Brompton carry handle up for grabs

Brompton carrying handle

The question of why Brompton sells leather wallets, iPad cases and scarves as accessories for its folding bicycles, but not a carrying handle remains one the great unanswered mysteries. Luckily, a number of after-market handles are on sale to fill the void.

The Off yer bike handle has been designed with as much attention to detail as the bike to which it fits. The handle features two velcro straps prevent movement along the frame and a leather backing eliminates lateral movement around the main frame tube.

Brompton carry handle

The rubber handle has been designed to a specific length and height that allows users to carry the bike from either side when folded or in ‘ride ready mode’.

Win a carry handle for your Brompton

We have one Off Yer Bike carry handle worth £42 to give away. Simply leave us a comment at the bottom of this page and we will pick a winner next week.

Andrew Ritchie built the first Brompton bike in 1979 and has been refining the design ever since. The company is often cited as an exemplar of British manufacturing. The sells across the world and such is its success that the company struggles to keep up with orders.

The Brompton is a design classic – a bicycle that is practical, easy to use and instantly recognisable. Brompton is not only a success in British manufacturing but has revolutionised the way bicycles can be used in this country; its clever folding mechanism allows thousands of commuters each day to bypass the onerous regulations that prevent many cyclists from carrying their full-size bikes on trains.

Cycle insurance for your folding bicycle

On the face of it, one cycle insurance policy is much like another, but the devil is the detail. How much excess you will be charged is just one of the things that varies wildly between providers. Another is so called ‘new-for-old’ replacement – many insurers use this term, but if your bicycle is more than a few years old, they devalue it severely. This means you are left out of pocket when you come to replace it.

Furthermore, every cycle insurance policy you buy from us helps support the work of the ETA Trust, our charity campaigning for a cleaner, safer transport future.

ETA cycle insurance has a low standard excess of 5% (minimum £25) and offers a new-for-old for life – however old the bike, if it’s stolen you get enough to buy a new model.

For over 26 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered. We never devalue bikes no matter their age, allow you to buy your replacement bike wherever you like, replace stolen quick release components and handle claims in-house.

The Good Shopping Guide voted us to provide the most ethical insurance in Britain.

 

Comments

  1. Alastair Binnie-Lubbock

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    Great article and good point, why don’t Brompton make handy handles? My Brompton really needs one!

  2. Marc Dickson

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    Quite surprised that Brompton do not make their own handle, especially as the latest version of the saddle lacks the finger grips on the underside!

  3. Patricia Richardson

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    I think this is a great idea. Tried carrying my friends Brompton, she had one fitted. it was so easy.
    Also adds protection,for the frame against scratches.

  4. