The owners of Brompton folding bikes can proudly declare themselves as the frontrunner of biking legacy. Brompton, a crisp and elegantly compact British folding bicycle ensures a charming and comfortable ride.

The Origin Of Success

The history of folding bikes dates back to 1976 when Andrew Ritchie, a landscape gardener by trade tried to make folding bikes. After obtaining financial backing from friends he founded a company and named it after the famous London landmark, the Brompton Oratory that he could see from his flat where he built the first bikes. But the path was not smooth, there were numerous bumps and the idea remained on board. Then he started the journey alone with the financial backing of 30 friends.

Then steadily with improvement and expertise, Brompton bicycle was into good business.

The Specialties Of Brompton Bikes

Brompton bike is a superb combo of easy portability and comfortable ride. It is a piece of fine engineering with a full size frame made of steel boasting of strength and stiffness and immaculate alignment which transmit every bit of energy perfectly. The bike is light, sturdy and very easy to carry. The weight of a Brompton bike depends on actual configuration and ranges from about nine to thirteen kilos.

All models of Brompton bikes have rear suspension, which is a very handy feature in folding and also allows instant parking.

Once parked the bike stands on its own, the folding and unfolding are easy courses of actions. When folded, the Brompton bike stays automatically locked becoming packed in a compact package just bigger than its wheels.

Every Brompton bike can be folded easily without difficulty within 10 to 20 seconds. The bike is easy to manage without projections, loose parts, frame and saddle. Lights and cables can't cause harm and as the chains and gears are inside there are no chances of grease stains on your or your co-rider's cloth.

There are rollers underneath the bike, which makes the stowing of the bike easier in remote corners

Different Types Of Brompton Bikes

C-Type

This 3-speed red bike is short of some of the special parts used for the rest of the range but is well equipped with all the elementary advantages of the Brompton design. But remember that this bike has no mudguards so it is best for fair-weather riding.

M-Type

Since its birth the classic M-type handlebar has been used on the Brompton. Explore the lands with a M-type, which is equipped with large luggage room at the front. The grip height of the bike is 1015 mm and there is room for a little fore adjustment. This bike will give you a decent ride.

P- Type

It's a lean and strong model about 880mm from ground and are aslant for comfort for long voyages. With upper grips at about 1033 mm you can maneuver it well in traffic. It is your best pal for long journeys.

S-Type

It is the prettiest and the lightest Brompton geared with Kelvar brake cables and alloy handlebar. The grips are at about 935 mm from the ground, are light foam. It has the capacity to make both monstrous and a squat ride thrilling.

It is time to set out for a rousing journey on your Brompton folding bike.