Brompton

The Brompton is a folding bicycle made in London since 1975, considered the world reference in its category. It folds in 10-20 seconds to approximately 58×56×27 cm — compact enough to fit under a desk or in a small car’s trunk.

How it works #

The patented mechanism allows folding the bike in three moves: frame, handlebars, and saddle. In the electric version (Brompton Electric), a hub motor provides pedal assist up to 25 km/h with a range of 40-70 km. The battery is removable and charges in 4 hours.

What it’s for #

It is the ideal solution for multimodal commuting: ride to the station, fold, board the metro or train, unfold, ride to the office. Once there, store it under the desk. Zero parking, zero theft, zero constraints.

Why it matters #

In the direct car vs Brompton comparison in Rome (Appio Latino → Prati), the Brompton takes 18 minutes versus 50 by car plus 90 minutes of parking. Daily cost: €0 versus €35. The Brompton pays for itself in less than a year of parking savings alone.