[QUOTE=fietsbob;11937628 Brompton has evolved their one frame design to be improved over the years,
and is Made in a High Wage, expensive currency, country.
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My Brompton is 8 years old and still in good shape and gives a nice ride. (But I sure like to ride my Airnimal Joey).
But the mentioned evolving of the Brompton frame to improved over the years is something I can't agree with. As a matter of fact I think there is very little changed over the years looking at the Brompton frame. But then it was good at the beginning.
There is also only one frame, so you've got to like it, because that's all there is.
But brakes, gears and all the other parts they sure need to be updated. Many Brompton owners do, take a look at their bikes, read the messages on the internet. Many of them seem to find real pleasure in finding improvements as I do too.