Brompton cycles history book

Brompton bicycle is a british manufacturer of folding bicycles based in greenford, london. An electric folding bike you can take anywhere with you. The brompton is handmanufactured to customer specifications. He probably didnt think we would still be building frame. Take a look at some of the key moments in our company history. Information on collaborations between brompton and other brands. The unique brompton folding bike was designed and built in london in 1975 by andrew ritchie in his flat in south kensington opposite the brompton oratory. Brompton bicycle tells the fascinating story behind one of the wo. I was expecting a book on all technical aspects of the brompton, perhaps an indepth journey through replacing and modifying the bike but sadly this isnt it. The major point of change has been the font end setup the stem is now longer, with a shallower m type bar, allowing a slightly stiffer handlebar and more relaxed position. Written by a true expert on the subject, the book covers. Brompton has created a bike featuring all black parts reflecting the urban environment the bikes often find themselves in.

Brompton folding bikes are the ultimate bicycles for commuting, traveling, or anyone who needs a versatile bike that is easy to transport, fun to ride, and easy to store. When monty young first opened the doors of condor in 1948, he probably didnt think hed build bicycles for pop stars, olympians, and royalty over the years. Brompton bicycle servicing the condor workshop has been accredited the highest level of certification by brompton. The first thing is that even the super light brompton 9. The book is fine if you are into learning about the brompton as a concept and the whole history of several other folding bikes. Brompton was established in june 1849 and quickly grew. Therein lies the difference between anyold massmanufactured folder, and the brompton. Five years later with the support of 30 friends willing to buy his folding bike brompton cycles was born however in 1982 production froze as requests for capital injection met an icy response. David has edited and published a to b magazine since 1997 and before that its predecessor, the folder, a magazine about portable cycles. The first brompton bikes are fairly crude but fold neatly and conveniently into a tiny package.

Paul, the bromptons come with hub gears in 2 and 3 variants, and have a bromptonspecific derailleur system that combines with a 3speed hub to give 6 gears with a pretty decent gear range. Brompton bicycle ltd is authorized and regulated by the financial conduct authority frn 668718 and acts as a credit intermediary. Andrew ritchie mbe born circa 1947 is the inventor of the brompton folding bicycle, and has guided the brompton bicycle company to become the largest bicycle manufacturer in the uk. Finance options are provided by divido financial services limited in association with specialist lending limited, trading as duologi, who is authorised and regulated by the financial conduct authority.

We showed her everything we had in stock and she even went on a test ride. This book is a short but excellent companion for the bike, detailing the history of the folded bike as well as some useful information on maintaining the bike. Buy brompton bicycle book online at low prices in india. Most likely if youre buying this book, youre already a brompton bike owner.

The brompton folding bicycle and accessories are the companys core product, noted for its selfsupporting compact size when stored. Brompton folding bicycles have long been hailed as the best engineered, most compact, folding bicycle available. Brompton b75 is the perfect introduction to city cycling. Since the first brompton was designed in 1975, a fascinating journey has unfolded. The dock will be on your right in front of the footbridge. During our 2day brompton popup event we met, cailin. The dock at oxford station was launched in partnership with first great western.

I enjoyed reading through the article as it showed what could be done more easily with the help of a folding bicycle. There were two local dealers in oxford, so i went to walton street cycles, which had a few bromptons in stock for test rides. A brompton is definitely in my future once my current folder gives up the ghost. Brompton bicycle new book by david henshaw hadlands. Brompton bicycle is a british manufacturer of folding bicycles based in greenford, london the brompton folding bicycle and accessories are the companys core product, noted for its selfsupporting compact size when stored. The best of brompton facts by bikmo brompton commuter cover.

The story of the brompton bicycle is much more than a tale of british engineering achievement. Ovingham post office opened on 1 november 1879, was renamed bowden in 1970 and brompton in 1991. Highly recommended if youre interested in this foldable mechanical marvel. Bromptons therefore ride superbly, are safe, agile and fast, yet fold easily and quickly into a highlycompact and portable package. Brompton is, of course, a well known maker of folding bicycles. To improve your shopping experience today and in the future, this site uses cookies. Brompton had just 24 staff producing 7,000 bikes a year when he joined. You should also be aware how important it is to keep your tyres well pumpedup. On saturday i received my hard copy of brompton bicycle, the new book by david henshaw. In store we offer varied selection of models and colours including the brompton electric model. It is a remarkable step forward in folding bike design.

