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The Inventor and his Bike

Andrew Ritchie was a young engineer who believed in a better way to move around the city. In 1975 in the bedroom of his flat overlooking the Brompton Oratory, he invented a bike with an ingenious 3-part fold. A vehicle that transformed into a small package and could go anywhere with him. A 'magic carpet' for the city.

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The First Brompton Factory

“Bollo Lane”, or the Brentford Factory, was housed inside two old railway arches. The team hand-built 60 bikes a month—all-steel, black and fitted with a rack. Customers could choose 3 or 5-speed hub gears. By 1991 Brompton had 56 outlets in the UK and an even bigger export market.

 

Andrew is pictured (far left) with his team outside Bollo Lane. Mark, 4th from the left (and his son), still works at Brompton today. He no longer wears a shell suit to work.

Click & Collect

As soon as you receive our email confirmation, your orders will be ready for collection at our store within 2-3 business days.

 

Your bike will be pre-checked by our expert team and ready to ride away.

Free Delivery

Free shipping on all parts and accessories above $50 to all addresses in Singapore except Sentosa, Jurong Island and Tuas

Phone

+65 8778 9528

Location

Happy Owl Cycle
(Changi)

482 Changi Road
Singapore 419895

Happy Owl Cycle (Siglap)
The Brompton Studio

20 Siglap Drive
#01-01
Singapore 456192

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