Which part of the Brompton needed protection?
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- čas přidán 18. 05. 2021
- Gilbert had asked which part of his Brompton needed some extra protection. We understand how important it is to have a well-maintained Brompton frame/body. A well-kept Brompton preserving its value also gives us the joy to ride it as well.
Here, we are taking the opportunity to answer and explore such question.
Timeline:
00:05 Gilbert ask a question about Brompton frame/body protection
00:28 Types of Brompton riders out there
01:47 Which part of the Brompton needed protection? and some quick tip
06:59 The give away
08:01 Stuff that you were not meant to see
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How do you protect your Brompton's paint job? Do you think it is necessary to protect it? or are you just leave it as it is? Tell us your thought here.... have a good one.
I need protection.
Thanks for the replying. Let’s hope the random draw will be in tour way. Have a blasting day ahead Joan.
Hello Petrelli from UK northwest! For me, my Brompton is a working tool and scratches and paint rubs are just signs of an active life. I dry the frame if it has been out in the rain; wash it when it is dirty; lubricate and grease the moving parts, periodically; pay for a pro service every 2000 km, or so. Yes, there is visible rust in some parts of the frame, but my 2010 S2L and 2016 S6L are still going strong. The five year frame warranty has stood up to my typical 1000 km/year multi modal commuting.
The first I did was to give my bikes paint an ordinary car-polish all over, to protect and preserve the paint. Then I found a part/shell to protect the bottom of the crank, + a bolted on plate to protect my titanium fork from the rubbing cables, and the swing-down, titanium back-frame from the chain rubbing against it (Also with some clear tape from the factory (When they know it is a "soft spot", why haven't they done something about it during all the years of production?)). Actually, the clear "tape" from the factory had been worn mostly through, - after only a few times fold, so it is rather useless! I also bought a piece of protection leather to be sown on the frame, not to scratch it when I step over, and lately a piece of leather up my stem post, for its protection during the fold.
Glad to see you're back on YT and your videos are always informative and practical. Keep it up and keep safe! Shout out from SG!
I finally got my first Brompton a few months ago. It's a M6L black colour. I noticed cable rubbing against the frame after a couple of ride. So i just put a few layers of black electrical tape over the rubbing area to protect the frame. So far so good but the tape won't last long as I have to put a new ones every month if i ride my Brompton 3 times a week. It is good to see you back. Cheers.
Thank you for all these smart advises … And your sens of humor !
i want protection. dude thank you so much for your channel. i just bought my first brompton and your channel was a massive support in the research. good to see you back.
Thanks for being here. Your kind words had put me right on to the next video already.....
I want protection!
Enjoyed your video! And useful as well. Thank you! And, happy trails. ❤️
Hi Pretell! You're great!
I don't have a brompton yet until September 🏋🏻♀️
"I want protection"! Thank you good luck 💪🏼
For my Brompton, I started out as Type 2, then became Type 1 and currently Type 3. Besides putting thick color-matched or transparent tape on the rubbing spots, my main protection is a bottle of (color matched) glossy nail polish from the dollar store, which helps mitigate rusting too.
I want protection!
Pretty tickled I just found and subscribed to you yesterday, and here we go, a video from you already! Hooray!
Thank you for the kind sub. It's always good to have something when they are most unexpected. Have a good day ahead.
Hi Peter, Frank from SG here. This reminds me of the Neoprene chainstay protector you put on my Brompton years back :) I've since changed to stick-on protector as I found the Neoprene sleeve will sometime move around and interfere with my rear shifter. BTW, I bought a couple sheets of the same protector your were giving away (for my MTB) and if it's the same I got off AliExpress, those were pretty awful and start peeling after a while. Cheers!
Hay Frank.... nice to have you here buddy. My bike still running on the same neoprene as I was using 5 years ago.... you see how I am settling as the type 1 rider here, lol. I never get to try out those protective sticker but thanks for your feedback....
Great short Tips and Tricks mate...!!!
Glad you like them! Hope you have a good day ahead.
