Bike in Cyprus

1. Before riding, see that the seat pillar clamp is properly secured, and that the hinge clamp levers are firmly screwed up.
2. Carrying the Brompton: it is obviously less critical that the bike is correctly folded than assembled, but bear in mind that, if the machine has not been properly locked together, unexpected unfolding of the folded package, for instance on a staircase or lifting it off a luggage rack, could cause injury.
3. Do NOT try to alter the height of the handlebar stem where it enters the front forks.
4. Keep the gears properly adjusted, and brakes and control cables in good condition. Running adjustments should be carried out.
5. During folding and unfolding, avoid putting your hands anywhere that they may be trapped.
6. High mileage and hard riding: aluminium alloy is used on the Brompton and this has a limited fatigue life. Failure in use can cause injury. regarding routine replacements of ALLOY components of the bike.
7. The Brompton is for use on roads and well made paths. It is not designed for cross country riding: this can overstress the frame, and anyway the tyres and wheels are quite unsuitable.
8. When riding on fine grit, or on wet surfaces, the 16″ tyres have less grip: wet metal (such as a man-hole cover) is particularly slippery. Also, in rain the brakes may be less effective. Take due care.
9. Use lights, front and rear, when riding after dark.