Practical and fun (Brompton Bicycle M-Type)

Member Name: ecolojo

Product:	Brompton Bicycle M-Type
Date:	27/10/09 (58 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Sturdy quality bike that is easy to fold and unfold

Disadvantages: The standard lighting is too low

The Wonderful Brompton Bicycle

This classic design of Brompton folding bike is all you would hope for - sturdy, practical, quirky and incredibly useful.

First of all it is _fun_! Folding and unfolding a Brompton never fails to attract attention, and I still get a kick out of wandering into a posh reception area and asking if the receptionist would be kind enough to look after my bike.

But at the end of the day, a Brompton is a practical gadget as well as an entertaining one. I find my Brompton a pleasure to ride. An off-road cycle she is not, but she can deal with virtually all road conditions.

Putting the Brompton into the boot of a car is super easy, and this is really where it comes into its own. For couples who share a car it is ideal for sharing lifts and so on. If you have a small apartment and wish to store a bike securely, the folding function of a Brompton is ideal.

Folding and unfolding a Brompton is a breeze once you've got the hang of it. Folding the real wheel back to act as a stand is really useful. Do think about getting secondary lights and reflective safety gear for riding a Brompton at night as the lights are very low down. A colleague said he almost hit me once before I invested in a whole heap of extra visibility equipment.

Prepared to be stared at by teenagers and small children, and prepare to enjoy the most mundane of bike rides - get yourself a Brompton!

Summary: A great folding bike, a purchase you won't regret!