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Old 09-16-08, 06:21 AM
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Will Self's Brompton

Nice Article in the UK's Independent paper from the legendary british novelist Will Self:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...ke-926741.html


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Good read, indeed!

He captures the passion of Brompton/folder owners well.
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Nice... I want to see video of someone popping a wheelie on a Brompton.

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A real education for the overseas Brompton owner who does not have much opportunity to learn more about it. Great article.
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Will Self is ACE!!
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Originally Posted by Lalato
Nice... I want to see video of someone popping a wheelie on a Brompton.

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Here you are Sam
- well is it a wheelie - not sure but look yourself: the brompton trial
https://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PrbgQDC66Fc

THX LittlePixle good search!
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Excellent read, thanks LP! I feel for the Brooks saddle though, I bet it doesn't like being stepped on.
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Very good article. But has it turned me into a thermos and tupperware Terrence or a mobile Malcolm?
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