Originally Posted by
wildpanda86
Anyone else have this same problem?
I don't have a Brompification clamp, but I have another similar aftermarket design titanium clamps and titanium lever bolts...
With the aftermarket clamps I notice that they come loose a full turn during my 5 mile commute and gets to the point that the frame will wobble and make knocking sounds as it works itself fully loose.
I've also tried it with using the OE clamps and aftermarket titanium levers... same thing... the levers still work its way loose....
Now that I have the stock clamps and bolts back on, the frame stays nice and solid, the oe plastic levers stay snug and don't budge even during the 40 mph downhill portion of my commute.
Really love how the aftermarket clamps and levers look on my Raw Lacquer bike... but the OE stuff seems to be much more functional... am I using them wrong?
I bought the Brompfication clamps and they work fine IMO. Of course, I initially had them installed incorrectly so there was no difference in utility except looking sweet. I figured out my mistake a week later and now folding/unfolding is A LOT easier, since the clamps are consistently aligned all the time.
It's definitely a simple change that Brompton should apply in their next version.