Nice to have you back .... Cheers from Germany.
Hello Horst, Hello Germany. Nice to have you here too. Have a blasting day ahead.
I WANT PROTECTION!!! Always enjoy watching your videos !! Very informative and technical.
It's good to have you here and thanks for watching the video as well... lets hope the random draw tonight will be pointing your way.
I want protection pls. Always looking forward to your video uploads! Awesome content and sharing of knowledge for our beloved Bromptons. Keep it going!
👍 thank you for the kind words and spending time on the video. I've to say I was very much enjoying myself when I was making these videos.
And as a first I gave my bike a nice layer of auto-polish to protect the paint (Mine is yellow, flamepainted Lightweight, and a black version, so my titanium front and back, and seat post are all black. I also use the bolt-on badge, as shown by You, as protection for the cables rubbing my stem post. And some carbon plates, protecting from the chains scratching the back triangle. The piece of tape from the factory didn't last long, as I could see it was worn after a short time use.
I know that Brazilian, Brompton rider: "Chris on bike" had problems with a carbon plate below her chain and the changer on the backframe, and had it removed in New York by a certified "Brompton Technician", because it made problems when changing her gears! I use a set of similar protective plates on my bike (bought as a First from experience with the absolutely hopeless set of tape on the frame, from the factory! It was worn through after only two folds!), but seemingly not thick enough to make any problems! Beware of that!!
I want protection! Thanks Petrelli. Keep up the good work!!! Never miss any one of your video. :)
👍..... thank you so much for your support.... I hope the change of style in presenting thing didn't put you off.... have a good one.
"I want protection!"
Thanks. Nice to have you back
👍...... yeah man, I am having fun making the video as well... cheers.
i want protection.... I'm a bit new to Brompton and your channel is the best source of info I could find. Keep up your good work and dash from canada
Eric, Spring and summer is heading your way, its such a good time to bring the Brompton out now. The little channel is very small, I hope we will have more content to walk the Brompton journey with you as well as many others. I hope you have a blasting day ahead.
I have a big chip on paint. I needed this video a long time ago.
Hahahaha...!!! I love your comments and your simpathy, man!!! You're so funny! ...Well, the carbon-ish protection stickers are gone for sure, but do you know where can I find those? I need protection!😉
I want protection for my new brompton yet to be shipped. Your videos provided me a lot of insights on having a brompton so I decided to order one. Nice video as always.
Thanks for all the kind words, and I shall take that to encourage more videos for you guys and cheers.
I want my protection! Great tips dude!!!!
Just bought mine yesterday, definitely a Type # 2, lol!
what type are you now? 😉
Thanks for your instruction ✌✌✌
It's good that we have you here..... thanks for watching the video.....
Protection! Definitely on the main tube to protect from cable rub. Helicopter tape.
I couldn't agreed more the helicopter tape is one of the best way out. Thanks for spending time here Cameron.
I want protection. Your channel has been very helpful. I’ve been watching it even before I got my Brompton and of course until now that I have my Bs
You made it sound like I had been around for very long time. Lol. Anyway, it’s nice to have you here.
I want protection ( 8th July) :) Jut saw your channel, well done.
I want protection!
By the way another nice way to rob the train station is using road bike boutique for protection and you can choose the color and the pattern of the bar tape and it will last a long time and also give it a little bling !
Yes, I seen a few riders done that before..... they surely lasting long and got a lot of color option also.... Thanks for sharing it and great to have you watching the video also..... have a blasting day.
I want protection!
That was very funny and enjoyable ... thanks for helping me on my Brompton journey. :)
Thank you for the kind words and also spending time watching the vid. How is your Brompton Journey going so far?
@@Petrellionwheels Oh man ... it's been great!
I'm a rank beginner (used to cycle when I was a kid and in my teens, but I haven't done it for years), and the whole process of researching the bike, learning how to maintain it, and the joy of riding it (especially in a designated bike lane) has just been incredible (plus it gets you in really good shape).
