Originally Posted by
proby24
Good Morning:
Firstly, I am pretty new to bikes in general. I mean, I used to ride plenty of bikes growing up in the 1980s, but I imagine like many things, the technology changes fast.
I am looking to buy a Brompton or similar bike for urban cycling (around London) but also to take down to Sussex and use in the countryside. I likely need a bike with a decent selection of gears for varying gradients. In an ideal world, the bike would be super-light, but I appreciate the saving in weight comes at a serious financial cost!
I like the idea of a Brompton, the sturdiness of the bikes and the longevity of the brand. Re-sale value is not of immediate concern, but does indicate a good brand in general.
What should I be looking for, considering Bromptons and/or other brands. I will likely be buying new and taking advantage of the 'Work-scheme', unless that is an absolute bargain second-hand (what do I need to look out for here if I do go for the latter).
Many thanks in advance. Alex.