Folding your Brompton takes too many turns. This fixes that. Every time you unfold your Brompton, the hinge clamp plate drops out of alignment. Before you can ride, you have to manually reposition it and fiddle it back into place while tightening the bolt. This small spring sits inside the clamp housing and holds the plate in perfect parallel alignment — so when you're ready to go, you just screw straight in. No repositioning, no fiddling. About 5 to 7 turns and you're locked. Sold as a pair. Three colours, 3.1g. How it works The spring clips into the hinge clamp housing on your Brompton's stem and frame. It holds the clamp plate pushed slightly away from the hinge in the correct parallel position — so it never drops or rotates out of place when loosened. When you're ready to ride, the plate is already aligned and waiting. You screw straight in, lock the hinge, and go. No adjusting, no tapping the clamp back into position. The same applies when folding — the clamp releases cleanly and stays put rather than swinging loose. Over time this also reduces the wear and paint damage that comes from a misaligned clamp knocking against the frame. One important installation note: insert the spring with the long end facing toward the clamp, and make sure the fold-notch faces outward. Get those two things right and it works perfectly. Key features Keeps clamp plate aligned — holds the plate parallel to the hinge so it never needs repositioning when you fold or unfold Faster folding and unfolding — from fiddly realignment every time to a straight 5–7 turn lock Reduces frame wear — a plate that stays in position doesn't knock against the frame or paintwork Sold as a pair — covers both hinge clamps on one bike Hardened plastic and steel construction — stiffer than the original, more controlled action Three colour options — black, red, yellow Ultralight — 3.1g per pair Fits Brompton bikes manufactured after 2010 How do I install it? Remove the clamp bolt and slide the old spring out of the housing. Insert the new spring with the long end facing toward the clamp. Make sure the fold-notch faces outward — this is the step most people get wrong, and it affects how smoothly the clamp moves. Refit the bolt and you're done. If you're unsure, send us a message and we'll walk you through it. Got a question? Not sure if this fits your specific Brompton, or want to double-check before ordering? Contact us — we're happy to help. Specs Material Hardened plastic and steel spring Weight approx. 3.1g (pair) Quantity 2 springs per pack (1 pair) Colours Black, Red, Yellow Compatibility Brompton bikes manufactured after 2010 Installation note Long end of spring faces clamp; fold-notch must face outward Origin China
