Getting a Brompton and factory tour!

I went to the Brompton factory to pick up my brand new chpt3 Brompton!

[@LuckyJack99]

Brilliant vid - nice little tour of the great Brompton factory !

[@griff9290]

Congratulations on getting a Brompton! I love those bikes--they're so handy. The chpt3 looks fantastic!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Thanks, It is an absolute blast :)

[@jaro967]

Just bought one! Love it! I think I’ve folded and unfolded it more than I’ve ridden it so far! It’s so unique!! 🤗

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Hope you enjoy it! I love mine :)

[@ladyvics25]

Great Video. I bought one of these this week too and am very excited about it!

[@0134harley]

Me too, bought a M6R 👍🤩😍

[@digitaldion]

Ha ha! Awesome! Thanks for the great video! I love my Brompton bicycles (mainly used when I travel from Cape Town around the world). Please post some more videos of your Brompton! Thanks again.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Hi Dion! I definitely will, really enjoying using it

[@markstevens9402]

I have one Brompton, which i love, but I'm finding that there's so many other Bromptons that i would love to own and one of them is the CHPT 3. Its looks a stunning Brompton to have, great video.

[@dingodoggy66]

These look so good. I need to get one of these N+1 Good to see the investment in R&D. And 18 months before a welder gets to braze a frame!!! That’s some quality control right there 👌

[@KeiraMcVitty]

N+1 is reaal. The factory was so cool, amazing to see how they make the magic happen!

[@waynemakka1324]

Never thought about these till I saw this.....Now I.m getting one ....awesome

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Wow, glad to hear it! It's a pleasure to zoom around town on :)

[@chromeboy5150]

I recently got a 2007 Brompton, and I love it! The bike made of quality, every part still works flawlessly. Comparing to my previous aluminium folder Brompton looks so delicate and openwork, still stiff, fast and comfortable.

[@bullwhipjohnson8247]

That's such a cute little bike. I borrowed a folding bike when I visited London. It was so handy. Quick and convenient. Have fun with yours.

[@kierenkd]

Cute and surprisingly fast. Well no one in London is surprised by their speed. I've had 2 bromptons keeping up with me and eventually passing me (on a road bike) at 40kph on the commute home a couple of years ago.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

They are amazing for London and cities like that, really enjoying it!

[@inkjob12]

Welcome to the Brompton Army. I have 2 Bromptons....so much fun....and practical. I get stopped almost every time I go for a ride....people are always asking me questions about the bike. Stay safe on the road....AND HAVE FUN !!!!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

I can see why, loving it!! :D

[@user-jc9nm5sh3y]

您觉得S手把还是Ｍ手把更好呢？ 另外L还是Ｒ款好呢？感觉L更简洁和舒服点。谢谢

[@ggomgis]

Keira, you got the brompton. It is very fun bike. I'm sure you'll have a good time.👍🏼🤩

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Thanks so much!

[@q80aziz]

My how times have changed ! A factory tour was something out of the question 2-3 years ago . Way to go Brompton 👍

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Happy to share behind the scenes!

[@q80aziz]

Keira McVitty Thank you very much

[@cerrol85]

Awesome, tried a Brompton for my first time last Friday, pretty cool. And that CHPT3 version looks amazing

[@KeiraMcVitty]

It's a great little bike :) The chpt3 version is my fave for sure

[@XGiveMeLibertyX]

USA here, can’t wait to buy one of these! Kind of hard to get though because I don’t live in a big city so I wont be able to road test one before i buy it

[@CWChandler1968]

Looking good. Fun bike!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

It's so much fun!

[@davidtobin1]

I’d love to see a follow up Brompton video!

[@brompterdam]

Really nice experience! I love my Lime Green S1L and looking forward to get my first Black Edition S3L / S6L!

[@user-jc9nm5sh3y]

为何不选Ｍ把手和Ｒ型机架呢？谢谢

[@mikesmith883]

These little bike's look cute and cool. I've seen them around beach area downtown shopping area's and on the trains witch is very nice go around town bike's.

[@paulwhent1370]

Really enjoyed watching this I want one so bad

[@CargoBikeCowboy]

Nice video thanks. The Brompton factory looks like a cool place to work.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

It does! I love how everything is done in house :)

[@jamiewilden389]

I love the colour of the bike and seat it really stands out good luck , I get my first bike in November it’s 20/20 Electric bike where I live there are some really big hills so no doubt it will give me boost and get me fit more and just have the amazing amount of fun so I am looking forward raiding my bike long the river and taking some good photos may be Videos .

