Some accessories to be added to the Brompton P Line! After showing the stock condition, and also the special features of the P Line, now it is time to add some accessories and bring the bike out for a ride.
I decided to keep the accessories to a minimum, which is why the dedicated accessories for the Brompton P Line is only the phone mount and the bottle cage.
The bottle cage is usually mounted on the vertical handlepost of the Brompton, for easy access while riding. However, a permanent bottle cage that is mounted here would affect the folded size. Therefore, I got the Monkii Cage bottle cage, which I first used a long time ago on the Dahon Boardwalk.
What's unique about the Monkii Cage system is that the bottle cage itself can be easily separated from the base, so as not to affect the folding.
Depending on the diameter of the handlepost, and whether it is straight or tapered, use the different spacers accordingly.
After a bit of trial and error, I found that the Brompton handlepost does not require the use of spacers. However, I also did not want to scratch the handlepost by clamping the Monkii Cage directly onto the painted surface. Therefore, I found some thin rubber shims to protect the handlepost.
Weight of Monkii Cage mount, with thin rubber shims, is 35 grams. That is more than the weight of most bottle cages already...
This is the new version of the Monkii Cage, which is called Type V. The way it fits onto the mount is more secure than the original.
New cage design on the right, my old Monkii Cage on the left. From the front you can't really tell the difference.
Old cage on the left just slides straight into the mount. However, it can sometimes jump off on bumpy roads. The new Type V on the right requires some clever movement to prevent self-ejection.
New cage requires the cage to be slid into the top screw boss from the side first, before rotating and then sliding downwards onto the bottom screw boss. This ensure it will never slide off on its own.
Mounted onto the handlepost of the Brompton P Line! When folding the bike, I just slide the bottle cage off, and leave the mount on.
Other than mounting a bottle cage, I also needed to mount my phone onto the bike. As what I have done on all my other bikes, a Quad Lock mount will be used to attach the phone to the bike. I have used Quad Lock for many years since Samsung Galaxy S8, on the Java Freccia carbon mini velo. The Quad Lock design has never failed me and is 100% reliable.
The Brompton Quad Lock mount is a bit special, because it is not sold directly by Quad Lock. Rather, it can only be bought through Brompton retailers.
Collaboration between Brompton and Quad Lock to create this mount that is specifically designed for Brompton handlebars.
Made in UK, with Brompton logo. No surprise that it commands a Brompton premium as well.
Official Quad Lock mount for Brompton!
It's designed to make use of the dead space in between the M or H type handlebars.
Instructions are written in a recognizable Brompton style, if you have seen the Brompton manual before. Adjust the angle to avoid the Quad Lock mount sticking out when bike is folded.
Brompton Quad Lock mount weighs 55 grams.
Quad Lock mount installed! Very stable with two clamps on the handlebar.
Monkii Cage mounted on the handlepost, and Quad Lock mount on top.
When folded, it does not cause interference or take up additional space.
I'm happy with these two accessories, as they fit well and work well. These are pretty costly, but I think its worth the quality that I get.
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