Cultish bike builder Brompton has overhauled its classic design, with bigger wheels and a stronger frame to create a folding bike that can go anywhere, whether open or closed. ‘Brompton started with Andrew Richie’s really singular focus,’ says Will Carleysmith, the company’s chief design and engineering officer. ‘He talked of the bike as a “magic carpet device”, something you could use to fly around the city and roll up when you’re not using it,’ Carleysmith continues. ‘People fell in love with this little device – it was built for unlocking the city.’
