Brompton Toolkit - Is it worth having one?

[@r1skbreak3r61]

No-one NEEDS the Brompton tool kit, but it is nicely designed and fits perfectly in your Brompton. Don't buy it, ask someone to get it for you as a present instead.

[@CycleEveryday]

Nice little Christmas present! 🎁

[@DelRiordan]

A perfect way to acquire one 🎉

[@tbrobison]

I don't even have a Brompton yet, but I thoroughly enjoy listening to and watching your videos! Looking forward to more, and am looking forward to a Brompton in 2023!

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks Thomas. Appreciate it and I am sure you will enjoy the Brompton when you get it! 👍

[@stevenbissett]

Very good comment about rust inside the tube damaging the Brompton toolkit. Thanks for that.

[@timevans9195]

I bought 8, 10 & 15mm combination spanners (the 15 mm spanner being a ‘stubby’ ie short, for easy storage) - £13; a topeak 9 mini bike tool with all the necessary Allen keys and screw driver heads, for £ 13; some park-tool tyre levers and puncture repair kit - £6. The tyre levers and repair kit are stored in the front part of the frame top tube (taped in place to stop them falling out!) and the tools are in a roll pack in my drink bottle bag on the handlebars. I think the tools are more versatile than the Brompton one, for example the spanners are combination (open-ended and ring spanners), which I find more useful and easier to use; and the topeak mini tool is really good quality. I also have a rolled up spare inner tube in the long part of the top tube. The tube is folded up and wrapped in clingfilm length ways, so slides out easily. So for less than half the price of the Brompton tool, I think I have a better tool kit 😊!

[@CycleEveryday]

Nice one Tim. Saved a bit of money and sounds like a good tool kit for any breakdowns. 😀👍

[@clairetribbeck9285]

The bike shop was very keen to sell me one of these when i picked up my new Brompton. I bought it, went home and kinda wished I'd made up my own version for a lot cheaper. Then i realised the bike shop should've really sold me a pump as well, and maybe an inner tube, as it's only half a repair kit without these. Thank you for an honest video, like you I bought it once, but maybe never again.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

I wouldn't be without the Brompton tool kit. I've used it several times monthly. I have a Brompton metro bag and a larger Brompton borough bag that I carry essentials in and actually don't have room for other tools, so I'm glad Brompton tools fit in the frame. I also have a tire inner tube inside the other part of the frame. Wouldn't be without any of them. I also don't own any other tool kits.

[@CycleEveryday]

Thats good to know that you are getting a lot more use out of it. If I didn't have any other tools this would be used more regularly. It is very well made! 😀👍

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@CycleEveryday I'm paranoid sometimes thinking a screw might be loose on my bike, so i always check mostly every screw before my next ride 😁. And having the Brompton tool kit makes it so easy to check 👍

[@CycleEveryday]

Yes I am a little like that when it comes to strange noises on the bike. 😀👍

[@adehany]

It's so satisfying the snug design and the magnet, it's worth it for aesthetics alone, but it's more than that. I overtightened an easy-wheel with a cheap hex key and thought I might have a catasrtophic situation, but thankfully the Brompton keys are high quality so I managed to get the damaged bolt off again. Phew!

[@effyleven]

​@CycleEveryday Ha! Me too. Yesterday I stopped and examined my Brommie FOUR TIMES, trying to identify a tiny rattle. "Rattle?" Well, not really. It was more of a "tickety-tick" noise that I couldn't hear at all when cars were passing. All the same, I just NEEDED to know what it was so I could decide if something needed attention.... I found out what it was after getting home and riding up and down the front path for ten minutes. It was coming from a loose buckle on my Brompton S-Bag. The two parts of the plastic buckle were clashing together from vibration because they were not tightened and under tension... and that was because the bag was pretty much empty. Now I think about it, I am amazed I noticed such a tiny noise... but it is true. When riding any bike you get hypersensitive to any new noises.

[@nicholascoupland9944]

Thanks for the video and it's good to see you back.

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks Nicholas. Been a while but nice to get back into it 👍😀

[@hildamarmolejo1568]

Watched again. I live in New York City so I could jump on the subway if I needed to but I just started carrying a few hex keys and a wrench because I just got a new saddle, pentaclip, grips and lights so I’ve been using my tools a lot. Everything still needs a little adjustment still. I like tools. I’ve blew up my tire, and had about two flats. I’m getting better at changing. The first one took the long time so hard to get the tire off but even the bike mechanic thought it was hard getting it off so that made me feel better. So I’m thinking about getting the Brompton toolkit again. The cost is what makes it hard to decide.

[@acey850]

I use mine quite well as it was for the first year, my only toolkit. Only had to buy another compact one as I needed something that wasn't in this toolkit. Overall for me the Brompton toolkit is a must have.

[@CycleEveryday]

Glad to hear you are using it 👍😀

[@obg6446]

Great video, I use my Brompton everyday for work and have the tool kit, it’s worth every penny of £65, I had a few punchers and alway used the tool kit to fix it

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks. Glad that you get good use out of it and enjoyed the video 😀👍

[@Muddy283]

_"I had a few _*_punchers"_* I love it 😄!!

[@lonestarlaurel]

Thank you for the video. Helped me put my kit back together after putting on a new tube. Was really stumped. I too thought the kit was an extravagance but have absolutely no other tools. Didn’t know about the ratchet until your video. Nothin like a great ratchet! Thanks again. I do feel appreciative of its attributes and secure having it and a spare tube along without having to think about it. I’m going with gratitude. And hope. That I’ll never need it. lolll I’m looking for a lifetime small torque thingy to put in the first aide kit.

