On January 1st 2010, a book about the Brompton Folding Bicycle is to be published.
It will make interesting reading for those who have Bromptons or other folding bikes.
Brompton Bicycle
By David Henshaw
Format: Paperback, 160 pages
Other Information: full colour photos & graphics throughout
Published In: United Kingdom
Available 1st January
"The Ultimate Guide to the Brompton Bicycle" tells the fascinating story behind one of the world's most unusual and popular folding bikes. It details how you can modify and convert your Brompton for such uses as child carrying and tackling hilly country as well as acting as a unique maintenance and repair manual, full of tips you won't find in any standard bike repair book. In short, everything you need to enjoy this incredible bike to the full. Written by a true expert on the subject, the book covers: a brief history of folding bikes, putting the Brompton in the context of previous developments; the story of how the Brompton came about - from a sketched idea by engineer and Brompton founder Andrew Ritchie, to a bike with major sales throughout the world today; Brompton specials - converting for use by children and multiple riders amongst many other uses; and, using and maintaining a Brompton - tips on caring for and repairing your cherished machine. "The Ultimate Guide to the Brompton Bicycle" will appeal to all those who love this iconic British brand including: Brompton riders & owners and other cyclists - especially those who are curious about the bike's background but also keen to use and maintain it correctly; designers - the Brompton is more than a bike and was used as a British icon in the London 2012 Olympic ceremony in Beijing; and, those who love a good British underdog story of success in the face of adversity.
About the Author
David Henshaw has edited and published A to B magazine, specialising in folding and electric bikes, since 1997 and helped Brompton establish its dealer network in the 1990s.
Publisher: Excellent Books
ISBN: 1901464229
EAN: 9781901464221
Dimensions: 21.0 x 14.0 centimeters
1 comment:
Thanks for this Les, at least I now have a starter for my list to Santa.
I was at Cycle last Sunday, I still get more and more tempted to upgrade my 9 year old Brommie.
For fellow Bromptoners new brakes and braking system is expected sometime next year.
A new bag is out in the new year made by Ortlieb and uses the same material as there waterproof roll top panniers.
They have shaved off even more grams with new seat rails- now hollow instead off solid.
And the guys are still playing with paints to get a gloss, they had no power off the change to matt, all down to EU because off 1 element in the paint is now ban under EU law.
David
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