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Sales soar at Brompton – but profits down as company warns of tension over Taiwan

Folding bike firm says geopolitical factors plus higher staffing and raw materials costs and supply chain pressures are hitting its bottom line

Sat, Jan 07, 2023 10:09

Brand-new bikes, cutting-edge components, and a cycle-specific selfie stick: road.cc’s top 10 tech stories of 2022

Take a look at the most-read road.cc tech stories of last year from Shimano, Trek, Giant, Bianchi, Brompton…

Tue, Dec 27, 2022 12:00

Is there really still an appetite for NFTs in cycling? Plus the rest of the week’s tech from Zwift, Rapha, Castelli, Muc-Off + more

Zwift goes to Scotland, Met releases a limited-edition Tadej Pogacar helmet, the millionth Brompton rolls off the production line, and you won't believe how little Engo's latest head-up display glasses weigh

Sat, Dec 10, 2022 12:00

Would you convert your bike to an e-bike with the Livall PikaBoost? Plus more tech news from Rapha, Brompton, Selle Italia, Zefal, MAAP & more

Check out all of the week’s bike tech news, including the craziest gravel wheels in existence and “an NFT-validated carbon-fibre bike”

Sat, Nov 12, 2022 12:00

Police force unleashes secret weapon… a Brompton bicycle — catches nine law-breaking drivers in two hours

Since Thursday the Brompton operation has caught 11 drivers using their phones, one drug driver, a dangerous driver (pursued on two wheels) and numerous other offenders

Sun, Aug 28, 2022 09:19

Transcontinental on a Brompton (James Houston / Instagram)

Ride of the year? Cyclist completes Transcontinental on Brompton folding bike

"It's just the bike I've got — enjoy it!": James Houston overcomes aggressive dogs, melted rim tape, numerous punctures and walking up (and down) mountains... all while wearing sandals

Mon, Aug 22, 2022 11:23

The Brompton, Engineering for Change

Very interesting account of the world of Brompton according to the man who matters

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Sun, Aug 21, 2022 08:45

Would you ride with a selfie stick fixed on your bike? Plus loads more of the week’s tech news from Rapha, Brompton, Vittoria, Kask & Factor

Can you see yourself filming your road rides with a camera on a pole? Plus the rest of the week’s tech news from some of the biggest brands

Sat, Jul 23, 2022 11:00

Brompton folding e-bike recall: free upgrade to correct mudguard issue

Manufacturer says risk of object getting caught between mudguard and tyre is “very low”

Mon, Mar 28, 2022 09:46

CyclingMikey’s Brompton stolen during forceful Hyde Park robbery — masked thief threatens colleague with a knife

The unique-coloured folder was being used to help a special needs child learn to cycle moments before a masked thief threatened a colleague with a knife before making off with the bike from Hyde Park

Sat, Mar 12, 2022 12:54