Folding bike manufacturer Brompton has partnered with global talent assessment platform provider Thomas International to boost gender equality across its workforce. Recent research has revealed the gender pay gap has seen ‘barely any change’ over the past 25 years, and specifically, in manufacturing, women are still underrepresented and more likely …
Read More »Brompton introduces new T Line weighing just 7.45kg
Brompton has created its lightest bike ever, the T Line, weighing just 7.45kg. The product of three years of research and development, the brand said it brought its fold to life in titanium by forging new construction techniques, designing over 150 components and building a dedicated factory in order to …
Read More »From borrowers to buyers: How bike rentals open the door to new consumers
Consumers have more options than ever for borrowing and renting bikes – Alex Ballinger explores the impact of bike sharing on the industry
Read More »Brompton Superlight evolves into new Brompton P Line
The Brompton Superlight has transformed into the Brompton P Line for 2022, in line with the brand simplifying its bike categories. Featuring a new titanium rear frame and lightweight componentry, the Brompton P Line weighs 9.65kg. The titanium rear frame and forks are 700g lighter than the all-steel equivalent, just …
Read More »Brompton relaunches bike line-up for 2022
Brompton has today launched its 2022 range with a simplified and refreshed line-up that ‘sets the brand up for the future’. The folding bike will now be available in A Line, C Line and Electric C Line. Informed by extensive customer research, the new range will replace over 40 years …
Read More »Cyclescheme’s City Bike Hire scheme extended across UK with Brompton partnership
Cyclescheme’s City Bike Hire scheme has been extended across the UK thanks to a new partnership with Brompton. In addition to TfL’s Santander Cycles in London, the new partnership means that commuters can now hire a bike in more than 30 regional locations including Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff. With …
Read More »APPGCW releases inquiry report into Government’s upcoming CWIS2
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) has released its inquiry report into the Government’s upcoming second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS2). Supported by Brompton Bicycle, the report makes a number of detailed and wide-ranging recommendations, seeking to assist the development of the upcoming CWIS2. These recommendations …
Read More »Brompton releases new Made with Liberty Fabric Jonathan collection
Brompton has released a new autumn collection of bags in the Made with Liberty Fabric Jonathan print. The print references the creative process with a monochrome geometric pattern inspired by pencil shavings found on the design studio floor, and features across four of Brompton’s bag silhouettes: the tote, basket, backpack …
Read More »Brompton launches new flagship store in Covent Garden
Brompton has launched its new flagship store in London’s Covent Garden. Located a short distance from the original Brompton Junction in London, the store is set across two floors and was formally opened earlier this week. The new junction will house an increased retail space for the full range of …
Read More »Brompton links with women’s outerwear fashion brand Protected Species
Brompton and Protected Species have teamed up to make moving around the city on a bicycle ‘the most stylish part of the day’. The collaboration centres around two waterproof silhouettes which provide protection from ‘a stormy ride across the city, through to a confident stroll into a bar, café or …
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