Best bike for city commutes
Riding the Brompton foldable bike
Sep. 15, 2022 - Willem L. Middelkoop
Rarely have I been so amazed by a bike: the past 5 months since I've picked up my Brompton foldable bike in Amsterdam have been great fun! About 500KM down the road, I'm happy to share some of my experiences with this ingenious piece of engineering, read on!
Continue reading![Andrew Ritchie inventor of the Brompton 3-part foldable bike](/blog/2022-09-15_the-ultimate-freedom-bike/images/i_00_Andrew-Ritchie-inventor-of-the-Brompton-3-part-foldable-bike_500px.jpg)
![Early Brompton model](/blog/2022-09-15_the-ultimate-freedom-bike/images/i_01_Early-Brompton-model_500px.jpg)
![Combine your cycling with public transport: reach any station or nearby address with ease](/blog/2022-09-15_the-ultimate-freedom-bike/images/i_12_Combine-your-cycling-with-public-transport-reach-any-station-or-nearby-address-with-ease_500px.jpg)
![No need to pay extra for the foldable bike in the train: it is considered](/blog/2022-09-15_the-ultimate-freedom-bike/images/i_14_No-need-to-pay-extra-for-the-foldable-bike-in-the-train-it-is-considered-normal-luggage_500px.jpg)
![The front-carrier block enables easy clicking on and off of bags and frames, and is compatible with all Brompton models](/blog/2022-09-15_the-ultimate-freedom-bike/images/i_05_The-front-carrier-block-enables-easy-clicking-on-and-off-of-bags-and-frames-and-is-compatible-with-a_500px.jpg)
![Watch the GCN video on YouTube where pro cyclist Andrew Feather compares the Brompton to a super road bike in a hill climb](/blog/2022-09-15_the-ultimate-freedom-bike/images/i_11_Watch-the-GCN-video-on-YouTube-where-pro-cyclist-Andrew-Feather-compares-the-Brompton-to-a-super-roa_500px.jpg)