Brompton 3 / 6 speed wide ratio wheel
Brompton Sturmey Archer 3-speed wheel as used on the Brompton 6-speed folding bike (it has space for 2 rear sprockets, not included)
What’s in the pack? |
The Brompton BWR (Brompton Wide Ratio) rear wheel kit contains the following:
- Sturmey Archer / Brompton wide ratio (BWR) 28 hole rear wheel with double walled rim
- Rim tape - yellow for double walled rim (QRIMTAPE-DW)
- Gear indicator chain (QGICH3-SA[2]) for alloy shell hub
- Fittings (nuts / bolts / washers, QRW3NB-SA)
Colour: Silver (The BWR wheel is now also available in black)
Normally this wheel is used as part of the Brompton 6 speed wide ratio setup using 2 sprockets, but based upon your selection of sprocket set, this wheel can be used as 3 speed or 6 speed
Uses 9 spline Shimano style fitting
(6 Speed also requires that you have a derailleur chain tensioner)
28 spokes
Valve hole to suit 8mm Schrader / car type valve
The Brompton BWR wheel was originally introduced (specially made / licensed for Brompton) by Sturmey Archer in 2008
How do I set up the 6 speed hub gears on my Brompton?
We made this short video on how to set up the Brompton hub gears
Brompton Q part code: QRW3SS-BWR
Brompton part number: 9025053