{"product_id":"brompton-front-carrier-block-and-latch","title":"Brompton Front Carrier Block and Latch","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrompton luggage block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brompton front carrier block \/ mounting block is one of our best selling and most useful must have Brompton accessories (in fact - we always thought it should be standard on all Bromptons - then in 2021 it was made standard on the Brompton C Line - and can be fitted to the A Line \/ P Line)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brompton front carrier block attaches to the pre-made fittings on the head tube at the front of your Brompton and then allows you to quickly and easily attach and detach Brompton luggage (bags)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's made of heavy duty plastic, black in colour and comes with fill fitting instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrier block is essential if you are using Brompton luggage - carrying bags on the front of the Brompton is easy and minimises any effect on bike handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarrying a bag mounted to the front of the bike takes less rider energy than carrying your stuff in a rucksack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carrier block comes as a kit that you need to install - as shown in our lead picture - it's pretty easy to do. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools required for installation of the Brompton Front Carrier Block Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4mm Allen key \/ hex wrench - tighten to 4.5Nm\u003cbr\u003eCross head pozidrive screwdriver\u003cbr\u003e2.5mm Allen key \/ small flat head screwdriver - to remove blanking grub screws if present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrompton Front Carrier Block Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat weight can I carry using the Brompton front carrier block?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrompton say that you should not exceed 10kg of front luggage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBear in mind that the total weight carried by the bike should not exceed 110Kg - including the rider, the front carrier luggage and any rear rack luggage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit on my Brompton Electric?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort Answer: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brompton Electric uses a different front carrier block which also contains the electronic controller for the bike. The block and bags are different\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit on my Brompton B75?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort Answer: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2021 all Brompton folding bikes come as standard with a front carrier block pre-fitted - with the exception of the B75, but this can be fitted later to allow the carrying of the Brompton range of luggage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit on my Brompton T Line?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort Answer: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe T Line uses a different front carrier block mount - it is fundamentally the same but with longer mounting bolts\u003cbr\u003eThe Brompton code for the T Line front carrier block is: Q102716\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eI am trying to fit this but the screws are too big for the holes on the frame\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort Answer: You need to remove two grub screws before fitting the block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Brompton is manufactured and prepared for painting, two grub screws are installed where the front carrier block fits to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means that when the bike is painted the two holes are not filled with paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two grub screws then need to be removed - using a 2.5mm Allen key \/ hex wrench - as part of the front carrier block installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do Brompton describe the front carrier block?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the block as described below by Brompton:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuote:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrompton front luggage options are based on the Brompton 'Front Carrier System'. Luggage is attached via a frame that latches securely onto a tapered block. It takes a second to attach or release your bag and the load is attached directly to the main frame - with little effect on steering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrompton 2020 Q part code: \u003cspan\u003eQ101744\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrompton Q part code: QFCBA\u003cbr\u003eBrompton part number: 9030002 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-testid=\"techspec-product-name\" class=\"techSpecs__product-name\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"techSpecs__intro\" data-v-623db5cc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"techSpecs__desc\" data-v-623db5cc=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bulletPoints\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Brompton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50239613534346,"sku":"xfk1789834902713","price":17.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/6667\/2010\/files\/brompton-front-carrier-block-and-latch_1.jpg?v=1789834906","url":"https:\/\/followupwear.shop\/products\/brompton-front-carrier-block-and-latch","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}