Brompton S1E

The Brompton folding system scissors frame, drive train and wheels together to slide into the smallest corner of your life.  With top tier pricing and bombproof frames, every model carries British pride down the road.  Less agile than some folders, the advantage here is a relaxed, upright riding position that doesn’t trash your clothes (including pant legs).  Testers reached their destinations with big grins, little-to-no panting and anticipation of riding the bike again.  The recently released Black Edition is a modern classic that should come with a bowler hat (free advice to our friends in West London).  Only 5,000 will hit the street with three handlebar configurations and two gear cluster options.