[@stephenswytak1092]

I lost one of the bits - the 2.5/5 mm Allen and cannot find a replacement for it. Brompton wants £15 plus s&h for all 4.

[@carolannryan8834]

Not long bought my brompton so i have bought this tool kit as well.

[@CycleEveryday]

I am sure it will come in useful! A nice tool kit to have for emergencies! Hope you are enjoying your Brompton too 😀🚲

[@johncrow2457]

good vid, well done, watched a few vids on this, no one mentions you can clip the spanner into the toolkit and use it in your hand for more leverage when using the geared hex ratchet. if you look on the spanner there is a groove where it fits back into the tool kit. you then slide the sleeve back over it. its all well designed as you'd expect from Brompton, you get drawn into the design and sliding it into the frame, but I think you're money is better spent elsewhere. put you're own kit together cheaply, which is more satisfying. you'll end up buying most the tools anyway, if you don't own them already.

[@earlgreybeard]

Thanks, that's all good to know. I have a 1995 Brompton into which this toolkit would not fit. So ideas on alternatives are welcome. I have a crazy idea of cycling the C2C, so I may just need a comprehensive kit. In case I need to adjust a handgrip or something. I might just see if I can cobble my own kit together if it doesn't weigh too much 😁 I do have an old 'Cool Tool' from back in the 90s which looks to do most of what is needed. Might make that the core of my DIY offering.

[@effyleven]

I bought my one when it was "only" £50. Current price @ Dec '22 is £65, but I still think it is worth it for the supreme convenience of having it built into the bike.

[@CycleEveryday]

Seems like the cost has gone up a bit recently. Especially when you couldn’t get hold of one due to shortages. Sounds like you got a good deal when you got yours 👍

[@oggyoggyoggyy]

inflation 🤣

[@Jeroen_Willems]

Thanks for this useful video! It would be awesome if you could list every single item mentioned in this video with the exact sizes/specifications! Ideally with a link to where to buy it, but if we have the details we can at least look for it ourselves :)

[@bulusoy]

Definitely, it is a must. I am using with my other bikes also.

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks Nuri 👍😀

[@oBnJe]

Very useful, tysm. 👍 Got my 1st brompton today and i already ❤ it ; i'm looking for advices ans what accessories are essentials to own.

[@phillblake6829]

I got this kit for my birthday and love it, I’m hoping not to have to use it too often

[@CycleEveryday]

Hope you don't need to use it too often either! Thanks

[@pr0fess0rbadass]

Welcome back!

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks 👍😀

[@simonf2220]

Really helpful video. Thanks for posting!

[@fugdefano]

i have a smaller size vice grip. fits everything shame it doesn't fit in the frame. i do keep a spare inner tube in the frame with tyre levers and a swiss army knife which has a good screwdriver,

[@CycleEveryday]

Yeah the Swiss Army knife is useful. I don’t keep the inner tube in the frame, although I know a lot of people do. Good way to save some space as well.

[@Jones-xx2gc]

Have you seen how much people were and are trying to get for these on ebay. A great piece of kit at the right price.

[@CycleEveryday]

I think it went a bit crazy when there were shortages. Thats one of the reasons why I held out until they had some back in stock. 👍

[@deepindercheema4917]

I purchased a 2nd hand Brompton in early March 2024. It was a bargain as it was highly specced ARCC. Imagine my delight that I noticed 3 months later it had the cylindrical shaped tool kit. Ironically the spanner does not fit the nuts on the front wheel as it contains the ARCC built wheel which has smaller nuts.

[@dooley-ch]

From you video it is clear that your generic wrenches do not fit the bolts etc snuggly and as a result may damage the fittings. The Tern Tool 2.0 would probably be a reason and cheaper alternative, although you still need to add a few things.

[@CycleEveryday]

The generic wrenches are as snug as the actual Brompton Took kit. There is some slight play in both and I haven’t had any problems using the generic with damage over the past through years. K no it heard of the tern tool kit which I believe is one made by Tern bikes? 👍

[@damondanieli]

Watching him handle those small bits over the open gaps in the planks of wood below was giving me anxiety. 😅

[@earlbee3196]

I just brought one as a keepsake and bragging rights, Tool kit storage inside your bike How cool is that?

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

Do you need a Brompton at all? But it is nice to have! I have used my Toolkit, though not often, and I also have an expensive insurance on my car, though I do hope not to need it ever! But if in need the "outside cover" may give a good, extra handle for more power! Finn. Denmark 😁 I don't have a bag hanging from my saddle.

[@CycleEveryday]

I suppose you could say that about anything Finn 👍 thanks for the comment. Definitely a nice to have just in case

[@frankthiele72]

thx for this Toolkit showing ❤

[@damtl88]

Great vid

[@CycleEveryday]

Thanks David 👍

[@realhass]

the only good thing about brompton tool kit is it looks good 😂

[@CycleEveryday]

It does look good and it fits into the frame well so that’s another positive 👍 plus it does do the job it was intended for. Just the cost that might be a bit off putting compared to alternatives though.

[@bronoun8884]

The reason these are bad is that you’d think it is for every screw bolt on the bike it isn’t. Go change your derailer cable ????

[@CycleEveryday]

Yes you are right that it won’t cover everything that you need for all repairs, but don’t think any toolkit would. No toolkit would include a Crank Pusher or something like that. Think it’s more designed for repairs on the road and everyday adjustments 👍

[@bronoun8884]

@@CycleEveryday don’t need a flathead screwdriver they need to change the other end of cross head to a 3mm hex .

[@greenerick]

Out of date 📅 😕 no good for a P line Brompton anyway great video