Note: the photos with the red Brompton show the Model 2 which is no longer available and has been suceeded by the Model 4.4 and this Model 4.5 with hinge
The #Seatposthugger Model 4.4 and Model 4.5 with hinge has a changed design of the top and the bottom plate. The top plate now features a 6mm hole so you can attach the Brompton magnetic pedal holder, nicely tucked inside. (yes, Brompton now also has a magnetic holder, a product I'm making and selling for several years. Mine is compatible with the time proven MKS Ezy Superior system and fits a lot of pedals in the broad range) This magnetic pedal holder from Brompton normally doubles as a brake nut for the front brake at the back side of the fork crown. Now only Bromptons from 2017 onwards have a big enough hole in the fork crown to fit this Brompton pedal holder. So if you like their QR pedals and the matching holder but have a pre 2017 bike you can mount the holder inside the Model 4.5 Seatposthugger.
The seatposthugger is a luggage carrier which is designed to hold the Brompton front carrier block and clamps onto your Brompton 31.8mm seatpost. It's only compaitble with the plastic carrier block of Brompton and copies made by other brands like Trigo. It's not compatible with CNC-ed aluminium carrier blocks and not with the Eerder metaal #Allsteelcarrierblock
- Bronze and silver flame brazed and Tig fusion welded
- 4130 thin wall Chromoly tube and laser cut 304 stainless steel plus Domex 700 high strength steel plate sections
- 304 stainless steel hinge bosses and hinge pin
- powdercoated matt black or high gloss clear coat for the ultimate artisanal look exposing the bronze, silver and different steels
- including the original Brompton front carrier block,
- the original Brompton seat post sleeve
- two Elesa adjustable thumb screws, the postion of the lever can be adjusted after tightening so it's not sticking out
- weight complete Model 4.5 including the Brompton front carrier block: 336 gram
Adjusting the Seatposthugger:
The Model 4.5 can be adjusted to slide freely up and down the seatpost by opening the Elesa thumb screws one and a half turn to get the desired smooth sliding.
Happy riding!