I'm more like the guy (or girl) who won't lean my bike against the fence for fear of scratching it ... but I'll calm down as get accustomed to the joy of riding it. :)
@@TurtleTrader sounds great. There are nothing better than than having wind blowing pass by your ears while you are on the bike. Anyway, its nice to have you here again.
I want protection!
I’ve been actually stressing out recently on what I should get so that my bike would have some sort of protection on the contact points. That protective sticker sheet would be great.
(The outtakes gave me a good laugh 🤣)
Thanks for watching until the end....... good stuff are always right at the end right?
I want PROTECTION!!!
Thank you doing videos again, 👋🏻 from 🇸🇬
Thanks for watching Eugene. Singapore power lei.
You got a at the Perfectionist! xD I got my first Brompton in December and it's still waiting patiently for its first ride.... So yes, I'm a youtube-binging perfectionist looking for protection!
I changed my leather on the frame to a sown on version, and also up the stem post, I have put a piece of sown on leather also, to protect my Lightweight
I want protection! Thanks for the information Petrelli!
its good to have you here Sacha. Let's hope the random draw will be pointing your way later on...
I want protection!
Love all your video content, keep it up 💪
Thanks for all the support. I will keep the gas going....
I would like protection, yet another great video very informative and no I don't just watch u-tube videos I love riding my Bromy when I can which is most days of the week,
Thanks for spending time here Michael. Riding a Brompton and another other bicycles makes me really happy. I enjoy the wind passing by my ears. We are all having a good life getting those wind with our Brompton. Have a blasting day.
Hi, I want protection please and thank you for this information.I’ll let my husband watch later so he will know how to protect our brompton 👍
I want protection :-) Thanks for the great video!
👍..... thanks for spending time on the video.....
I put some helicopter tape under the bottom bracket & where the front wheel hooks on to the chainstay. Already have one of those velcro straps I'll shift it up the tube as in the video and add some more tape in the areas you show 👍
Helicopter tape is like a dream, they can go on to anywhere. I read it from somewhere they had use the helicopter tape to reduces the surface resistance to the wind as well. I guess if we put some at the stem would make us a faster rider also. lol..... Anyway, thanks for spending time here.
I want protection! Thanks for the tips!
thanks for spending time here Spencer. Let's hope the random draw will get into your way.
I want protection!
Thanks so much for your informative and fun videos!
Thanks for being here Lisa..... Informative is a maybe, not too sure about the fun part..... lol..... have a blasting day....
@@Petrellionwheels You look like you are having fun!
Two areas on my Brompton where I am getting paint chipping off are where the hinge clamps meet the hinges on both my main frame and handlebar stem. That seems to be unavoidable, and rather than trying to use touch-up paint on those areas, would you recommend using something to reduce friction? Any recommendations on what type of product to use on those metal-exposed areas?
I want protection!!!
Thanks as always
Any time! 👍
I like that bike frame . Thank you
thanks for being here Val. I have this habit of recoloring my Brompton frame once a while, it gives me a fresh look on the bike and I feel happy about it. However, with this green one, I just had no desire to have it changed. Its the Brompton that I ride the most as well. Loving it.
"I want protection!"Thanks Petrell
I want protection.. Thank you for your interesting and funny videos.
Great to have you here Daniel.....
I want protection!! But I had to knew this before, now that protection is a cover up :)
battle scars or cover up...... thanks for watching anyway.
I want protection. Nice video. Entertaining.
thanks for being here William.
I have a full leather cover on all the frames length, from back to front, also over the triangel in the back, with velcro, and also a plate protection below my crank, and on the back frame, where the chain hits during the fold (Some tape had been put on from the factory, but is was soon worn through shortly after I had bought my bike, to be extra protected both on top and below, with a custom-set for the purpose (It seems to be a welknown fault which needs to be extra protected). Also where the front forks fold-hook goes over the back-frame, when folded. I also have bought a special padded pouch (very expensive!) to cover the folding pedal and some single protection, where needed. And of course a nice plate bolted on the fork, where the cables will give some wear, unless it is used. The last part are sold in many shapes, just for the fun of it.
