My Brompton. A 4 month review

So at the time of writing, I've now had Bluey the Brompton Bicycle for 4 months.

My love of the Moulton marque is well known and established.

Bluey is a game changer though.

It's great fun to ride, quick, nimble and feels very stiff and solid. All of which is very much like a Moulton. 

Because there is no front suspension the overall ride isn't as smooth as a Moulton, but considering the small wheels and high pressure tyres it's surprisingly good.

Initially it can be twitchy, but load the front up with some luggage and it settles down. And you very quickly adjust to the handling.

The game changer though is the fold. 

We have had a 20" folding bike for a long time, but the Brompton is so much better. It folds down in a few seconds & "locks" so the bike doesn't suddenly unfold on you.

When folded it's so compact and easy to carry that it goes anywhere you go. When it's folded it's basically luggage.

Public transport is easy as it fits in train luggage racks easily.

Even if the racks are full, then it will happily go between it under the seats.

Shopping is easy. Just fold and chuck in in the trolley. Some shops even have fold out racks which are perfect for a Brompton.

There's no need to lock, just fold the bike and take it with you.

Part of the genius of the Brompton is that all the mucky bits are hidden when folded.

The comments I've had taking it folded into shops and other places has always been along the lines of "wow isn't that fab" and "so handy". Even that it's cute!

I think it could be the perfect utility bicycle because of the amazing convenience

i can't think of another form of transport that isn't as well thought out and as convenient as a Brompton.

Andrew Richie, the inventor of the Brompton, described it as a personal magic carpet that you could just unfurl and ride to your destination then refurl and take it with you.

It is a perfect description.