Brompton Rear-frame clip retro-fit kit 07 - £19.99

Brompton Rear-frame clip retro-fit kit

Retro-fit able to EVERY Brompton ever made!
Over the years, countless Brompton owners have come to appreciate the way the Brompton’s rear wheel folds under, the ease of parking generally far outweighing any inconvenience in carrying the unfolded bike. However, some consumers remain unconvinced by a bike that is not fixed under them as they ride, while others, who regularly carry luggage on the rear rack, would benefit from having their loads secured to the mainframe when lifting the bike over obstacles or up stairs.

The RFC, described as a development in the best Brompton tradition, aims to offer the best of both worlds the rear frame can be fixed or allowed to fold under as the rider chooses; the additional weight of the latching mechanism is almost entirely offset by the new lighter seat clamp, the whole package being just 1g heavier than a pre-July Brompton.

How does it work? Quoting the data sheet which will be supplied with it, the RFC can be set in latch mode or non-latch mode. In latch mode, the clip automatically engages with the rear frame when it’s unfolded, so that the rear frame/wheel doesn’t fold when the bike is lifted. In non-latch mode, the clip can’t engage, leaving the rear frame free to fold, and allowing easier parking. To switch between the two modes you rotate the suspension block using an indicator mark as a reference.