[@geoffjohnston1531]

So jealous. That was really interesting.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Glad you found it interesting!

[@geoffjohnston1531]

Toying with this idea for a while. Really interesting.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

It's a great bike for commuting :)

[@skepticalmechanic]

Getting mine tomorrow! Can't wait!!!

[@arielreyes7401]

amazing experience!! greetings from argentina!!

[@markharris8929]

Hell of a bike the CHPT3. Ti forks and rear triangle and about 5lbs lighter than standard. Very nice indeed. Until it rains... enjoy!

[@ajaymistry1414]

Love the tan wheels!

[@ericpmoss]

Very fun! Now see if Moulton will let you try a Double Pylon around the track. :)

[@dalezapple2493]

Congrats on the Brompton!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Thanks dale!

[@horsenuts1831]

I feel SO old. When I bought my first Brompton, they were a bit niche and geeky, and they still built them under a railway arch.

[@ChandlerBing]

Nice video! You must be thrilled! By the way, that rose gold champagne colored Brompton in the background at 8:39, was it just a display prototype, or actually a limited edition color?

[@mnassimx72]

Nice video, I really enjoyed it. Hope to get myself a Brompton one day😊

[@KeiraMcVitty]

They are lots of fun, glad you enjoyed the Video!

[@trackie1957]

Great to see them building these quality machines entirely at home ( ok, they don’t make the components). I was pleased to see the wheels being laced by hand. Good jobs doing good work. What’s better than building bikes?

[@marktanzi4803]

After take it out the folded bike from the rear car trunk was laid side down, chain got mess up, came off themself, trouble, chain got stuck between frame and roller wheel arm. Difficults pull it out. Spend a lot of time put the chain place back on. Greasy both hand and my car rear trunk carpet. Need to change a better way, switch to belt drive, no greasy oil mess.

[@michaeldpe17]

Hi Keira, how are you? Can you share more infos about your Brompton, if is it comfortable, how many mileages are you doing? Kind regards! Your video was amazing, I really enjoyed visiting Brompton’s factory with you. 😁

[@petekadenz9465]

She’s so excited !

[@JamesBond-qw3jw]

Hi Keira!, do you mind telling us the version of your CHPT 3?, love the color!.

[@andylongmore6697]

I've always admired these bikes an found them to look really cool an impressive since the early 90s. Never owned one but rode one, reason.... can't afford one.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

They are perfect especially for commuting or nipping about town, not worth the price for everyone though :)

[@andylongmore6697]

I first seen one in 92 an thought the design really folded well. A mate of a mate bought one in 2002, let me try it out. Ideal for local a to z journey, looked into buying one then, again price put me off, single speed etc. Now I'm older (52)i wish I had took the plunge and got one back then. Now the purchase is no go due to circumstances. Anyway enjoy the fun aye ;)

[@dafred9898]

It would be interesting to see James do a bike fit for a Brompton.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Hahaa! that would be hilarious xD

[@Epitome63]

Cool little bike.

[@714SNF]

Thx for the video! Do you still have the bike today? How's it holding up?

[@erictan3900]

Im eric tan from philippines i like your bike. Im dreaming to have one. Well god bless and more power

[@Epitome63]

I love these bikes. Wish I had more money, I would get one.

[@wordreet]

Heh, but you'd have less money right after you got one. But worth it, they are impressive machines!

[@shaunhoulahan4080]

That was so cool. Loved the factory and the testing. It made my geeky, engineering heart glad. You should review it after a while perhaps. They look ideal for a UK commuter.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

I think I might just have to, glad you enjoyed it!

[@micklenevsky]

Why you are not getting the horn rudder? It should be rather comfortable for your back, as a tall man I use to install the ram rudder on my hardtail.

[@TM-vg4mx]

I wish they still sell it now in 2021, nice video

[@sheilastallard]

Got 2 of the little buggers!! and we love em!!!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

They are so much fun! I am so in love with mine :)

[@markjthomson]

Kiera for UK Brompton Hill Climb Champion 2019 - I can see the headline now... you heard it here first!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Hahaa! Is there such a thing!!

[@markjthomson]

@@KeiraMcVitty You could start one... I think Francis had a Brompton Hill climb in one of his VLOGS last year

[@abdulrahmanalzuabi171]

awesome keira i hope u enjoy it, pls let me knw about chpt3 as im planning to buy one thanks.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

I will do! I'm really enjoying it :)

[@PatrickArchibald]

Sweet! I want one.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

They're so much fun!

