The first time I saw someone riding a Brompton back in the 90s I have to say that I thought it was a joke. It was the antithesis of the skinny steel road bikes that I loved. Tiny wheels, silly handlebars and an upright riding position went against all the aesthetics I thought I knew and loved.
But, while this eccentric looking folding bike has pretty much stayed the same since its invention in 1986, it’s no longer laughed at. In fact it’s become a design icon and no more so than in the Far East where a love for British design and innovation knows no bounds.
Read MoreThe story of Brompton Bikes is one of those heart-warming tales of one man’s obsessive drive, determination and belief in himself and his invention. It’s one of triumph over adversity. The funny-looking folding bike that was born in a bedroom in South Kensington is now a British manufacturing success story and design icon. Ride Velo went to their new factory in Greenford to find out more about what has been described as the best folding bike in the world.
Read MoreRide Velo were lucky enough to be invited to Brompton’s classy flagship store in Covent Garden on Thursday for the launch of their Unseen City photography exhibition. Displaying some of the best of urban photography, it showcases finalists and runners up from a competition launched last year that encouraged Brompton riders to portray the hidden and unseen gems of city life from around the world.
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