And of course I have given the paint some polish, as an ordinary car.
I want protection. Great video Petrelli
thanks you for the kind words... its so nice to have people watching my video.... have a blasting day.
I want protection.
Great video btw
I want Protection. Useful video.
thanks for being here..... I am not sure about the useful part, but I hope it is a little bit entertaining.
I want protection. Great vid. Many thanks. I'm sure you've given all 5 away. Could you let me know where to get the stickers. I'm in the UK. Regards
I want protection! Thanks Petrelli for the great video!
It's great to have you here David. I hope you have a good day.
Congratulations, you made a good strike at the little gift. Can you please email your name and address to hello@petrelli.cc with your CZcams account name? I will then be able to post the protection sticker to you.
Absolutely fantastic. I am thrilled to have you here, and thanks for the support.
Cheers,
Petrelli
I want protection. And I dun need the sticker though juz feel good to see you again.
Thanks for watching the video Patrick. It’s good to have you here.
You can also use sugru for rear triangle protection
"I want protection" , no i dont need the sticker. Welcome back @petrelli !!!
Thanks for spending time here buddy, its always nice to have more friends here.
Wrap the bike like wrapping the whole car 😃 I send 3 of my Brompton for a full wrap
You are like a very responsible man. Well done. Anyway, it’s good to have you here.
Where can we access that sheet of patch protectors that you gave away? Can we purchase them somewhere?
I want protection! Thank you Pretrelli in advance! =)
good to have you here Dylan. Are you the Dylan that I know?
🤔 …mmh I don’t.. don’t care … but I don’t overprotect my Bike ether 😂 and ur Video is only running because, in a few minutes I go to Bed. 🤔 So good Question…
Guess i‘m the - I like my Bike clean but in the End it’s a Tool and Scratches don’t matters too much, but if avoidable - I will.
😋 and for that, ur Videos are always a great Help and fun to watch.
I want protection, I like this video thank you👍🏻
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I have all the cables routed internally. As much as possible at least.
Would love some protection. Much love from Singapore.
👍, thanks for watching the video.... I guess you are not the type one Brompton riders. lol
Hi, I would like to know more on the rust prevention or protection measures, could you do a video on this?
Thanks for sparing a few mins on the video. Its always great to have more friends here. Rust prevention and protection measures, I heard you. It will be some where down the line. Thanks for the suggestion anyway. Cheers.
I second that! Living in London, it can get really wet.
Rust removal and protection would be much appreciated as a Video.
I want Protection!!
I want protection! Thank you Petrelli! \o/
thanks for being here Martin....great to have you here.
Do you have a link to the top tube strap that I can order or the dimensions of it, so I can make my own? Thanks! I just bought my Brompton yesterday and want to treat it well!
( I want protection )just got my first folding brompton bike Thks
I want protection. Thanks for your vidéos.
👍...... great to have you here Frédéric
I want protection! Would love some protective stickers.
Thank you for spending time here. Lets hope the random draw will pick you Hillary.
"I want protection" ... thank U :)
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I’ve even them putting those plastic wraps on in Indonesia. I think a lot of people would like to know more about those plastic wraps.
👍..... hello Indonesia.....
i want protection Petrelli! LOL
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I want protection!! ☺️
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"I Want Protection Please" You'd mentioned you don't like the pieces that uses double sided tape to stick on. Can you elaborate? I was thinking of making my own Kydex piece for the B.B. and where the front wheel clips onto the chainstay. Does the tape really not last that long? Awesome video and thanks.
Kydex is such a great thing to play with. Although I had yet to master it, I am sure a lot can be done with them. Do you shoot me an email at hello@petrelli.cc for the idea? I love to hear more thoughts and how you got on with it.
