A Brompton is not just a small bike, it is a different machine. The fold puts loads through hinges and cables that ordinary bikes never see, and the compact drivetrain wears in its own way. We service Bromptons every week at the Kennington workshop, and we stock genuine Brompton parts.
What wears on a Brompton
- Hinge pins and clamp plates loosen with every fold and need checking for play
- The short chain runs at higher tension and wears faster than a full size bike
- Three speed and six speed hub gears need correct cable indexing to shift cleanly
- Folding pedal bearings and the rear frame pivot both work loose quietly
- Cables route around the fold, so they fray in places you cannot see
Our Brompton Full Service, £180
The full works, tailored to the fold: drivetrain deep clean, hub gear adjustment, hinge and pivot inspection, brake overhaul, wheel true, tyre check and a fold test before handover. Completed the same day you drop off, like every service we do.
Genuine parts, in stock
We keep genuine Brompton spares on the shelf, from brake levers and chain tensioners to saddles, luggage blocks and lighting. If your part is not in stock we can usually order it in within days, and you can browse the Brompton range on our online shop with Click and Collect from the shop.