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QBBCART-119-JIS
Brompton JIS bottom bracket - for the Brompton spider crankset introduced in 2013
Note: Not compatible with the older fixed crankset
We have 11 left in stock in stock
Warning: Last few in stock!
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The bottom bracket comes complete with two crank bolts
Essential if you are changing from a 'fixed' to 'spider' crankset
Note: This is not the bottom bracket that was recalled by Brompton in 2017. Bottom brackets factory fitted were a different one to those available as an after market option. |
This Bottom Bracket is compatible in size with all 16 inch wheel Brompton bikes (they have a 68mm bottom bracket shell), but if you are replacing and have the fixed (non-spider) crankset, then you will also have to replace the crankset
Please note - if you are replacing the older bottom bracket, you also need to replace the front chain ring and left hand crank.
Brompton bicycles use what is known as a square taper bottom bracket ... but its not quite that simple
In January 2013 Brompton introduced a new crankset, known as the spider crankset. This had a detachable chainring, making it easier to replace just part due to wear or change gearing
This new chainset uses a different bottom bracket to the older fixed chainset - this is known as JIS (Japanese International Standard) as opposed to ISO (International Standards Organisation). These look almost identical - but the JIS has a slight notch cut out of the end
During 2015 the Brompton JIS bottom bracket was changed from FAG (the manufacturer) to StrongLight (the documentation in the packet hasn't yet changed with it)
During 2017 the old ISO bottom bracket (not this one, but the one used with the old fixed crankset) was discontinued
Also during 2017 the Stronglight bottom bracket was replaced (as an after-market option) by the Thun IBEX bottom bracket. When Brompton recalled the FAG bottom brackets (different one were being used on factory bikes to after-market sales), the replacements were also these Thun IBEX bottom brackets
In September 2017 Brompton announced a recall of the FAG JIS bottom brackets - these were factory installed (between April 2014 and May 2017) bottom brackets, not the ones sold on the after market
Tools RequiredFor removal / installation bottom brackets, you will need a special tool Bottom bracket tool for the earlier FAG JIS bottom bracket - then look here (it's the Park Tool BBT-4). Bottom bracket tool for the later StrongLight / Thun IBEX JIS bottom bracket - then look here (it's the Park Tool BBT-22). This is a standard Shimano 22 spline tool. To remove the cranks you will need a crank puller tool - CCP-22 square taper crank puller tool - this tool first screws into the crank then when done up pushes the crank away from the bottom bracket |
Before removing the bottom bracket from your Brompton, you will also need to remove the crank arms (this whole process will be easier if you have a workstand)
We made the video below to show how to remove the old bottom bracket
Once the cranks are removed, you can remove the bottom bracket itself
This other great article from Park Tool shows how to remove and install the bottom bracket
Brompton 2021 Q part code: Q100001
Brompton Q part code: QBBCART-119-JIS
Brompton part number: 9044016
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Great service as always from brilliant bikes, part dispatched quickly.
I really appreciate the instructional videos and supporting information; so helpful for people like me trying to fix their brompton. However, if like me you're changing a bottom bracket for the first time, make sure you've got a crank puller tool first! i learnt the hard way!
Good product, great service
This is the correct BB to go with the spider crankset, the original ISO BB (now discontinued) on my bike was on it's way out - clicking as as put the power down when peddling.
Bought as part of a drive train replacement for my 2007 Brompton, the bike is running great now, awesome service from Brilliant Bikes who did the fitting.
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It looks as if this item is not properly advertised. I bought it, along with a spider crankset, as it says on the website, to realise that the two are actually *not* compatible, the BB has an ISO spindle (not a JIS one) and the spider crank would not fit properly on it. I must now make a return and reorder the right fit. Note also that the two pictures in the "views" are those of two different products.
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Origin | UK |
Comm Code | 87149990 |
Discipline | Brompton |
Bottom Bracket Shell Size | 68mm |