Why The Brompton Electric Bike Could Be The Future of Travel
A detailed review of what it is and what it does!
The Brompton Electric is a fantastic machine, one that can open up options to you that you would not have today on a normal ‘manual’ bike (hereafter referred to as a Standard Brompton, although you can picture your own bike for reference).
What you read below is based on several months of research pre-purchase and my first months of ownership. It's a long read but hopefully I’ve covered every question you might have. As a relatively new product, there are few extensive articles on the bike overall, including owning and using it in the real world.
But before I explain why it's a game changer, first a bit of context.
I’ve been an on/off cyclist since I was 4 years old. I’m not a weekend cyclist, I don’t own any lycra clothing, I’ve never had a ‘racer’. Bikes when I grew up we’re heavy, functional and strong. And strong was the key here as they were meant to be used outside having fun; not being careful not to damage delicate components. You were meant to ride around with your friends exploring, you were meant to do your paper round on them. It wasn’t about speed, it was about practicality and just being outdoors.