As for the double-sided type that are used on those protection shell/covers. They could have been so much better if they had used a better quality double-sided type. The products that they (mainly from China) made were fine, at least the ideas were, but they couldn't get the final piece done up together. Some of the surfaces they applied those protections on are not like a dead straight round tube. There are slight bent areas where the in-flexibility doesn't help. I had replaced the "thin-thin" tape that came with the protection with a thicker double-sided "pad" and they work magically well. It just doesn't look as slick anymore.
I hope I had answered you.
I want protection. Thanks,
I REALLY WANT PROTECTION FOR MY 2022 BLACK EDITION BLACK CHROME EDITION
THANKS YOU FOR ALL THESE TIPS!!!!
Do invis make a PPI kit for Brompton?
I want protection, and already subscribe, hello from Philippines 😊
Hello Arlex, hello Philippines. Thanks for spending time watching the video and your lovely sub as well.
I want protection!
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That tan line though.
lol.... I guess I am surely not the Type 3 Brompton riders then...... Thanks for being here anyway.
@@Petrellionwheels haha. Always! Love your videos Peter!! Always look forward to watching your stuff. You took a break for some time though, was wondering what happened
I want protection! :)))
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I want protection! For the brompton and for, you know
I am sure you are a good man Karl...... have a good one. 😀
I want protection. Thanks
I want protection!!
👍..... Thanks for being here Ken....
What is the brand and model of this suspension block? Is it spring loaded?
I'm a combination of type 2 and 3 hence I want protection.
"I want protection!!!" :D
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I wonder why dont make internal routed frames for Bromton.. could that be so impractical?
Which leather strap is that? Is that the Souma leather one?
I want protection!!!!
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Hello Petrelli
Thank you very much for your response to my queries. You might have misunderstood my queries. I had purchased a set of protection film to cover the entire Brompton bike. This film comes pre-cut and labelled to match every part of the bicycle (very much like those you see in car workshops when the entire vehicle is wrapped in clear glossy film). The purpose is to keep the entire bicycle looking new & glossy at all times.Do you think you’d be able to help identify/labelled every part of the Brompton bike? Thanks again
Gilbert, now I got you. Can you send a picture of the protection film to hello@petrelli.cc? I will then help you out from there. Anyway, thanks for being here.
@@Petrellionwheels
Hi Petrelli,
I’ve sent you a picture of the pre-cut film/protection sheet, as you instructed, two weeks ago. It was sent to the email address you gave me. Perhaps Ou have overlooked it.
@@gilberttan7952 thanks for the heads up.... I take a look and get back to you today.
Hi Peter Li, I want protection. I'm in the UK.
Thank you. Ravi
It's great to have you here Ravi, and hello the UK. I spent a few years there during my younger time, loving every minute of it. I hope you have a blasting day.
I want protection. Greetings from rainy Austria.
👍...... Hello Austria......
I want protection! Brompton rider from Singapore says Hi !
👍..... hello Singapore....
Dame P! watching ur video made me home sick.... look at the greens 🇦🇺
thanks for watching the video mate.... where are you now?
@@Petrellionwheels Stuck@NY USA.
No worries mate, we all have a home to miss. Have a good one.
I want protection. 😃
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Hi sir. One silly question. Do you think shimano nexus 8 speed can replace SA hub for brompton?
please call me by Petrelli, we are all friends here. 😀 The Shimano Nexus can be a replacement to the SA hub, but certainly not a direct replacement. The Nexus is much wider than the Brompton's hub, if you would like have that installed on your Brompton, you will need to get a third party wider rear triangle to entertain the wider hub. OR, you can perform a cold stretching to your existing rear triangle.
I want protection to my brompton... i love my brommie... thank you
thanks for watching the video, I hope it will find its way to you after the random draw.😀
Yes I want protection…. Thank you very much. I want a flawless paint works on my bike ..!!
Esther Tan
Esther, it’s good to have you here. You might want to remove your address from being openly visible. I will look for you if the random pick do drop into your hands. Have a blasting day.
@@Petrellionwheels thank you. First time responding on CZcams..!! Hahaha