For those wondering why there hasn’t been a blog post for a few weeks, I’ve recently changed jobs and have been focusing my attention settling in to an awesome new role and a new commute (by train) from Banbury to Oxford. What a great excuse for a new bike!
Step up the Brompton SL3 ‘Raw Lacquer’ folding bike.
For anybody reading this review in the UK, Bromptons will be a familiar sight on city roads and stations with the clever design and unmistakable shape making for the perfect solution for urban portable transport. If you’re viewing from elsewhere… read on for what I consider to be one of the UK’s greatest design feats and most interesting exports.
Here’s a little walk-through of the performance of the bike from a ride and practicality viewpoint.