Brompton B75 User manual

STOP: Before riding your bike, you must follow the Quick Start Guide to set up.
This is a technical product, which must be set up correctly. If unsure, please consult a
qualified mechanic.
Unfolding Happiness.
For printed instructions, see reverse.
www.brompton.com/quickstartguide

ASSEMBLY AND UNFOLDINGQUICK START GUIDE - B75
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Your bike has inspected and tuned by a mechanic prior to shipment
• Follow these steps carefully to get it ready to ride
• For detailed instructions, comfort and safety recommendations, and care directions please see your User Manual, or visit
http://support.brompton.com
4. FITTING THE HINGE CLAMPS
Fit both hinge clamps into the handlebar support hinge
HSHC and main frame hinge MFHC (fig. 2).
Hinge Clamps should remain loose when the bike is
folded.
2. FITTING THE SADDLE TO THE SEATPOST
Slide the Clamp onto the seatpost, positioning it about
halfway up the small top section of the seatpost (fig. 1)
above the O-rings.
Clamp (20Nm)
O-rings
Seatpost
Fig. 1
Rails
Saddle
3. ADJUSTING THE SADDLE POSITION
Move the saddle rails so that they are roughly halfway
between maximum fore and aft position (fig. 1), adjust
the saddle angle so it is pointing slightly downward; this
will result in it being level when the bike is unfolded.
Tighten the clamp bolt to 20Nm with a 13mm wrench,
ensuring the nuts on either side are properly engaged
on the centre bolt.
1. FITTING THE LEFT HAND PEDAL
The B75 bike is supplied with the right-hand pedal fitted, you will need to install the left-hand pedal which is
included in the top of the box
When fitting the pedal, ensure the supplied pedal washer is installed between the pedal and the crank arm
Apply a small amount of grease to the pedal threads
Tighten to 35Nm using a 15mm wrench; the left hand pedal has a left-hand thread so turn anti-clockwise to
tighten
HSHC
MFHC
Hinge Clamp
Fig. 2

MFHC
7. FRONT WHEEL
Place your right hand on the saddle and grasp the handlebar support with your left hand, near the hinge.
Lift the handlebar support with your left hand, to unhook the front wheel from the rest of the bike.
Swing your left hand forward, pushing the front wheel forward (fig. 5, 6) until the hinge is closed.
5. HANDLEBAR
Push firmly down on the handlebar to release it from
the frame (fig. 4), then swing it upward into place.
Firmly tighten the hinge clamp.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
6. SADDLE
Open seat clamp lever, raise seat,
close seat clamp lever (fig. 4).

8. REAR WHEEL
To complete the unfold, hold the handlebar with your left hand and with your right hand lift the bike by the saddle to
swing the rear wheel backwards (fig. 7) into position.
Put the bike down and apply downward pressure to lock the rear frame (fig. 8) in place. There should be a click to
indicate that the frame is locked.
10. PRE-RIDE CHECKS
• Make sure the hinges are closed properly
• Make sure the tyres are inflated (100psi)
• Make sure the brakes function properly
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
Fig. 1
9. FITTING THE BELL
The bell should be fitted to the handlebar on the oposite side to the gear shifter
(fig. 1), on the bend of the bar adjacent to the brake lever. TIghten the fixing
screw using a cross-head screwdriver. Do not overtighten the screw.
WARNING
Ensure the bell does not restrict the control cables or handlebar movement when riding.
The bell should not contact the fork & front wheel or obstruct the control cables when
folding/unfolding the bike.
SHIFTER BELL