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Brompton CEO warns chancellor removing tariffs on Chinese bikes could “kill” folding bicycle brand

Profits at Brompton plummeted by over 99% in 2024, the bike brand's chief now warning that removing tariffs would flood the UK market with "sophisticated, well-organised and well-resourced" Chinese competitors

Tue, Jan 14, 2025 12:26

Drone Brompton Drone: War in Ukraine delays folding bike brand’s new e-bike launch – because supplier was busy building drones for British Army

“It was making stuff for drones, and they needed a lot of drones, and therefore we got bumped down the list”

Sun, Jan 12, 2025 14:10

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New £100m “car-free” Brompton factory set for green light – despite bike brand’s profits collapsing by over 99%

If the project, which has already been delayed by two years, is approved by councillors next week, it will then be sent to housing secretary Angela Rayner, due to concerns that the factory poses a flood risk

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 13:24

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“The bike industry will not get better this year”: Brompton profits nosedive by over 99% amid “really sad state of affairs”

The folding bike brand’s profits fell from £10.6m in 2023 to just £4,602 last year, as total bike sales dropped by almost 7,000 and operating costs increased

Thu, Jan 02, 2025 16:32

YouTubers try cycling across England in a straight line

“Notice how there are no cycle lanes to blame traffic on”: Claims “absolute joke” bike lane causing “gridlock” rubbished by campaigners’ old video; Brompton recalls G Line; Could airbags be the solution to cycling’s crash dangers? + more on the live blog

Four more live blogs until Christmas... Dan Alexander is on duty for this one, bringing you your usual round-up of all the news, reaction and much more from the world of cycling this Thursday

Thu, Dec 19, 2024 09:28

Race bikes, e-bikes, gravel bikes and more: road.cc Recommends updated with 10 top products

Here’s our November roundup of top cycling products that earned the Recommends seal of approval

Tue, Dec 03, 2024 13:46

Trek’s blinged up Madone, CHPT3’s new cycling shoe, The ultimate Brompton upgrade, Are tovershoes the new overshoes? + more

Tech of the Week time! With lots of new stuff from Factor, BBB Cycling, Paul components, Nopinz and loads more

Sat, Aug 31, 2024 11:00

Cyclists in London brompton and lime hire bike – copyright Simon MacMichael

“This winter we will see more businesses go bust for sure”: Brompton boss warns bike industry woes not over yet

Will Butler-Adams said manufacturers and retailers remain at risk, the folding bike brand bucking the industry trend and posting profits up a third in its most recent financial report

Fri, Jul 12, 2024 14:43

Brompton profits up 35% despite bike industry’s “challenging conditions” and “war of attrition” against rip-off rivals

The number of bikes sold dipped slightly but the folding bicycle manufacturer experienced significant success further afield, exports accounting for three quarters of bicycle sales and turnover from outside the UK and Europe up 46%

Fri, May 17, 2024 08:29

Will head-up display cycling shades finally catch on with the launch of the Qidi Vida Smart AR glasses? Plus a £6k limited edition Campagnolo groupset, £16k custom titanium road bike, the maddest shoes you’ll see this week + more

Check out Look’s updated climbing bike, new clothing from Rapha, Oakley and Pas Normal Studios, Fizik’s latest 3D saddle, and carbon kit for a superlight Brompton

Sat, Apr 27, 2024 11:00