The Brompton Bicycle is a compact folding bicycle that British engineer Andrew Ritchie designed in the mid-1970s, foldable in seconds into a small enough package to carry onto a train or store under a desk. Manufactured in London since production began in 1988, it became one of the best known folding bicycles in the world and a common sight among urban commuters combining cycling with public transit.
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SignificanceLargest volume bicycle manufacturer in Britain, producing about 50,000 bicycles a year. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderBrompton Bicycle Limited 1 Sources
1. Brompton Bicycle, Wikipedia
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a British manufacturer of folding bicycles based in Greenford, London.
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Brompton is the largest volume bicycle manufacturer in Britain, producing approximately 50,000 bicycles each year.
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