Can you take a Brompton on a plane?

Also, airports and airlines can be a little funny about Bromptons as carry on. You don’t want to have any awkward run-ins at security or say the wrong thing to a member of the airline’s staff and get slapped with a massive surcharge. Bringing your bike as hold luggage is a better option for most people.

What do the Brompton codes mean?

The easiest way to spot how many gears a Brompton is set up with is to look at the handlebars. Single speed = no gear shifters ? 2 speed = LH shifter. 3 speed = RH shifter. 6 speed = both LH & RH shifters.

Why is Brompton so special?

The frame is the foundation of every bike. For over 40 years, we’ve hand-built, and quality assured ours in our London Factory. Using over 1200 parts in the final assembly, each designed, engineered, and sourced by us. This is how we achieve the unique ‘fold and ride’ characteristics across every bike.

Can I take my folding bike on a plane?

The upcharges can be as much as $150, and all airlines have a policy that allows a small folding bike to be checked as luggage for the normal fee, so don’t put up with it.

Can you fly with an electric Brompton?

In short, the answer is no: you can’t take an electric bike on a plane. It’s all because of the battery. Any rechargeable lithium battery larger than 100Wh is prohibited from being taken onto a plane. Some airlines may allow batteries that are up to 160Wh, but you’ll need to ask for permission in advance.

How do you check if a Brompton is stolen?

Things the Brompton Bike register doesn’t do: Unfortunately we cannot track your bike, despite its unique serial number. We are not the police and therefore are unable to help with the physical tracking of your bike. Neither does our website display details of all the bikes which owners have registered as stolen.

Why are Bromptons so expensive?

Why Are Brompton Bikes So Expensive? Two main reasons: their frames are handmade, and they have an incredibly high resale value, which often transcends their initial purchase price. Brompton frames are handmade in England. Because Bromptons fold up, their frames also require two hinge axes instead of one.

Why Brompton is so expensive?