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Stand on any London train platform at rush hour and count the Bromptons. The iconic folding bike has become as much a part of British commuting as overpriced coffee and delayed services. Hand built in Greenford, west London, every single one.
Andrew Ritchie invented the Brompton in 1975, working from his flat overlooking the Brompton Oratory (hence the name). The genius three part fold he designed has barely changed since. It didn't need to. The bike shrinks to the size of a briefcase, slips under your desk, and travels free on every train in Britain. No booking, no hassle, just pick it up and walk aboard.
What justifies the price? Skilled craftspeople hand braze every steel frame. Quality materials throughout. Engineering refined over four decades. And longevity that borders on legendary. Bromptons from the 1990s still commute daily. Every part remains replaceable. This is proper British manufacturing with a waiting list to prove it. The T Line titanium model weighs under eight kilograms and costs accordingly. The standard C Line steel version will outlast most cyclists' careers.
Brompton bikes currently start from £0 across the marketplace.
Brompton bikes are best for train commuters, city dwellers, and anyone who values genuine british manufacturing.
When buying any used Brompton, start with the basics. Check the frame for cracks, dents, or damage, especially around the head tube, bottom bracket, and dropout areas. Look at the drivetrain for wear and make sure the gears shift cleanly through the full range.
Ask the seller for service history and proof of ownership. Every Brompton listed on Cyclesite is automatically checked against UK stolen bike databases, but it is always worth checking the frame number yourself too.
Typical Brompton pricing on the used market sits in the £1,000 to £3,800+ bracket. Anything notably outside that range is worth a closer look.
Andrew Ritchie invented it in 1975 in his London flat. Funding troubles killed production in 1982 before backing from friends restarted things in 1986. Julian Vereker of Naim Audio invested in 1987. The rest is British manufacturing history.
Hand brazed in London by skilled craftspeople. British wages, British quality control, British materials where possible. The folding mechanism has been perfected over decades. And they last forever. Many consider it a lifetime purchase rather than a bike.
Absolutely. Folded Bromptons count as luggage on every UK train. No booking, no charge, no dirty looks from conductors. They fit in overhead racks on coaches and under airplane seats in a bag. This alone justifies the price for many commuters.
Decades of daily use is normal. 20 and 30-year-old Bromptons still commute across London. Steel frames rarely fail, every component remains replaceable, and Brompton Junction will service even vintage models. Buy once, ride forever.
C Line is classic all steel, most affordable, practically indestructible. P Line adds titanium rear frame, drops 1.5 kilograms. T Line goes full titanium, under 8 kilograms but substantially pricier. All fold identically and ride similarly. Weight savings come at a cost.
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