toango

You can also ask a machinist to custom drill the block to headset. I did that on my dt nova. Cost $50

jerrysimon

Great job!

The more I look at that the more its clear mine is over engineered lol

I think I can definately lose my top clip. I notice yours seems to be resting on the bottom frame tube welding flange, so no chance of it slipping down. I guess I could lower my block so it is doing that too.

Worth puting a little black heat shink/emagulating tape on to neaten it up ?

Regards

Jerry

badmother

Not saying it is safe, just passing it on!

https://www.ethantalia.info/2011/05/talias-brompton-ride.html

badmother

Finally got around to finish the Brompton basket projects. Added a top to the baskets that can be closed by rolling or just used as a lining. The top is mainly to keep stuff from falling out or to add bulky but lightish items like a jacket or a helmet.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7783618...in/photostream

chagzuki

Very nice badmother. I'd been considering adding some sort of top section but hadn't thought of your design, which is very versatile. I might do something similar with some hi vis yellow fabric and a drawstring. The shoulder strap I've added has made the basket much more useful.

fietsbob

OP was saying they wanted a smaller bag..
they should be advised that now there is a Ortlieb-Brompton Bag ,
with the custom made clip integrated into one of Ortlieb's handlebar bags.

slides right on the Brompton frame clip, and is shower proof..

... but I guess i'm restating post # 15..

Noting: Fabricators, like Steve Parry, have brazed together
pieces of steel,
to create a piece to mount bags like Carradice superC HB bags
on
Brompton frames.

the German firm made a injection mold to make their piece,
in production numbers.

badmother

Shoulder straps is also on my list . Need to get hold of some D- rings first. I think also adding a piece of webbing innside the basket when stitching the webbing that holds the D-ringd in place is going to make it stronger, since basket material and design is not really made for a shoulderstrap.

Edit: When I posted this in the Yahoo Brompton forum I suggested that If you want to fill it up often then maybe go for a sturdyer material (in that case you must use a roll top, not a draw string). Also you can add a strap of webbing
vertically around the "stomack" of the basket to keep it together/more compact.


And: fietsbob my dear. Some of us are trying to collect different options for B luggage in one thread to make it easyer for peopel to search and find suggestions for same. I am sure they can judge the different options without your eager advice an always helpful comments. Maybe it is time to do the dishes?

fietsbob

my Touring bag was bought a year before they did a PVC Lined version,
now I have found a Local sewing jobber to get a liner layer added..
will delay needing to pull out the rain cover a while longer ..



Touring bag puts the D rings in the back seam for the bag frame.. FWIW..
a strap around the load to pull it down and out of the way of the handlebars
Is probably useful ..

badmother

Been thinking about the lining issue with the T bag since I am about to start making three of them, one for each of us. Has been collecting "stuff" needed for some time.

The main bag (black material) is going to be made from a heavy ripstop I bought some time back. Not water proof I think but close. Same with the lighter lining material. My worry is that since both materials are almost water proof then water trapped between them (one day it is going to happen) can stay there for quite some time and maybe start moulding if mixed with"stuff".

I need to find a way to insert the stiff support for the bottom into the construction. Maybe a opening in the bottom of the bag (from the innside) closed with welcro to be able to open up and vent it out? Maybe I am just thinking too much?

Remember to seal the seams if you want waterproof. I think I`ll end up using the rain cower but who knows?

Threespeeder

I am looking for a good pic of a med size basket mounted with a Brommie block and frame. I saw one somewhere and thought it would work on my Raleigh 20 though am worried about the cables.

EddyR18

Hello,

Haven't posted, but wish to contribute - I have found something that may work as an adapter for a DIY bag for your Brompton. I am unable to post a link until I have at least 10 posts. (1/10)

BromptonINrio

How did you guys fix the block on jubilee? Ia it posaiblw to post a photo of it without be mounted on bike?

badmother

It should be podssible to post a link that the system does not detect, like: www. insertlinkhere.com

Winfried

Just PM the URL to any member in this thread.

EddyR18

I cannot PM until I have 10 posts : /

EddyR18

Yeah I guess I could do that - I need to find the link and I will post it soon.

EddyR18

I recently had some 3D prints made - just waiting for some additional recycled supplies to make my own Brompton bags - will post as much as I can as soon as I can. 7/10

Winfried

Post the link as a picture.

Winfried

Out of curiosity, how did you drill the hole for the jubilee clip? It doesn't look circular, so I guess you didn't use a drill.

Does it still hold well, or do you recommend using two clips instead?

Thank you.

BromptonINrio

why instead os drilling you guys wont soldering?
badmother here soldered brompton carrier block everywhere in dozens os bikes

Winfried

Can you add a lug on an existing aluminum frame?

BromptonINrio

Yes, dispite many myths on aluminion frames it can be soldered and even repaired by someone who know what he is doing.
so my sugestion is to mesured the standard lug, solder it in place and repaint if necessary and done...

Winfried

Thanks. I'll investigate this option.

As to why Strida still hasn't provided this very useful feature after all those years…

Schwinnsta

The thing a about adding a lug to an aluminum frame is the heat can ruin the heat treatment of the aluminum weakening the frame.

2_i 

Well, I suggest you try out yourself the advice before you give it to somebody else. For a change I actually tried soldering alu, using both processes there in the market and they work poorly if at all. Do you suggest soldering steel to alu?? Do you want it to hold?? This is just absurd.