Brompton

Folding Bicycle

A Brompton folding bicycle, shown unfolded. Brompton sells several model lines and the exact model and year of the bike in the photo are not confirmed, so only details shared by its 16-inch-wheel folding bikes are listed. Bromptons use a steel main frame, but on some models parts of the frame are titanium, so the frame material is shown as not confirmed.

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Orange Brompton folding bicycle, unfolded, with small wheels and mudguards, standing in a rear-wheel stand
Photo: Alicjajoanna, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped, plain wall added at each side so the whole bicycle fits, and resized by VeloVerse. This adapted version is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Specifications

Brand
Brompton
Model
Folding Bicycle
Year
Not specified
Bicycle type
Folding Bike
Frame material
Not confirmed
Weight
Not specified
Wheel size
16-inch (349 mm rim)
Brake system
Rim brakes
Drivetrain
Not specified
Number of gears
Not specified

Specifications checked against this source. Values that could not be confirmed are marked “Not specified” or “Not confirmed”.

What is it designed for?

Commuting that combines cycling with trains or buses, and riding in town when storage space is small.

Main features

  • Folds into a compact package that stands up on its own
  • 16-inch wheels (349 mm rims)
  • Hinged main frame and handlebar stem
  • Rear frame section folds underneath the bike
  • Mudguards fitted on the bike in the photo

Pros & Cons

The main trade-offs of the Brompton Folding Bicycle.

Advantages

  • Small enough when folded to take on public transport or keep under a desk
  • Quick to fold and unfold
  • Small wheels make it easy to manoeuvre in town

Disadvantages

  • Small wheels feel less smooth on rough roads and potholes
  • Not designed for long, fast rides
  • More expensive than many non-folding bikes
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