Brompton versus normal bike
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![My modern Brompton foldable bike - note how similar it is to the earlier model](/blog/2022-09-15_the-ultimate-freedom-bike/images/i_03_My-modern-Brompton-foldable-bike-note-how-similar-it-is-to-the-earlier-model_500px.jpg)
![My bike has both a 2-speed rear derailleur and a 3-speed internal gear hub, making a total of 6 gears with a very wide range](/blog/2022-09-15_the-ultimate-freedom-bike/images/i_07_My-bike-has-both-a-2-speed-rear-derailleur-and-a-3-speed-internal-gear-hub-making-a-total-of-6-gears_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)
![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)
![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)
![The Brompton in our family car: taking up less space than a baby stroller!](/blog/2022-09-15_the-ultimate-freedom-bike/images/i_15_The-Brompton-in-our-family-car-taking-up-less-space-than-a-baby-stroller_500px.jpg)