[@lahyessam9725]

I like the clip with 4 band members crossing Abey Road with Bromptons...

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Yeah I love that poster!!

[@dlukton]

I'm sure Bromptons are great bikes; but if I were going to get a folding bike (which I may do at some point), I'd lean more towards one of the $400-$500 folding bikes that are available on Amazon.com.

[@binjones]

So will we see more about life with your CHPT 3?

[@andrewwilliamson1106]

brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juwandijuan9159]

berapakah harga brompton type seperti pada video di inggris what is the price of brompton type as in the video in english? i am from indonesia

[@brotendo]

Do you still ride any of your Bromptons?

[@bigkiandi6194]

You exciting each day no matter what

[@johnoliver7360]

Have you still got this Brompton in Girona Keira?

[@BeardonaBike]

Always wanted a Brompton the chpt3 is by far the best looking. Wonder if it would be any good for a daily 20 mile commute to work?

[@BeardonaBike]

@@jamed63 and its 40 miles round trip, so that will be 80 then 😂

[@maxmeier532]

You could do it, but 20 miles every morning before and after work is a lot on any bike, unless you got a motor. A folding bike is generally used for mixing public transport with biking, not just biking. If you just want to do a 40 miles roundtrip every day you'd be better off with a full size bike. If you are already using public transport and still need to go 20 more miles you need to move or change your job :p

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Like Max says its really only for small rides at a time, mixed with transport. For a straight up commute your best option is most likely a road bike or hybrid.

[@BeardonaBike]

@@KeiraMcVitty I figured, I already have several bikes just needed an excuse to get a Brompton 🤔

[@davidtalbot2545]

Well these things have done round the world tours so the bike will cope no problem but 20 miles is a lot before a day at work on any bike.

[@Welther47]

I'm going with a Unicycle, but this is cute!

[@sureshchinnappa2290]

Got to get one!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

They are perfect for nipping about town and commuting :)

[@deheckler]

Jolly good Keira. Now gimme Yer C40 since U aint got room for it no mo haha

[@KeiraMcVitty]

xD ahhaha noOoooo!

[@wordreet]

How long would it take to do 20,000 km on a Brompton? Well obviously less time than any other bike, as part of the journey will be on the train!!!!!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Hahaa! I see what you did there :P

[@1985rohits]

I want one too!!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

They are wicked

[@sharkmentality9717]

Do they make a brompton with 20" wheels? 16" is just too limiting for tires, rims, aesthetics.

[@KeiraMcVitty]

I have no idea, maybe it does exist!

[@aucourant9998]

Nice saddle.

[@jonpoon3896]

Now time to change to some aero wheels (yes they exist for Brompton), then win the Brompton world championship

[@seratonia1]

Love the saddle..was that bought from Brompton?never seen that before

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Its the chpt3 model so comes with a chpt3 saddle :)

[@macpdm]

Not just any Brompton but a CHPT3

[@bush-radler7326]

I love my Brompton...

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Who doesn't love a Brompton!!

[@ri44man]

super!! how can I Buy this bike. we dont have in Ukraine(

[@nrjsingh94]

Nice bassy voice. 😎😁

[@juancesarroblesgomez6032]

I love that girl's accent.... where exactly is she from?

[@evmuylem]

Can a Brompton support more than 110kg heavy person of 183cm height?

[@TheLastCockney]

Mine has handled having me on it so far!

[@harjitofaiz8321]

I wish I have one

[@medianexchanges]

massive massive repsect

[@rck812]

very cool

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Thanks so much!

[@jaibhardwaj4886]

Lovely 👓 glasses

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Thanks very much!

[@romyislestv7333]

Brompton bike 👍👍👍

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Always thumbs up for the Brompton!!

[@olafk2297]

How fast can you go with this Bike?

[@KeiraMcVitty]

It's not as fast as a road bike but you can go a decent speed!

[@ajib_abil_ardani]

Nice

[@markgilbey1742]

Worship consumerism that colour makes all the difference and those tyres

[@johnnyboy1586]

He forgot about goulding the peddle

[@aswang78]

HM did u pay for it?

[@gavinho007]

Mind sharing the price of the CHPT3?

[@KeiraMcVitty]

It's around £2000 I think! Not sure exactly

[@micklenevsky]

I can't get a Brompton, that is too much expensive in Russia 😣 Each other folded bike are cost in 7-8 times cheaper!

