Really p****ng down this morning, so a wet ride on the @bromptonistanbul British racing green machine. Especially important to dry the Brompton with an old, absorbent towel, including up into the seat-post tube, then using a different cloth that is lightly sprayed with WD40, wipe the Brompton down over the frame, handlebars, rear triangle, and folding pivots. Do NOT get any WD40 on the seat post, wheel rims or brakes. Lightly spray the cranks, chain, tensioner and rear hub to push off any excess water, and re-lubricate the transmission. Check the brake cables for moisture before folding, so that you donāt allow water to slide into them when folded and corrode them, damaging your brakes and levers. Wipe the grit and mud off the shell rims and spokes with another damp cloth - donāt use this cloth on the frame as you can scratch the paintwork with grit on the cloth. Once thatās done, you can safely fold and store the Brompton somewhere dry. Maintaining your bike after rainy day riding is good for any machine, but especially for @bromptonbicycle as water can do so much damage by seeping into the tubes and cables, through the foldā¦ . . #brompton #bromptonbicycle #bromptonistanbul #madeforcities #bromptonlife #bromptonbike #rainydaycycling #bicyclemaintenance #hipstamatic #frankblens #slickrock191 #photobyadrianrmarsh (at Istanbul, Turkey) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClaWB0doLXR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
