Note: new colors added to the line!
Note: it doesn't fit the Brompton Electric, email me for more info and options
This is the 6th iteration of the #mainframehugger aluminium luggage platform. The MK6 is different from the Mk5 on just one aspect, which is the length of 4 slots in the in the outer positions (next to the big corner holes), these are now slightly longer to accomodate 25 mm wide webbing like the #stickystrips and the Voilé Rack strap hooks . The other slots are long enough for the standard 20 mm wide Voilé straps.
It feautures 3 ways to attach it to your frame, just as the Mk5
The main purpose of the #framehugger is to strap a narrow (dry)bag, case, box, tent or other narrow (maybe even long) stuff safe and secure to your Brompton.
I personally use it to bring small boxes to the post office, store my lock, for multi-day cycling trips, for my Crocs, transport gas bottles for welding and brazing to the supplier for a refill. One hand on the bottle and the other hand on the bar. Don't try this at home, but it can be done ;-)
Assembly instructions:
Start with sticking the rubber patch on the main frame, approximately 12 cm from the center of the hinge and put the platform right on top, 7.5 cm from the center of the hinge, add the bolts, secure the nuts evenly, check if the platform is tight and level and you're done! The idea is that the oval chamber/cutout on the underside of the platform should be right on top of the bend section of the main frame and positioned on the rubber patch so the paint of your Brompton doesn't get damaged.
See the pics for the ultimate position. You can play with it for like max 2 cm to either side.
Included are: