Wanted: Brompton

After a Brompton, ideally a S type handlebar, easy on the number of gears. Budget is around the £500 mark but could stretch a bit if needed, or to ‘rent’ one from someone if they have one they’re not using at the moment.

London based but can travel a reasonable distance if you’ve got something promising.

I would have been keen to try Brompton’s rental service but looks like the £50 pay as you go option isn’t being offered at the moment.

Cheers

https://bromptonhire.com/locations/london/

You have to download the app and you pay £5 for each 24 hours. I don't think you can hire for longer period in one go, but don't quote me.

I am sure all the bikes on this hire scheme are 'M' type handlebars with 3 speed gearing.

Thanks @Arvy.

I used the app to hire a bike for a couple days, was helpful to get a feel for one. They don’t do well with an unplanned ride over a muddy field in Epping Forrest, who would have known!

There the option on Brompton’s website to hire for a year or by the month, but both options are currently not available, so probably over subscribed or no longer on offer.

Anyone got a bike they’re looking to sell?

You can ask in here,
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/168855/

But £500 is super cheap for a Brompton
£600 - £800 is the going rate for one, where you’d feel you got a good deal, and even then you’ll be scouring eBay looking for one that other bidders overlook or needs some work..

Good luck with the search

Cheers for the advice cornelius

Ended up getting a two speed ‘07 that needed a bit of work for £550. Took a lot of scouring on here and Gumtree to find one at what I thought was a good buy and not of dubious provenance. Other than replacing a spoke and trueing the front wheel, new tyres and a good clean it’s not needed much. So probs in the £650 range all told.

Really enjoying having the use of a bike again in town after my train ride in.