Replacing the suspension elastomer on a Brompton
Hi all,
I want to decrease the suspension 'bob' on my Brompton. I've tried the jubilee clip technique, but it didn't have as much of an effect as I would like and I didn't really like the way it looked. I see that others have had success using a green Birdy elastomer on their Bromptons, so: - Is it a straight swap to fit a Birdy elastomer to a Brompton? - Where in the UK will sell me one? My LBS can't help and I've Googled to no avail. |
Brompton now supply the option of a firmer suspension block for heavier/ sporting use.
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Originally Posted by PDR
(Post 9068797)
Brompton now supply the option of a firmer suspension block for heavier/ sporting use.
Damn. |
The birdy green elastomer does fit, but you need to file/ream out a small area at one end so that it will fit over a countersunk flange thingie on the retaining bolt. I did this with a scalpel - you don't have to be too exact - just remove enough material so you can get a flush fit. Worth it - the bounce is a lot less. I do believe there is a harder birdy one - yellow perhaps? Or maybe it's the red one?
Anyone remember? |
Birdy elastomers are yellow (soooooooft), red (standard), green (hard).
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Originally Posted by jur
(Post 9072726)
Birdy elastomers are yellow (soooooooft), red (standard), green (hard).
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Excellent. This is good news, but who will sell me one?
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Originally Posted by stocksy
(Post 9074458)
Excellent. This is good news, but who will sell me one?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...y%20suspension They also sell Birdy folders, so may be able to order a specific part. HTH, John |
Avon Valley Cyclery.
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