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basically, look for a 2004+ so its LWB and then everything is compatible pretty much. Second hand bromptons sell for tonnes, so often best to use a cyclescheme and buy new. Frame parts are not sold to the public, only to dealers for fitting, so just picking up a frame etc to build is more difficult. @amey got lucky with some old parts from me, I do have a black S stem and rear triangle to move on along with other bits ..
Rhobbs
Just moved back to London and realising that I need a Brompton again!
Very low on funds atm as I'm just starting a new job so am thinking of buying a knackered old one and doing it up over time. Not sure if this is actually just a recipe for a hole in the pocket or a good idea! Can you get a decent brompton (3 speed ideally, dynamo ideally, not the crap spongey old brakes) for a reasonable price or is getting a bike that is basically just a frame and building it up a good idea?
Seeings as the frame is pretty much unchanged, there aren't any compatibility issues I should be aware of are there?
Something like this:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brompton-folding-bicycle-L3/163260810098?hash=item26031a4372:g:aNsAAOSw8D9bnjqg