The BEST Roller Wheels for Brompton! | 72mm Inline Skate HACK

[@TheBromptonGuy]

The links have NOW been added to description, hope this helps everyone. Thanks Dave

[@MrAjayz]

I did all my three bromptons with inline skate wheels a couple of years ago (65) and agree it’s the best rolling solution. Yes you do have to be careful as the roll so well. Great video.

[@TheBromptonGuy]

I mean if I owned three Brompton I would certainly kit them all out with them. However I do also enjoy swapping over parts to try something different ever now and then

[@thebrommuters6220]

Agree! We have ours on 64mm Kids Inliner wheels, cause we always got stuck in Train stations or these luxurious thick 5 Star Hotel carpets.😏 You know how it is! And we never wanna live without them again.

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Those damn deep soft carpets 😒 story of my life.

[@Borneo-rt7mx]

Awesome tips mate!! Thank you and much appreciated 👍

[@PronkDaMonk]

I've heard of some brompton t/p line owners that replaced their roller wheels with skate wheels and it actually ended up breaking their rear triangle because the skate wheels can transfer so much energy into the triangle when dropping the back end. Apparently the regular ez & advanced wheels are designed to break if they absorb too much energy so it doesn't get transferred to the triangle. Not sure if the wheels you mentioned are specifically designed to avoid that but something to be aware of

[@codak29]

I was just going to mention this. Thank you.

[@PronkDaMonk]

@@codak29 Yeah & I don't think brompton would cover a repair for this since its caused by an aftermarket part so if this happens it would be a really expensive replacement. I wish they'd offer some bigger wheels that are compatible with the brompton, maybe one of those big plastic wheels you can find on coolers & outdoor grills or kids car toys could work since they'd probably also break before transferring too much shock to the triangle

[@noldushumlesnurr6169]

Sounds like a good reason to look for another brand.

[@TheBromptonGuy]

It’s a good point and assume anything that isn’t official would void its warranty. I don’t know how they would know it was caused my third party wheels but also would kind of love to see an example where someone has badly their triangle from it. However for sure something to consider

[@pr0fess0rbadass]

I read this on reddit as well but haven't actually seen it. It might be one of those things that one person says, and then everyone else keeps repeating it

[@HolgerNestmann]

Great Video as always. I even have 110mm from a kick scooter on the back of the roller rack. You said it best - one should expect such wheels our of the box

[@TheBromptonGuy]

110mm damn that’s going to be a very smooth rolling wheel. Hope you’re keeping well

[@davidhunternyc1]

Brilliant hack. The only thing I don't like about the wheel is the branding and graphics. Is there a plain solid black 72mm wheel?

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Completely agree, I did have a look for unbranded but all seems to have some branding. Annoying because the other side has nothing so maybe could have installed them the opposite facing way.

[@_Clemens]

Does anyone have any experience with wheel extenders? I have the problem that my brompton tends to fall over and my rear rack already has some scratches from contact witch the ground. so I figured a wheel extender would be a perfect first upgrade for my bike. I am unsure where to buy a wheel extender (im living in Europe) and which one I should choose. Any help would be appreciated.

[@auswillwill7865]

Awesome Video, great work. Would you need a rear rack for this upgrade and if so, what options would you suggest?

[@TheBromptonGuy]

You could just mount them on the frame but obviously unable to change the one on the mudguard. I use the standard Brompton p line rack with no issues at all.

[@gcdcg4d]

Thanks for a great analysis and links. I've tried several after market larger wheels and extenders to allow my single speed Brompton to roll. Non of them has really hit the spot yet and either get in the way and all have small but annoying rattles on rough (normal) surfaces so I've gone back to standard Brompton wheels, which still have too much 'rattley' play in the bearings. So I've just used your links and ordered a set of parts and looking forward to clean, quiet rolling...

