Brompton Low bar/ S-type 3-speed cable hub gear cable
Brompton gear cable for 3-speed /6-speed Sturmey Archer / SRAM (also know as Sachs) hub gears with Brompton 3-speed trigger and low / S-type handlebars
Not sure of your handlebar type? Check out our Brompton handlebar type guide
This cable is the correct length for the S-type / low bars (so the fold works correctly)

Note: This is the pre-2017 model Brompton gear cable - used on Bromptons equipped with the original Sturmey Archer, Sachs/SRAM and Brompton plastic gear triggers or Sturmey Archer torpedo shifters
Not for use with the new integrated trigger introduced on 2017 model Brompton folding bikes!
Note: The packaging says that it is NOT for use on Sturmey Archer Torpedo triggers - but we have tried it and it works OK (and that data sheet is often not in the package from Brompton)
This cable is as used on:
- Brompton 3-speed SRAM/Sachs and Sturmey Archer BSR wheels
- Brompton 6-speed SRAM/Sachs and Sturmey Archer BWR wheels
What's in the packet? |
The pack comprises:
- Cable inner - length 1411mm
- Cable outer - length 1250mm
The cable is marked G3+S
Cable outer colour: Black
Installation of the hub gear cable: |
Tools required:
- 8mm spanner to remove the existing cable inner from the cable anchor and to re-attatch
- Cable cutter / pliers to remove the end cap from existing cable if one is installed
One end of the cable outer has a silver end and one has a black end
The silver end goes into the shifter / trigger
The black end goes into the cable pulley
We made this short YouTube video on how to install a Brompton hub gear cable
More information on the Brompton Low Bar 3-speed pre-2017 hub gear cable: |
Brompton Q part reference: QGCAB3A-S
Brompton part number: 9011025