Brompton Bicycle Inventor Andrew Ritchie holding a folded Mk 1 Brompton

The Brompton Fold

Invented by our founder, Andrew Ritchie, in 1975, expertly engineered to transform the bike into a small, locked package a little larger than its wheels—all in under 20-seconds. Nothing folds like a Brompton folds.

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Folds down small

There's always space for you and your Brompton. Indoors and out.

585mm long and 565mm high and 270mm deep.

A man wearing a Endura Brompton London Waterproof Jacket sat at a café, sipping from a cup beside their Brompton C Line Picadilly Blue

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Folds down anywhere

Take it on rush-hour trains - no need to book. Small car boots, taxis, boats, ferries, trams, buses. Meetings, cafes, libraries, supermarkets. The functional design adapts to your day.

Folds in seconds

Ivo Petrouš with his thumbs up after performing the faster Brompton fold in his living room

Tows, rolls and glides.

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FOLDS NEATLY

Expertly engineered to transform into a small, compact package that stays locked together. With all mucky parts tucked inside.

A commuter waiting on a train platform beside their folded Brompton C Line in racing green

A commuter boarding a train with a folded C Line in racing green

Tommy Lutz rowing his folding boat on the Hudson River with the Brompton aboard

Folds into your journey

What do you do when you're tired of cycling around the Hudson River? Build yourself a folding boat that attaches to your folding bike, then ride and sail across it.

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‘People look at me like I am crazy and they’re also inspired.
I like to have new experiences’

New Yorker and Brompton owner, Tommy Lutz

Nothing folds like a Brompton folds

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Test ride a Brompton

Get to know a Brompton bicycle - take one out for free. See how it folds, feel how it rides. Discover the different options and find the right model for you. Use our store locator to find your nearest ride. Or use Brompton Bike Hire and live with a Brompton for a day, a week or a month. Redeem the hire cost against the purchase price of a new bike direct from us.

Find a Store

With over 1,500 official dealers and 15 Brompton Junctions around the world – we’re never far away. Visit a store and speak with an expert to help find the right Brompton model for you. Enjoy a free test ride. Use click and collect services. Book a service with a specialist Brompton mechanic.

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