[@TheBromptonGuy]

I hope they bring as much pleasure as they have for me my friend

[@adehany]

I've trusted to the classic Oxelo Decathlon 63Mm / 82A Inline Skating Wheels With Bearings For Play 3 4-Pack £9.98, cheapest and best, but a little bit weighty, has always worked at 63mm but 72mm does sound good, on the other hand why pay more?

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Indeed! 10quid is amazing when compared to any of the Brompton wheels. Glad you found a solution that works

[@garyseckel295]

Best wheels, by a magnitude, for rolling a Brompton!!!

[@wretchedworm]

Thanks. My wheels are dying and I'm thinking of changing them. Do u have suggesting for the rear fender wheel ? also can u please put the links for the wheels and bearings you're using? thanks

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately never played around with the fender wheel as I have a rack but I do promise to try and get the links on this video within the next week! On my forever and grown to do list. All the best! Dave

[@Trump2024TheOrangeHouse]

Thank you for the video I have just added 80 mm wheels to my P line I used the link you have for the screws. MY QUESTION IS DO YOU THINK THE screws might be a little bit short? I AN USING two washers on each screw on either side of the bearings. The washers that I chose are very thin. Thank you in advance for your opinion.

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Glad you enjoyed the content. I personally think they are perfect size and ain’t had any issues but you could upsize them by 5mm if you find it better.

[@Trump2024TheOrangeHouse]

@@TheBromptonGuy thank you if you're not having a problem with all the miles you ride I won't worry.

[@billabongoneill]

Hi Dave, I may well have missed something as usual but is there a link to the 72 mm wheels and the other components required?

[@lewis2360]

Links for wheels & spacers would handy

[@TheBromptonGuy]

They will come for sure! Currently away from my home location so only have my phone atm. Will get added on the next week at some point but all bought from amazon

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Added into description now my friend, thanks for waiting

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

My wheels had grown to 10cm and with a Superlight Extender, with a carbon tube in the middle, and a heavy double wheel on its mudguard, it had become a Tank! Sadly I found out it had also become "Heavy" and my 2019 SuperlightM6LXBrompton was now close to 10kilo🙄! Okay with the Toolset inside. But during the changing of the clamps on my mudguards to a set from carbon, I started to reduce my weight back to before and removed my extender and changed my M handlebar to one from carbon! Near all loose parts on the bike are now titanium and carbon. I admit that 8 kilo is unlikely but still 9 kilo should be possible, even with my mudguards? I am looking for a Titanium Stem Post, but it must be Flame painted as my bike, to still look Standard! Finn. Denmark

[@TheBromptonGuy]

You reckon it’s easy to get a paint shop to copy the flame finish?

[@GusGundersen-video]

I enjoy your videos but I attempted to upgrade my wheels to inline skate wheels and it proved frustrating. If there was a clearer description of which bolts (bearings & bushings ?) to substitute it would have helped me determine whether or not this was something I could do. I have no background with inline skating so bearings and bushings, etc. are foreign to me. Your end result was alluring but I was unable to duplicate.

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Thanks for the feedback. The only part I didn't list was the bolt cause I was waiting for the correct one I wanted to use to arrive. The bolt is a M6 X 35MM. Will try and get links and pin it.

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Added into description now my friend, thanks for waiting

[@floatingnj]

@@TheBromptonGuyFYI, the 35mm is too short if you are adding the bungee cord attachment to the rack. I had to use 50mm…

[@tnew-jq5vr]

Can anyone share the links - I can't quite work out what they are from the video as they're too low res. Thanks

[@TheBromptonGuy]

I promise it’s on my to do list! Hoping to sort it this week

[@bungeadedeji1482]

what size is that bolt please?​@@TheBromptonGuy

[@TheBromptonGuy]

Added into description now my friend, thanks for waiting

[@ultragorepictures]

If you can buy a 4500$ Brompton you also have money for original easy wheels ;-)

[@TheBromptonGuy]

That is beyond a valid point 🤣