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Old 12-28-10 | 09:12 PM
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Dahon.Steve
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Originally Posted by brommie
There's just something about the Brompton and it's more than the utility value. Since the bike has been around for over 20 years, it developed a following that can't be replaced.

I have the impression people at Brompton think so too. But things might change as time flows . . .
Maybe people at MG thought so too, or Rover or . . .
I sure hope Brompton will survive as a "local " company where they make there bikes with people you "can talk too". I sure hope the Brompton will stay a standard in quality and within the reach of many (price).
But I do hope they improve the bike a little faster than up till now. This might be necessary to survive and create a hopeful future.
Otherwise the Brompton killer might be a Brompton . . .
The good news is that the Brompton is protected at least in the UK. We didn't protect our markets and that's why Schwinn is no longer making bikes.

There are plenty of people like me who find the Brompton just fine and no changes are necessary.
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