FOLDING BIKES
Bickerton Portables
Commuter central
They’re good for trains, they’re good for
storing in small spaces and they’re not half bad for riding too. Jonathon Harker takes a look at some of the key folding bike offerings in the UK cycle market…
Brompton
BROMPTON IS remaining tight-lipped about what it has in the works to launch at Taipei Cycle Show this month (more of that on page 13) and a little birdie tells us there are some limited edition bikes appearing a little while later in the year. What we can say, however, is that
Brompton has been celebrating 25 years of full production in the UK, which makes them something of a rarity. All Bromptons share the same frame geometry and can fold down in ten to 20 seconds. Priding itself on frame rigidity, Brompton also has a range of related accessories. 020 8232 8484
BICKERTON PORTABLE Bikes are back as of last month when 2x2 Worldwide was appointed exclusive distributor. The firm’s strong design team has a good looking range of contemporary folding bikes, inspired by the original Bickerton heritage of ingenuity with up-to-date materials and technologies. They include four 20-inch
wheel models and a 26-inch full size bike. All have aluminium frames and range in price from £399 to £899. The entry level Junction 1607 is available in blue or grey and has 7 speed a Shimano Tourney derailleur, all alloy components, reflective tyres, mudguards and a rear rack and the top of the range Junction 1909 in brushed aluminium colour comes with Shimano Sora derailleur, FSA Vero chainset, SKS Mudguards, a transport bag and a Brooks Champion saddle.
2x2 Worldwide are appointing a network of dealers enthusiastic about folding bicycles. First stocks are due in March and the brand will be showing the bikes to the public at the London Bike Show on February 13-16th. For all dealer enquiries please contact 2x2 Worldwide Ltd on 01827 331099 or sales director Scott Hillyard
scott@2x2worldwide.com
Greenover
ISKUTE STOCKS folder 9transport. Available in four colours – blue, black, white and red – the bike has a foldable 6062 aluminium frame, 20-inch spoked alloy wheels, seven-speed Shimano
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thumb shifts and V-brtakes front and rear. Onto the electric specifics: 9tranpsort packs a 250w brushless motor and 36v batteru, producing up to 505kms on one charge and a four-to-six hour charge time. RRP is £1,200. 01803 558 885.
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