[@georgenicolas2297]

Bromtom is dirty expensive pay 1/4 for design but I advice you do not buy a bike with low price is danger for your life ..and last maxim 2 years Buy one around 250-400euro and ITwill be quality enough...

[@KeiraMcVitty]

It isn't for everyone, I understand that. :)

[@ElmarJournal]

before buy any stuff, i always check if it's worth investment or not, and also check people experience. Before i bought mine, i saw most people could use their Brompton for over decades, that's where i know this bike is worth the price. I'm not gonna buy bike for under $1k if i'm gonna use it for 4 years and broken. I'm buying it because it will last long enough before i got bored lol

[@WillEyedOney]

Free Brompton, jammy bugga! ;)

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Indeed! Biskwit power!

[@syafarsyarif2419]

Harga sepedanya mbak?

[@RichardReeve_K1W1]

Why is then image of you and the bike reversed when you are outside after you left the factory?

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Not sure! My mistake

[@trackie1957]

Silly. That’s Katya, her twin sister. The world is doubly blessed.

[@bowiekbb]

Did u get that bike for free 😁.

[@haxhxm841]

Faster than ever

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Super duper fast!

[@johnnymac8680]

I'm still mulling over the idea of getting the 6 speed electric Brompton. Luckily my bank account will stretch to it!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

I haven't tried an electric brompton, looks so cool though!

[@johnnymac8680]

@@KeiraMcVitty I've narrowed my choice down to the eBrompton, volt axis or tern vectron. I like the foldability of the Brompton but the other two models have bigger batteries.

[@oliverandalfred]

These are great bikes for public transport/commuting in towns , but i dont get why you would choose them to ride anywhere else, especially up and down hills!!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Haha I see your point ;)

[@keithevans5667]

So are you racing in the BWC2019??????? ;-)

[@KeiraMcVitty]

It might be on the cards.... stay tuned!

[@keithevans5667]

@@KeiraMcVitty Cool ;-) Hope to meet you.

[@Azrudi]

Come join us in London Brompton Club!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

I might just have to!

[@bengt_axle]

So can you race a crit with that? Jus sayin'... :)

[@richardking3681]

Brakeless Brompton!

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Maybe.... anything is possible!

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

Bromptons have got 16" wheels. Too small for a comfortable ride. I got myself a 20" Dahon foldable bike. Much more comfortable and FUN to ride.

[@maxmeier532]

If you want bigger wheels and more fun bikes you are better off with a Tern than a Dahon. Tern is better quality in general and they produce some very sporty lines with big wheels and even ultegra. That being said, a folding bike is generally used by commuters, who also generally mix their commute with a little biking, say about 2-5 miles and the rest is public transport. So there really is no need to go fast or have a super comfy ride. The bromptons are made in London, they have a long history with their bike, they have a high resale value, you can get all kinds of accessories, AND the fold is probably the smallest of all folding bikes, BY FAR. So depending on your use case there may be another folding bike out there better suiting your needs, but all around, the Brompton beats most if not all of them.

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

@@maxmeier532 - Yea, that is all true. The best bike for one person may very well be unsatisfactory for another person. It all depends on what each person's needs are. It is true, no bike folds as small and neat as a brompton, and that has it's obvious appeal for a daily commuter taking the bike in to a train or bus. However, it's small size does mean that sacrifices have to be made in terms of comfort, stability and overall ride enjoyment. I paid £350 online for my Ford authorized Smax Dahon. I am happy with it. 👍👍 I saw a 20" Tern at the bike shop the other day, selling for £450. Halfords have two 20" bikes ot their stores. Raleigh £250 and a Carrera £350. Plenty of choices out there. 👍

[@dalezapple2493]

@@maxmeier532 thanks Max! This helps a lot as I am a commuter...

[@carlospascualtorres4245]

@@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax Have you tried a Brompton? I don't see how it's uncomfortable. Pretty fun to ride and zero comfort problems (I also ride full size bikes). Obviously a bigger wheel will have better performance in some aspects, but I wanted a folding bike because it needs to be small when folded, so 16" wheels makes the most sense.

[@MasDito]

Nicee

[@KeiraMcVitty]

Thanks!

[@MasDito]

You're welcome, greeting from indonesia

[@jaibhardwaj4886]

Did you get that bike for free?

[@KeiraMcVitty]

The kind folks at brompton have lent me one to use :)

[@CosgroveNotts]

You are very excitable lol