However there were definitely some deliberate and questionable choices around plumping for cars and mass motoring – made by smart, powerful individuals and groups. Some of whom were definitely looking further down the track. There are some data points worth pondering like the invention of jay-walking in the US (literally transforming victims into criminals), the leaded petrol case and many more.
Brompton is yet to respond to road.cc’s request for comment, though we have been told that the company has now provided the necessary information requested by National Highways, addressing the traffic body’s objections. We have been very impressed and happy with the Kentfield and it offers that easy Sunday coffee stop bike ride on an awesome looking ride. I gauge practicality from a standpoint that when I take it out the box, how much more work do I need to do, and how many things do I need to change? The only addition was some plug-on universal mudguards that I attached.
We also cover all other components on the bike for 1 year unless the
manufacturer states otherwise. You will not be charged labour for the fitting of a part
which has been approved under our Guarantee. I can think of quite a few businesses in industrial parks with access only by roads that are unsafe for cyclists, have no sidewalks for pedestrians, and very poor access by public transport yet nobody bats an eye. I get the arguments around illegal parking etc, but that can be fixed by enforcing rules about illegal parking. If an employer doesn’t want to use the finite space on its premises for (non-disabled) car parking, I don’t see that’s any business of a state agency.
Perhaps I am doing them a disservice and they can equally maintain disc as they can rim brakes. They work well and are no concerns, and this shouldn’t be a factor against the bike. Comparatively to the other Marin bikes we have used in the past the volume of use this bike has had, and the type of riding we do on it, we haven’t trashed it as much as the others. As a result the bike still looks and performs as you would expect due to this.
I feel this bike is the type of bike you get as an introduction into cycling, or to supplement your bike collection for that one you just pick up and go without too much thought for the short coffee rides. We have had one piece of maintenance in the two years, which was a faulty disc pad, which was our fault for incorrect storage over a long period. You should have your bike serviced regularly if you ride regularly. We aim to get fast fix jobs i.e. smaller repairs completed and straight back out where-ever possible. Yes but please check directly with your local store for availability.
They are the sort of width you would expect of a mountain bike. They come in at 740mm, which is a bit less than the Bobcats at 780mm (hardtail mountain bike), and more than the Fairfax 680mm (flat bar fitness bike). When you get going you don’t notice it but it definitely is something that feels different to other bikes. All items can be inspected in-person (and you are encouraged to do so) prior to bidding. If you can’t inspect, you can enjoy return protection by either using Buyers Assurance or becoming a Premium Buyers Club member.
But it looks as if the potential for site users (employees) to drive and park elsewhere is the key issue. That could affect the strategic road network, local businesses and residences etc. That means that Highways England and the local planning authority need to work with Brompton to get the issue sorted. I see a great marketing opportunity being lost here where Brompton can’t have this car free environment, kent road bike in spite of offering car parking nearby. Ryan joined road.cc in December 2021 and since then has kept the site’s readers and listeners informed and enthralled (well at least occasionally) on news, the live blog, and the road.cc Podcast. After boarding a wrong bus at the world championships and ruining a good pair of jeans at the cyclocross, he now serves as road.cc’s senior news writer.
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each. 2) the existing retail car park is presumably manageable for the highways when working at capacity, so will not be worse when Brompton are using it. 28,000 parking spaces and you have to take a taxi from the nearest hotel as you can’t walk. I don’t hear many people complaining about the frankly awful state of our pavements, road crossings and the fact that in so many areas you cannot get a wheelchair/pushchain along the pavement because people have parked their cars so far onto them. Eg for employees they could be allowed to park but charged each time they do, perhaps with premium prices if they do it a lot. If they car share it should be priced to be reasonable if there’s 3 or more.
Assessments previously carried out by Kent County Council’s highways department suggested that the brand should consider alternative options for those staff and visitors who “have no choice but to drive”. This prompted Brompton to last year open discussions with HS1 Ltd, the owner of the multi-storey facility previously used by Eurostar passengers, and the nearby Ashford Designer Outlet to see if the company can share their car parks. Under the travel plan drawn up for the site, no new parking spaces will be also created. Staff and visitors will instead be encouraged to cycle, walk, or use public transport to reach the factory, which will also have a visitors’ centre, museum, and café. Book an assessment – some of our repairs and services require booking a bike assessment as we’ll need to establish what part is required and may need to order in it.
“London was the inspiration for the Brompton and our success is in large part is due to our diverse and skilled staff who continue to nurture and develop our company. By choosing Ashford we can retain this strong connection to London and the UK, whilst being on the doorstep of Europe. The amount you can expect to receive in store credit when trading in your bike with a dealer. Finally, the pedals that come as stock have some amazing grip on them and are nice and wide with a large surface area.