Brompton ez clamp spring

[Fastpedaller]

I fitted two of these today, and (credit where it's due) they are a great little item which will make the Brompton easier to use. Such a nice little part, but so effective. Fair play to the guy who designed and sells these in the UK.
https://ezclamp.co.uk/

 

[EltonFrog]

I fitted two of these today, and (credit where it's due) they are a great little item which will make the Brompton easier to use. Such a nice little part, but so effective. Fair play to the guy who designed and sells these in the UK.
https://ezclamp.co.uk/

Yes, had them on mine and the Fragrant MrsP’s Brompton for a couple of years.
I don’t understand why Brompton don’t make something similar as standard.

 

[rogerzilla]

I have them but they're a mixed blessing. Yes, they usually keep the clamps aligned. However, the extra friction of the spring prevents the clamp screw being spun freely, so I don't find they really speed up folding or, particularly, unfolding.

 

[Fastpedaller]

I have them but they're a mixed blessing. Yes, they usually keep the clamps aligned. However, the extra friction of the spring prevents the clamp screw being spun freely, so I don't find they really speed up folding or, particularly, unfolding.

Have you lubricated the screw threads? .... always lubricate your threads!

 

[rogerzilla]

Yes, but you can't just flick the handle and watch it unscrew.

 

[Fastpedaller]

I guess it's a case of what works for one person may not work for another - at least we have a choice!

 

[steveindenmark]

Yes, had them on mine and the Fragrant MrsP’s Brompton for a couple of years.
I don’t understand why Brompton don’t make something similar as standard.

You mean like decent paint and non plastic gear levers 😁

 

[EltonFrog]

You mean like decent paint and non plastic gear levers 😁

No, that’s not what I meant at all.

 

[steveindenmark]

No, that’s not what I meant at all.

Well they could certainly do with them as well. Along with a cheaper watch and jackets.

 

[EltonFrog]

Well they could certainly do with them as well. Along with a cheaper watch and jackets.

Eh?

 

[u_i]

These plastic springs got quickly mangled and came off our bikes. We use regular stainless steel springs there.

 

[Fastpedaller]

These plastic springs got quickly mangled and came off our bikes. We use regular stainless steel springs there.

Were they the ez clamp ones from the guy in UK, or cheap ebay look-alikes?

 

[u_i]

Were they the ez clamp ones from the guy in UK, or cheap ebay look-alikes?

I had those from the inventor, presumably the one you mention, then a copy distributed by a German vendor of folding-bike items, and finally, a principally improved two-spring Gizmo from AliExpress. In the latter one, the plastic crumbled over time into small pieces. When I think of it, I test many products, particularly when they are not overly expensive . The springs that work for me are stock that I ordered from AliExpress.