Brompton Bicycle Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 18)

Cup and cone bearings:

set over-tight, damage is likely, and in the case of a geared rear

ewheel will tighten up as well (in turn causing chain problems

ub or

-hub. For other hubs, set so that very slight play is

wheel rim. On a rear geared hub, do not use the RH

ots.

the tyre is well inflated when

removing or fitting a wheel, you won't be able to move the tyre past the

. One way round this is to deflate the tyre: alternatively, loosen

If these are

hub, the fre

during folding). Always ensure that the relevant locknut is secure after

adjustment:

a) Wheel hubs. No bearing adjustment is needed for a front dyno-h

for a 2/1-spd rear free

just discernible at the

cone for bearing adjustment: instead adjust the cone at the LH end.

b) Steering head: set so that no play is discernible, and so that (after

tightening the lock-nut) the steering is still free, and without tight sp

SECTION G: WHEELS, REMOVING AND REFITTING.

If the brakes are properly adjusted and

brake pads

the cable adjustor (if it's possible) or remove a brake pad.

Front wheel.

To remove a standard front wheel, undo and remove the nut and washer

ken the RH nut,

on the left hand end of the axle, move the hook (and mudguard stay) out of

the way, and detach the special LH tab washer. Slac

disengage the tab washer and remove the wheel (see note 3 below).

For a front wheel with hub-dynamo, undo the long M5 bolt (4mm hex-key),

and withdraw it: on the LH side there is a “nut” (which may be fitted with a

plastic cover), and you may have to hold this to stop it rotating. Move the

hook (and mudguard stay) out of the way, and detach the special LH tab

washer. Retain the special spacer and tab-washer on the RH side.

For a front wheel

with a Superlight hub.

The hub has a designated left and

right side because the axle protrudes by a different amount on each side to

accommodate the mudguard stay. It is essential that the wheel is fitted

the correct way round; if it is not, the wheel may not be properly secured

and may come loose. The left side of the hub is denoted by a red axle cap. In

addition, the axle stubs are marked ‘L’ and ‘R’.

stop it rotating. Move

(and mudguard stay) out of the way, and detach the special LH tab

asher. Retain the special spacer and tab-washer on the RH side.

To remove,

undo the long M5 bolt (4mm hex key) and withdraw it: on the L

side there is a “nut” and you may have to hold this to

the hook

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