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There are key points of component changes which indicates the age of the bike if seller won’t tell you / provide the serial number.
Generally unless it’s mint, and obviously so, it’s probably going to need some work.
Brompton’s are commuters, most of them in the uk are used not made pretty and looked at!
Parts are not too pricey, knowing what you are looking for is different to a traditional bike.
Only get work done by a Brompton dealer... I spend my time on the phone to bike shops, mainly in London, trying to service broms and they just don’t have a clue.
They don’t have the knowledge, access to the correct info or the relevant tooling.
Sometimes you get lucky with the right staff member, but save the faff.
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Can the highly esteemed folk of this thread offer any pointers for someone looking to buy a second hand Brompton? A friend is on the lookout with about £500 to spend.