Folding Bikes West

Brompton Folding Bikes

Brompton Folders

In a world of remarkably engineered products Brompton stands out.

It uniquely combines functionality, style, quality assurance, integration, reliability, riding enjoyment, performance, utility and comfort with superb foldability. Quite the mouthful but true nevertheless.

And not mere foldability but achieved in 10-20 seconds, with great ease and precision into an exceptionally small package: 11" wide x 22" long x 23" high (or exactly 270 mm x 545 mm x 565 mm).

Come in and see for yourself: Our Seattle store typically stocks several different models for test rides and ride away purchase.

You'll find below a few examples of models differentiated basis whether 2, 3 or 6 speed, rear rack (R) or front+rear battery lights (R-plus). Choice of handle bars: traditional upright (M), straight (S) or touring (P). Bikes built incorporating the Titanium package are denoted -X.

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2-Speed Models (shown here with S handle bar)

2L

2L-X

 

3-Speed Models (shown here with M handle bar)

3L

3L-X

 

6-Speed Models (shown here with P handle bar)

6R-plus

6R-plus-X

 

Super Light Models

Included in the the additional $737-$824 price are the following titanium parts: Rear frame section, front fork, pedal axle bolt, seat post and fender stays. (The classic main frame thus remains steel alloy). The following upgrades are incorporated as well: Alloy head set, lightweight front wheel (with double-butted spokes) and front hub with an aluminum axle and extra high quality, sealed bearings. Some say that the lighter Super Light bike rides even more superbly and looks even sharper than the regular models.

Color Selection

Comes indeed in classic black but as well in numerous, modern colors including two-tones. See the decidedly un-staid Brompton color options. Also, check out this great Brompton color selection tool (for multi-colored steel bikes).

Gear Inches

Calculated with the new BWR hub and 12-16T cog set. Figures provided for the standard 50T and optional 44T chain ring. 6-speed model.

Model selection

You can 'build' your own custom bike by visiting our 'Build your own Brompton' page. To assure that the customer receives exactly the bike he or she expects it does not include a shopping cart ordering function. Instead please phone or email us when placing an order.

A special order incurs no extra cost over the same model in stock but involves waiting as each bike is custom built. In 2010 the time between placing an order and arrival of the bike at our Seattle store has run a mere 3 or 4 weeks—amazing considering the strong worldwide demand for Bromptons.

Pricing

Brompton models sold by us currently run from $1,118 to $2,000+. While customers visit our Seattle shop from 'around the globe' the most commonly bought model by our Northwest customers is the M6L with 12% gear reduction currently from $1,350. For exact pricing with options please visit our 'Build your own Brompton' page.

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