Brompton Superlight Advance Rear Wheel for P Line and T Line
This is a the superlight Advance (1 or 4 speed) rear wheel as used on the Brompton T Line
Tt was also used on some of the early P Line bicycles.
The same wheel is used for the both the four and single speed, the difference is the sprockets / spacers that you install
This wheel was introduced in early 2022, it has a lightweight (aero style) rim, 28 double butted spokes and an aluminium hub body and a 4 speed free hub body, the rear wheel is undone using an Allen (Hex) key
The Brompton rear wheel size is 16 x 1 3/8 - ISO/ETRTO 37-349 (although really that's the default tyre size - the wheel takes tyres with a diameter 349mm)
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This 16 inch rear wheel manufactured by Brompton for the P and T Line bikes and comes with the following:
- Axle
- Wheel nuts
- Tab washer
- Rim tape (yellow for the double wall rim)
- Complete with fitting diagram
Tools required for removal:
- 5mm Allen key
Removing the rear wheel:
- Place the bike in the stand, fold the rear end and remove the tension from the chain by disengaging the sprocket from the chain.
- Use the 5mm Allen key to loosen the skewer, avoid the skewer nut from turning. remove the skewer.
- Deflate the tyre and let it pass through the brake calliper
Tools required for fitting:
- 5mm Allen key
- Torque wrench
Fitting the rear wheel:
Ensure it is the correct orientation
Seat the chain on the cassette
Insert the skewer and fit the skewer bolt
Tighten to 7NM using the torque wrench
re-engage the chain tension
