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Keep on Rolling. Brompton x Crew Nation.
13, one-of-a-kind, Brompton bikes.
Designed by some of the biggest names in music and made by us.
Totally unique, custom-built and all for a good cause.
We joined forces with thirteen major artists and bands in a collective bid to raise money for Crew Nation - a global relief fund for live music crews massively impacted by COVID-19.
Each custom bike design was offered at a live auction running 28 May – 12 June 2021.
The 13 artists are:
Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Phoebe Bridgers, LCD Soundsystem, Khruangbin, Nathan East, Dinosaur Jr, Oh Wonder, Underworld, Sub Pop, Enrique Iglesias, Rise Against and Neko Case.
The auction is now closed. Thank you to all who took part to help raise $142,000! 100% of the proceeds will go to Crew Nation.
If you still want to donate to Crew Nation, click on the link below.
In the spirit of live music and the cities we love
We’re lucky enough to count many musicians and their crews as dear friends. Over the years, Brompton bikes have found a moving home on tour buses across the world, ridden by crews and artists out on the road.
Because of this, two years ago, Tevis Jory, our North America Sales Manager, started a Band Bike Hire program where any touring crew or band can reserve bikes, free of charge, for the entirety of their US tour.
“In the last year, people around the world have been disrupted by the pandemic. Artists, crews and all the people who bring music to life have seen their livelihoods disappear. At the same time, the bike industry is booming, which lead me to ask, how can Brompton help our friends in the music industry?" Tevis Jory, Music Project Lead & North America Sales Manager at Brompton
We love the vibrancy the music scene gives to the cities that we call home. The twelve bikes made in partnership with Crew Nation will raise money for the countless people who work behind the scenes to make live music happen and keep our cities buzzing.
The auction
Live bidding took place on 28th May through to 12th June 2021 on Greenhouse Auctions – an online auction platform designed to empower artists and promote diversity.
The auction is now closed. Thank you to all who took part to help us raise $142,000 for Crew Nation. If you still want to donate to Crew Nation, click on the link below.
Radiohead x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
"I'm ridiculously happy to have been asked to design a Brompton bike that'll be auctioned to raise money (and awareness) for Crew Nation.
Brompton bikes are fantastic zippy folding freedom machines and crews are the unsung heroes of every gig, festival or live events that you've ever been to."
Stanley Donwood, Artist who has created Radiohead's record artwork since the '90s.
Design created by Stanley Donwood, often referred to as the sixth member of Radiohead, and the artist responsible for the band’s album artwork over the last 20 years.
Multicolour scheme; a compilation of elements from the bands back catalogue of albums
In Rainbows Album graphic on main frame
Radiohead bear logo featured on front of bike
Designed on Brompton Black Edition M6L
Dinosaur Jr. x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
Purple metallic frame, the favourite colour of band member, J Mascis
Overlayed with a scatter of bright flower stickers across the bike
Comes with extra flower decals for owner to further customise
Designed on a Brompton Superlight M6L
Oh Wonder x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
Titled ‘Happy / Sad Rides’, the design concept was inspired by Oh Wonder’s 'Happy / Sad Songs’ and serves as a reminder that riding a bike is the best action you can take to improve your mental health and stay happy in these uncertain times
Sleek block colour Khaki colour scheme, with contrasting darker front frame
Oh Wonder Decal on front frame Includes Brooks Saddle, Tanwall Tyres, and Tan Grips
Designed on Brompton Black Edition M6L
Rise Against x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
"Touring the world the last twenty years, life is usually seen from the tour bus and the stage. Whenever we’ve really wanted to feel the pulse of a city, we’ve turned to riding bikes through the alleys and streets of the cities around the world that our fans call home. Collaborating with a company like Brompton is a no-brainer for a band like us that is always moving and appreciates traveling light.
"Our road crew are our family and we rely on them to bring you the show we play in your town. While some of the gears of industry kept moving this last year, the live music industry ground to a complete stop and has yet to meaningfully resume. Consequently, our crew and the road crews around the world have been unable to do their respective jobs; we’re all very thankful that Crew Nation has stepped in to help bridge the gap until the lights come back on.”
