Brompton M3L

"Paul Weaver" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

After reading various bits and bobs on this group, and moving from a
shift-working toolbox toting hardware engineer, to a 9-5 software
engineer, I took the plunge and spent an absolute fortune on a brompton
M3L (it's twice the price of my car!)

I haven't ridden it in anger yet, however I've already caused problems.

Quoted message said:

I took the built in pump off, and can't figure out how to re-attach it!
Any hints?

I've no idea, but that's the sort of question that really brightens up my
Monday morning!
I shall cycle to work with a smile on my face.
I hope someone has the answer.
Peter

Paul Weaver said:

I haven't ridden it in anger yet, however I've already caused problems.
I took the built in pump off, and can't figure out how to re-attach it!
Any hints?

Not really, last time I tried to get mine /off/ I had the opposite
problem... ;-)

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Additional thoughts, I was little wobbly to begin with, I haven't
ridden a bike (aside from an OyBike a couple of times) for 3 years, and
those had 26" wheels. I've stableised myself now, but I find I'm
struggling when indicating.

Practice should sort it. Many people find a Brom a bit twitchy at first
but most soon seem to dial in. Because of the upright position there's
little weight on the bars, so it's easier to progress on one handed
riding than it usually is with drops or other bars needing a forward lean.

Pete.
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Peter Clinch Medical Physics IT Officer
Tel 44 1382 660111 ext. 33637 Univ. of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital
Fax 44 1382 640177 Dundee DD1 9SY Scotland UK
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Paul Weaver said:

After reading various bits and bobs on this group, and moving from a
shift-working toolbox toting hardware engineer, to a 9-5 software
engineer, I took the plunge and spent an absolute fortune on a brompton
M3L (it's twice the price of my car!)

I haven't ridden it in anger yet, however I've already caused problems.
I took the built in pump off, and can't figure out how to re-attach it!
Any hints?

Pump has a red rubber shim that you slide forward to install the pump
and back towards the handle once you have the punp in place. The rear
frame attachments are sized for the pump to fit one way only witha
screw in adaptor on the head end.

Hope this helps, it's from memory as mine is in the boot of the car.

If you find tne Brompton twitchy, try switching between that and a
tandem!

regards,
daren
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Paul Weaver said:

I haven't ridden it in anger yet, however I've already caused problems.
I took the built in pump off, and can't figure out how to re-attach it!
Any hints?

Is the red plastic collar in the 'lock' position? That would prevent
you compressing the pump enough to get it back on the frame mount.
Can't think what else your problem might be.

Quoted message said:

Additional thoughts, I was little wobbly to begin with, I haven't
ridden a bike (aside from an OyBike a couple of times) for 3 years, and
those had 26" wheels. I've stableised myself now, but I find I'm
struggling when indicating.

On the down side, it can feel a bit twitchy, but on the other hand it
is incredibly nippy and manoeuvrable. You'll get used to it quickly
enough.

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Oh well, wish me luck anyway, at least it's downhill to the station.

Good luck, and more importantly: have fun!

d.

Peter Clinch said:

Paul Weaver said:

I haven't ridden it in anger yet, however I've already caused problems.
I took the built in pump off, and can't figure out how to re-attach it!
Any hints?

Not really, last time I tried to get mine /off/ I had the opposite
problem... ;-)

Me too. Far too tight, so I got the floor pump out of the garage.

davek said:

Paul Weaver wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Additional thoughts, I was little wobbly to begin with, I haven't
ridden a bike (aside from an OyBike a couple of times) for 3 years, and
those had 26" wheels. I've stableised myself now, but I find I'm
struggling when indicating.

On the down side, it can feel a bit twitchy, but on the other hand it
is incredibly nippy and manoeuvrable. You'll get used to it quickly
enough.

Having ridden the Brompton for a few days, I got back on the Galaxy and
convinced myself it was broken. A very different beast!

Good luck, and have fun.