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Folding a Brompton electric bike is a five-step process. First, you need to unfold the folding pedal. Then, you raise the seat pillar and clamp the handlebars. Next, you need to unclamp the mainframe, and then unclamp the handlebars. Finally, you can swing the rear wheel out. Once the bike is folded, you can carry it or roll it with you.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Unfold the folding pedal |
| Step 2 | Raise the seat pillar |
| Step 3 | Clamp handlebars |
| Step 4 | Clamp mainframe |
| Step 5 | Swing the rear wheel out |
| Additional tips | Rotate the handlebars slightly forward and backward to fine-tune the reach of your bike. You can also adjust the saddle fore and aft on the rails or flip the penta clip to push the saddle back even further. |
What You'll Learn
Unfold the folding pedal
To unfold the folding pedal of your Brompton electric bike, stand on the left side of the bike, which is the same side as the folding pedal. This will make the unfolding process a lot easier.
Now, unfold the pedal. Once this is done, you can raise the seat pillar.
If you are folding the bike, you will need to stand on the left side of the Brompton, turn the handlebar slightly to the left, and position your pedals so the folding pedal is pointed towards the front of the bike. Reach down with your right hand and undo the locking mechanism at the rear of the bike. Lift the rear of the bike so the wheel swings under the bike.
To unfold the bike, lift the stem slightly so the wheel catch clears the frame. Then, with a sweeping motion, bring the front wheel around. Make sure that the front wheel is at a slight angle. Remember that the front wheel will always point forward. Then tighten the clamp.
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Raise the seat pillar
To raise the seat pillar, stand on the left side of the Brompton electric bike, which is the same side as the folding pedal. This will make the unfolding process a lot easier. Reach down with your left hand and raise the handlebar into position using a sweeping motion. Once the handlebars are in place, spin the clamp closed so that it is finger tight.
The seat pillar is part of the unfolding process, so you will need to have already swung the rear wheel out. The front wheel will always point forward, so make sure that the front wheel is at a slight angle. Then, tighten the clamp.
To fold the bike, you will need to do the reverse of the above. Loosen the handlebar clamp and let the handlebar swing closed. Lift the stem slightly so the wheel catch clears the frame. Then, with a sweeping motion, bring the front wheel around.
Adjusting the seat pillar is part of the process of folding and unfolding a Brompton electric bike.
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Clamp handlebars
To fold a Brompton electric bike, you need to clamp the handlebars. To do this, reach down with your left hand and raise the handlebar into position using a sweeping motion. Once the handlebars are in place, spin the clamp closed so that it is finger tight. You can also rotate the handlebars slightly forward and backward to fine-tune the reach of your bike.
To unfold the bike, you need to unclamp the handlebars. Loosen the handlebar clamp and let the handlebar swing closed. Then, lift the stem slightly so the wheel catch clears the frame. With a sweeping motion, bring the front wheel around. Make sure that the front wheel is at a slight angle. Remember that the front wheel will always point forward. Then tighten the clamp.
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Clamp mainframe
To fold a Brompton electric bike, you must first stand on the left side of the bike, which is the same as the folding pedal. This will make the unfolding process a lot easier.
To clamp the mainframe, grip the handlebar stem just above the clamp with your left hand. Undo the hinge clamp from the mainframe. Lift and sweep the front of the bike and make sure that the axle hook rests on the chainstay.
To unfold the bike, stand on the left side of the Brompton, turn the handlebar slightly to the left and position your pedals so the folding pedal is pointed towards the front of the bike. Reach down with your right hand and undo the locking mechanism at the rear of the bike. Lift the rear of the bike so the wheel swings under the bike.
You can carry or roll your Brompton once it's fully folded. With practice, these five steps will roll together into one fluid motion.
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Swing the rear wheel out
To fold a Brompton electric bike, stand on the left side of the bike, turn the handlebar slightly to the left and position your pedals so the folding pedal is pointed towards the front of the bike. Reach down with your right hand and undo the locking mechanism at the rear of the bike. Lift the rear of the bike so the wheel swings under the bike. You will hear a click when it locks into place.
Now, to swing the rear wheel out, follow these steps:
- Lift the stem slightly so the wheel catch clears the frame.
- With a sweeping motion, bring the front wheel around. Make sure that the front wheel is at a slight angle.
- Tighten the clamp.
This will ensure that the rear wheel is securely in place and the bike is fully folded.
With practice, these steps will become one fluid motion. You can also make adjustments to the folded bike to help it fit better. For example, you can rotate the handlebars slightly forward and backward to fine-tune the reach of your bike.
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Frequently asked questions
Stand on the left side of the bike, turn the handlebar slightly to the left and position your pedals so the folding pedal is pointed towards the front of the bike. Reach down with your right hand and undo the locking mechanism at the rear of the bike. Lift the rear of the bike so the wheel swings under the bike. You will hear a click when it locks into place.
Stand on the left side of the bike, which is the same as the folding pedal. Unfold the folding pedal.
Reach down with your left hand and raise the handlebar into position using a sweeping motion. Once the handlebars are in place, spin the clamp closed so that it is finger tight.
Grip the handlebar stem just above the clamp with the palm of your left facing back towards you. Lift and sweep the front of the bike and make sure that the axle hook rests on the chainstay.
Lift the stem slightly so the wheel catch clears the frame. Then, with a sweeping motion, bring the front wheel around. Make sure that the front wheel is at a slight angle.