Tim McIlrath, Rise Against
Features print of the band’s New Album Artwork
Minimalist Black and White aesthetics with bold print overlayed
Band name featured across top of main frame
Designed on Brompton Black Edition M6L
Khruangbin x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
Designed by Mark Speer, guitarist and one of the founding members of the musical trio Khruangbin
Includes band name in a hand drawn signature
Paper aeroplane motif on front frame
Surfer rosé colourway with seafoam green graphics
Custom Continental Contact Urban tyres, with one-of-a-kind cream sidewall with matching Brooks C17 Saddle – to match the tyres
Designed on S6L Superlight
Sub Pop x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
Sticker bomb mainframe; taking inspiration from the sticker bomb wall outside of their store in Seattle
Raw lacquer colour scheme with printed finish
B R M custom inspired Sub Pop x Brompton logo
Brown Brooks B17 Leather Saddle
Designed on M6L Black Edition
Based on the artwork from their 1994 album: dubnobasewithmyheadman
Uses a printed vinyl wrap of the frame
Reimagined Brompton logo in style of album artwork
Black and white colour theme
Designed on M6L Black Edition
Neko Case x CREW NATION BROMPTON BIKE
Orange main frame, orange extremities
Gun toting orca on main frame
Designed on M6L Black Edition
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
Long term Brompton fans who regularly have a fleet ready at their studio
Product know how shines through, creating a disruptive, eclectic paint scheme with clashing colours
Includes high spec hub dynamo, rack
Custom caulk grips; homage to the bands love of fishing
DFA Records logo pattern handlebar frame
PHOEBE BRIDGERS x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
Designs inspired by the lyrics from her album, Punisher
Illustrations on front that we’ve used on frame
Black bike with white print
Name on Serial Plate
C17
Designed on M6L Black Edition
Enrique Iglesias x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
Black and gold sparkle frame
Enrique Iglesias initials logo include on decal
Silver Enrique Iglesias logo written across main frame
Designed on Black Edition M6L
Nathan East x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
He designed this bike with his signature Yamaha BBNEII bass guitar in mind, showing colour details along the top tube alongside a guitar pick logo and signature on the serial plate
Finished off nicely with a Brooks' 150th-anniversary special edition B15 swallow saddle in green and copper
Foo Fighters x Crew Nation Brompton Bike
Taylor Hawkins and Nate Mendel both created their own Brompton bikes for the Crew Nation auction.
Foo Fighters – Black Edition M6L – by Taylor
Designed by Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters
Inspired by his hawk nickname
Birds of Prey hovering over
Black and yellow dramatic
Hawks all over the frame
Designed on M6L Black Edition
Foo Fighters – Black Edition M6L – by Nate
Based on their album, Medicine at Midnight
Main frame and handlebar – half tone print pattern, printed across main frame
The bike version of the album artwork
1-by-1 heart of serial plate
Nickel front frame
Designed on Superlight
About our partners
About Crew Nation
Live music inspires millions around the world, but the concerts we all enjoy wouldn't be possible without the countless crew members working behind the scenes.
“We’re thrilled to have the support of these incredible artists and our friends at Brompton Bike. Their creativity will go a long way towards helping out crew members who have long been out of work and are in need of a lifeline,” said Nurit Smith, Executive Director, Music Forward Foundation. “Crew Nation is endlessly grateful to be chosen as the charity partner for this campaign.”
About Greenhouse Auctions
Greenhouse Auctions is an online auction platform designed to support artists, promote diversity, and provide a welcoming platform for buyers.
“It is an honour for Greenhouse Auctions to host the sale of unique Brompton bikes to benefit Crew Nation. Both entities must be commended for coming together to benefit the music community, combining the power of sound with environmentally conscious transportation to create this exciting charitable event. At Greenhouse, we share their values of empowerment and nurturing, particularly within vulnerable communities.” Shlomi Rabi, Founder of Greenhouse Auctions.
