Skip to Content

Brompton Handlebar catch assembly

This replacement Brompton handlebar catch assembly comes complete with spring, nipple and fasteners
C Line A Line

Brompton handlebar catch

In 2003 Brompton introduced this handlebar catch, which has to be used in conjunction with a new nipple. Both are supplied as part of this kit

The catch is also fitted with a spring

Essential!

This is one of the "Brompton Essentials" - a part necessary to keep your Brompton folding as it should.

In a properly set up Brompton, the final part of the fold should be to undo the clamp holding the stem into place and the handlebar assembly will drop down and clip into the catch automatically.

It's made of a tough plastic/nylon material - sometimes over time this can become brittle and break. (Breakage is also more likely if it's not quite set in the right position to allow a clean fold)

It is used in the final part of the fold ... Let the handlebar stem drop, and be caught / clamped securely

Compatibility

The handlebar catch is one of the many items shared between the 16 inch wheel Brompton Electric and the standard 16 inch wheel size Brompton and as used on:

NOT Compatible with

  • Brompton G Line / G Line Electric
  • Brompton T Line

What's in the pack?

The kit comprises:

  • Handlebar catch / clip
  • Nipple (which fits into and in held in place by the clip)
  • Washers (serrated star washer goes at bottom and flat washer at top)
  • Mounting bolt / screw (fixes the handlebar catch into the top of the front fork) - torque setting 9NM
  • Fitting and adjustment instructions are also included.

Tools Required

  • 6mm Allen key / hex wrench

Brompton 2020 Q part code: Q102067
Brompton Q part code: QHBCA
Brompton part number: 9040001