points: it's not padded

Good points: there's an internal seperator pocklet so you can pack other stuff in there and it will be clean, plus the pocket it all packs down into is available on the outside of the bag when in use. Finally as well as having a useful shoulder strap and handles, the buckled straps when the bag is folded down and in its pocket make it very easy to attach to either the handlebars or the saddle of a Brompton. Wouldn't use it for flights but for coach journeys etc it's perfect.

Well-packed gravel is no problem. Done plenty of that. You'd be surprised at how well the suspension block works. Not as taint punishing as you would think. The only thing I would recommend is a smaller front chainring, and larger flat peddles, like Lambdas.

When you start doing single track type stuff at speed, that gets sketchy. But honestly, they're pretty robust fucking bikes.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0081UT5U2/ - I use this chain ring

https://www.amazon.com/MKS-Lambda-Easy-SUPERIOR-Silver/dp/B002YQ44GE/ - and these peddles (most of the time) They are detachable.

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https://smile.amazon.com/Bellelli-Pepe-Seatpost-Mounted-Baby-Carrier/dp/B0048LR8DE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=belleli+child+bike+seat&qid=1567796303&s=gateway&sprefix=belleli&sr=8-1

The hinge clamp http://www.rideabikes.com/bicycle/bike_view.php?ProductsID=308

It’s better than the original because it stays align when you open the hinge.

I forgot where I got the water bottle holder. It’s also a GoPro mount on the top.

The kickstand is actually made for the Birdy folding bike. But it fits the Brompton. With the child seat, I need the kickstand.

The Trelock LS 812 is a form fit replacement for the rear reflector no modification necessary. I've just bought one not ultrabright but plenty good enough:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0065GSVRW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hmm. You might be able to rig something up with a Brompton bag frame (probably one of the ones without a handle) for clipping into the carrier block, a clamp-on laptop stand like this, and possibly some bits of plywood that you can place over the corners of the bag frame and pinch them together on the frame with the clamp so you have a big enough surface to clamp to stably.

Not sure how sturdy/stable that will be, or whether the dimensions are right, but it seems like a relatively simple thing to try out.

Thinking about it, I only removed the tubes with the lever, not used it to put it back.
Yeah, 5 in a row is what got me to start the thread.

Is this the one you're talking about?
https://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Bicycle-Tube-Schraeder-1-125-18/dp/B00488V79I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497262820&sr=8-1&keywords=Schwalbe+AV4

I've found this device makes connection to the valve much easier.
It's expensive but it works for me.

I have the Avenair bag - Amazon.

Works fine with a Brompton with an extended seat post.

I think the Cateye Reflex Bracket will suit for any kind of rear rack. I'm using that bracket in my S6L Brompton for mounting the Rapid Mini. It suits very well with the Brompton standard reflector bracket in the L type (non-rack, fender only). I get the bracket when buying the Cateye Reflex Auto, but I think you can buy it separately in Amazon.

I wouldn't ride without them. Two GoPro 4's. One mounted with a quick release on the middle of M handle bars (lowest part). The other is mounted under the seat. GoPro or knockoffs on Amazon sell a specific under the seat (rail) mount . You attach the GoPro case to it upside down ( screw/slats at the top). When you are standing behind the bike (folded), facing the seat, the lens part of the GoPro would be on your lower left. The case opens facing the floor. Fold the unit up a little to fully the drop the seat post. Hope this helps. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MZQDP2Z/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ISC Helicopter-OG Surface Guard

http://www.amazon.com/ISC-Helicopter-OG-Surface-Tape-Outdoor/dp/B000O6BQMG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1459028669&sr=8-1&keywords=isc+helicopter+tape

Not a Brompton, but I put mountain bike pedals on my Dahon folding bike because I also pedal hard.

I picked those ones out because they're lightweight and have a large surface area so I can get on them quickly after stops.

Gub KBROTECH 31.8MM Double Clamp... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VW7GXM4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

There are other products that are similar at lower prices. This is the one you see. Works well.

I had made something similar with pvc pipe and bar tape but grew tired of the home brew look and feel

The water bottle holder is
SKS-Germany 11231 Anywhere... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0144NTZOU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I tried using two but it interferes with the fold. One seems to work just fine and I put the second one on the seat post for longer outings.

• Ergon grips, they hit the ground when folded but they are way better than the stock grips and don't make my hands go numb
  
• Touring bag. This bag is a bit larger than the Brompton one and even has a laptop sleeve
  
• MKS quick release pedals, these have a larger platform and allows me to put, PowerGrips, on them
  
• Brooks B17 saddle, the stock one is awful
  
• Misc, a Niterider light and a Quadlock phone mount

Pictured is a Busch + Müller Universal Cockpit Adapter( https://www.bumm.de/en/products/stromversorgung/parent/261/produkt/261.html ) that I bought in Greece while on vacation at 3Action in Athens( https://www.action3.gr/ ). It is a lot better than the adapters on the market in the USA, the only problem is the strap is real long and thus a problem waiting to happen on the Brompton. Finally one day I go to the REI in NYC and I leave my Brompton parked by their new model Bromptons to look at something and I hear a crack-crank-crack noise and I instinctively rushed to my Brompton. Some customers like idiots where folding and unfolding my very worn looking Brompton instead of the display models and got the strap stuck in the spoke and cut it. Despite that I managed to soldier on with it since there was rubber piece holding it together somewhat, but it become much harder to sinch up. Finally about 2 months ago even that rubber portion totally severed and there is no way I can properly tighten or use it.

I have went to bike store after bike store in the USA and all the mounts in the American market seem to suck. I was thinking of ponying up for a Quadlock case( https://www.quadlockcase.com/ ) and enough mounts for all 4 of my bikes. But I see in archived threads on /r/brompton people mention it is not suitable for M style handlebars which I have. Someone recommended a Finn mount but I see many negative Amazon reviews ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finn-Unisex-Adult-universal-holder/product-reviews/B00D8Z9KPU/ref=cm_cr_unknown?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&filterByStar=one_star&pageNumber=1 ) saying it shakes and can damage a phone because of that. Also someone here mentioned it doesn't fit on M style bars like mine( see: https://www.reddit.com/r/Brompton/comments/9gv05f/phone_mount_for_m_type_brompton/ ).

Does anyone know a good smartphone mount especially one available in the European market at European retailers since I am on vacation in Greece right now?