Tag Archives: Brompton

Back British Bikes campaign meets with MPs

The Back British Bikes campaign has hosted an event which presented parliamentarians with the opportunity to sign an open letter, to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, urging that the current Anti-Dumping Duties on e-bikes and pedal bikes be kept in place, to support UK businesses and jobs. …

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Brompton unveils first 20-inch model and adds disc brakes

Brompton has unveiled the brand’s biggest innovation in 50 years, its first ever 20″ folding bike, the G Line. Delivering comfort through an entirely new frame, all-new 20” wheels, and Schwalbe custom made for Brompton, tubeless-ready tyres to enhance the capability of the bike, the G Line is Brompton’s latest …

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Brompton issues recall for T Line bikes

Brompton has issued a recall for all T Line bikes manufactured before Friday, June 21, 2024. According to an update issued by the brand, under specific circumstances, the handlebar support and fork “can become misaligned, posing risk to riders”. Brompton has received 15 reports relating to this issue although there …

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Brompton launch bike with world’s first 100% fully recycled aluminium rims

In July of 2023, Brompton announced the signing of a letter of intent with Norsk Hydro. The goal: To use low carbon footprint aluminium in its bikes. At the time of the announcement, Norsk Hydro and Brompton stated they would “start exploration of the application of post-consumer recycled aluminium in …

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Brompton collaborates with Palace Skateboards

Brompton and Palace Skateboards have combined for a limited edition C Line. The Palace Brompton product is a C Line two-speed low bar bike with a Glowstick Yellow and Disco Silver paint fade colourway. Additional features include: a printed Palace Skateboards saddle, a Palace Brompton pouch made with Cordura with …

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Brompton secures funding from Innovate UK to optimise production

Brompton has secured funding from Innovate UK to optimise bicycle production at the brand’s Greenford site through the development and demonstration of industrial-grade robotic and automation solutions. The project, called BROM-BOT, involves creating a “Robot Sandpit/Playground” at the Brompton factory in Greenford and leveraging EKC’s robotic learning factory in Canterbury …

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Brompton ‘futureproofs business’ with new e-commerce site

Brompton launches new E-commerce store to optimise and personalise the customer journey, whilst future proofing the global business

Brompton has joined a growing group of cycling and outdoor brands, including Yeti Cycles, GoreWear, Mango Bikes, and Black Diamond Equipment, on the BigCommerce platform. In sharing the news, the BigCommerce announcement points out that, after struggling for years with its previous e-commerce platform and tech stack, Brompton sought a …

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Brompton launches 12-speed offer across range of models

Brompton 12-speed being ridden up Cheddar Gorge

Brompton has added a new 12-speed option to its T Line, Electric P Line, P Line, and Electric C Line product models. As you’d expect, Brompton’s 12-speed gear system is unique – an engineering solution that gives Brompton riders more gears, and more range, while still fitting into the compact …

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Brompton becomes certified B Corp

Finished bike on assembly line (1)

Brompton has become a certified B Corp, joining a global community of businesses committed to using its business as a force for good. To achieve B Corp status, Brompton took the B Impact Assessment, a tool to help measure, manage, and improve positive impact performance for environment, communities, customers, suppliers, …

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Millionth Brompton’s world tour ends with the release of archive colours

Brompton has delved into its archives to re-release three colours, celebrating the return of the Millionth Brompton to its London factory. Throughout 2023, thousands of Brompton fans and owners have come together to create a connected journey like no other. Having left the Brompton Factory in London in March this …

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