Increased Torque Requirement on T Line Handlebar Stem

As part of our continuous quality improvement process we have identified a requirement to increase the torque applied to the T Line handlebar stem.
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[@HolgerNestmann]

Thanks for the advice. I am sure this is only temporary measure and you will extend the invite to have the dealer network ensure the correct torque spec with professional equipment, correct?

[@doooofus]

for only a few thousand pounds you can get yourself a bike whose assembly defects you're expected to fix yourself, using a (fairly) niche tool youre expected to buy yourself! don't delay, buy today!

[@Painapple]

It's ridiculous. Shell out thousands for the privilege of being an unpaid beta tester.

[@DoglessEndeavor]

I agree it’s completely ridiculous. But a torque wrench isn’t a niche tool. I think every cyclist should own one and understand why they’re important.

[@4ndrewMac]

Yeah, if you own a bike you should have a torque wrench. And if you do zero bike maintenance yourself, any bikeshop would tighten these bolts for you FOC, inc Brompton Junction.

[@darrenm236]

😀But only takes a few mins to do. I hadn't used mine for a while and got it out to perform the procedure and immediately noticed how much lighter it is than an older Brompton superlight I still have. Fantastic bit of kit.

[@Viet-n2s]

The headset of the T line is already so much better than one of the A/C/P lines, but I have replaced it with Chris King anyway, and again the CK is even very far better than the T line’s.

[@filmalpha2002]

There's nothing 'wrong' with the headset itself really, the biggest problem customer are facing is the noise issue,it's more because of the front fork not been made with high enough quality, but same I got the CK headset, problem solved and styled amplified ;)

[@filmalpha2002]

The headset came with the T-Line is only worth about 50 pounds, I switched to the Chris King headset and increased the adviced torque by 1nM and all work wonderful now. AND the Chris King headset made the bike look so much better, don't understand why couldn't Brompton just increased that cost and make the perfect bike. The headset noise problem has turned so many potential customer down.

[@pr0fess0rbadass]

This is why I never buy the 1st iteration.

[@filmalpha2002]

Yeah but it's still a cool and stunning ride ;)

[@rickyho555]

May I know how to settle the cracking sound？Any guys can tell me? Thank you

[@fredericfirmenich7533]

same issue, Brompton junction added lots of grease and not it doesn't make cracking noises anymore

[@rydmerlin]

Which tool are you using to increase the torque on your handlebar stem?