Brompton accessories, bikes, components evans cycles. Brompton folding bikes have a fullsized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. Great companion for brompton enthusiasts most likely if youre buying this book, youre already a brompton bike owner. We currently stock over 100 brompton folding bikes. A brief history of folding bikes, putting the brompton in the context of previous developments. Cordee brompton bicycle 2nd edition excellent books cordee. Use our bike builder to create your own fold up bike. The weirdest place weve sent a brompton to is the south pole. The brompton bike is a great folding bike and personal transport solution for your commute. Still made in london today, brompton is making over 45,000 bikes per year and is the uks largest bike manufacturer. How to selfservice, fit spare parts, and technical videos. A research scientists instruments were a mile away from where he lived, so he cycled.

Brompton premier store we offer a huge range of brompton bikes, components, spares and accessories in the uk. How we made the brompton folding bike culture the guardian. Trustpilot our mechanics are brompton experts and are able to offer a range of brompton servicing. Brompton bicycle book 2017 edition a to b magazine. Busy trying to earn his keep landscaping and selling plants, he did little about the idea until a chance meeting in 1975 with a.

Brooks b17 saddle, brooks yellow leather full length grips, brompfication hinges and seat clamp, brass easy wheels, tiller cycles alloy chain wheel guard anodised by steve anodise, kettering leather mud flaps and hub cleans, raw carry handle. Aware brompton tours give you the flexibility and mobility to experience rural japan in a way not possible before. This is a story of loyalty, eccentricity, passion and true british grit. The idea of getting a foldup 34kgs heavier is not enticing. In this video presented by clever cycles, we nerd out with todds bike touring brompton tricked out with lots of titanium upgrades. The brompton utilizes a unique tri fold design that gives it the smallest folded package with the largest expanded wheel base of any folding bike on the market. This book is a short but excellent companion for the bike, detailing the history of the folded. The brompton bicycle book, by david henshaw, 2nd ed. Brompton m6l folding bike specifications the brompton of 2017 has seen some updates, so well start with whats new. We are located in uptown minneapolis, mn and serve the twin cities cycling community. Before using your brompton, we recommend you read the sections on safety and folding. Brompton bicycle, from excellent books bike ride maps. Brompton bicycles the unfolding saga of a twowheeled. Designing a folding bicycle has attracted many, and andrew ritchie was yet another to have a go.

Since the purpose in answering the question isnt to spew back wikipedia. This is a ridiculously modified brompton folding bicycle. Brompton history the brompton was designed in 1975 and we have had an exciting journey since then. Actually, cailin came in a day before the event to inquire about brompton bikes. Located to the left of the station building as you look at it. How to fold, travel and make your ride comfortable and safe. He also helped brompton establish its dealer network in the 1990s. As early as 1878, grouts portable penny farthing highlighted the key factor of wheel size. A short history of folding bicycles then sets the scene.

If thats what you want you can read about the companys milestones told by brompton themselves here. By october of that year, two thirds of the formerly bare common ground was covered with substantial and genteel cottages, thriving shops and wells of excellent water. Perennial cycle is a premiere alternative transportation bike shop. Available in all black or with an accent colour of turkish green, orange and premium black lacquer on the mainframe and with a limited range of gearing and handlebar options. Brompton bikes are the best foldable bicycles for commuters. Brompton bicycle limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. All bromptons are designed and built in our factory in london, england. Dedicated brompton sales team, workshop and service centre. The story of how the brompton came about from a sketched idea by. Brompton defy the general assumption that all the bikes sold in the uk are made overseas. At brompton, the first move came in 1837, when lord kensington sold nearly 40 acres of land to the private west of london and westminster cemetery company. We told her if she came back the next day she could.