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Brompton Non-Electric Bikes
It was the 3rd June 1976 is when Andrew Ritchie founded the Brompton brand. We at Cycle Revival here in little old Heathfield East Sussex opened an account with Brompton in 1983, after a lady customer of ours came into our shop and stated with certainty that she would like to buy a Brompton folding bike. We at this request pointed out with a little humour, (it was early days in our selling learning curve), “well if you really want to hate your cycling then yes, buy a folding bike,” (we hadn’t even heard of this ‘Brompton’ brand)!
The Lady was unimpressed with our knowledge and our scoffing at the mention of a folding bike, but was very insistent that this was the bike she wanted. So we went about enquiring on how to open up an account with this small Brompton Company.
What we had to do
Firstly we were vetted for our suitability and royally put through the ringer when it came to our workshop knowledge and tooling held. It was like the Spanish inquisition! However, we passed all levels of interrogation by Brompton and were invited to purchase their bikes. We were told that the first order placed would need to be at least 3 bikes, (we only wanted the one, and really didn’t intend to buy any more).
And the rest is history…
Well the three bikes arrived and the customer collected hers. She was delighted and I was impressed with both the ride and build quality. It was only a few weeks before we were placing more orders due to the interest in the Brompton Folding Bike. That first bike we sold back in 1983 was £445 and this very same bike even though now over 40 years old would now sell for much, much more! Just Google the prices being fetched for the early models. (should have put a few in our loft)!
No longer do we say to our customers; “If you DON’T want enjoy your bike ride, then buy a small wheeled folding bike”. We relish the chance to serve the customer who is interested in the Brompton Folding Bike.
We often look back and say; “Thank gosh that lady insisted on buying that Brompton”. It’s been the leading brand in the folding bike market since its inception all those years ago. We love selling them because we know it generates a very happy customer. We’ve never regretted opening our Brompton account. The Brompton range is always evolving and expanding however there are no improvements that can’t be retrospectively adapted to the early models that rolled off the production lines all those years ago.
The Brompton bike can be purchased direct from Brompton and collected from us using Click and Collect, Or it can be purchased from us within our store and just ride it away.

So much choice
There are many combinations of the Brompton bike, from handlebar shapes, number of gears, tyre types, lighting options and a whole lot more including colour options. Confused? No need to be, pop in and let us guide you through the options and get the bike that’s right for you.
It’s great to ride off at the other end and enjoy the freedom without the costs of taxis or hire cars, ideally carried in aircraft, cars, on yachts, behind the pilot’s seat of single-prop, in caravans and on narrowboats. At the end of your commute, your folding bike will fit safely and snugly in a cupboard, under your desk at work or in a cloakroom at the theatre or restaurant, with little risk of theft.
The folding bike images shown on this page are examples for this group of bikes. We stock many more makes and models of folding bike, specialising in Brompton Folding Bikes and ranging in price from around £220 upwards. Not to forget these bikes are a fantastic British brand.
Get in touch
And now we not only have the best folding bike in the World here at our bike shop in Heathfield East Sussex but we also have the best Electric Folding Bike in the world here too. Please call us today on 01435 866118 if you would like to chat about our stocks of Brompton Non-Electric Bikes.
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