This manual contains some tips and advice for using your Brompton but if you are ever unsure of how to maintain your bike, visit an authorised Brompton dealer for expert advice. For a list of dealers, please visit our website: www.brompton.co.uk/dealers/search.asp...
SAFETY The Brompton is designed for use on roads and well-made paths, carrying a maximum load not exceeding 110kg (rider and luggage weight included). A Brompton is not intended for stunts, cross-country riding or extreme sports. Your Brompton should be used for its intended purpose.
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING Follow the unfolding and folding instructions provided to be sure you use your Brompton correctly. UNFOLDING Step 1 Step 2a Unfold the left hand pedal by Unfold the handlebar into the upright position as shown. swinging the pedal body outwards and the latch plate locks the pedal in place.
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(as pictured), rock the straddles both hinge plates and bicycle back slightly and unhook the front wheel from firmly tighten the main frame hinge the rear frame. Then, using a “stirring” action, front wheel clamp.
FOLDING Step 1 Release the rear frame clip (if the rear frame is locked in place) by pushing the lever towards the front of the bike. Then raise the bike by the saddle, allowing the rear wheel to swing down and forward to lie under the main frame as pictured.
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Carry your Brompton by gripping the front of the saddle or the main frame. The left hand pedal should not be folded when turning the cranks, as it can catch on parts of the rear...
(www.brompton. co.uk) or have them adjusted by a Brompton dealer or qualified bicycle technician as soon as possible, to avoid any damage to the gears.
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You should adjust your brakes on a regular basis as they are critical to your safety. The time between adjustments will vary depending on how often you use your Brompton; if your brake lever touches the handle bar when you pull on it, your brakes need urgent adjustment. The brakes should be set so that the brake pads are as close to the rims as possible without interfering with the rotation of the wheels.
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Note: • Do not use the raised saddle as a handle to push the Brompton along; with the bike not locked together by the seat post, the risk of unfolding is very great. • On bikes fitted with Eazy Wheels, remember to push the seat pillar down completely when not wheeling so that the rubber bung in the base acts as a brake to stop unwanted rolling.
If you are not comfortable on your saddle, ask a qualified Brompton dealer to set the saddle to your optimal riding position.
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Aluminium components: As on other lightweight machines, aluminium alloy is used in the construction of the Brompton, and this material has a finite design life before failure. In normal use, the risk of aluminium fatigue failure is remote, even after many thousands of miles. However, the risk of failure increases with use, especially with hard riding or other severe loading.
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100-mile service Certain items on any bicycle take time to bed in; to avoid damage, these need attention soon after you have bought the bike. The dealer that sold you your bike will be happy to perform this first important service without charge, but it must be redeemed within three months of purchase.
WARRANTY If your bicycle has a manufacturing defect, we will replace the defective part free of charge if we are notified within five years (in the case of the frame) or two years (in the case of other parts) of the date of first purchase of the bicycle.
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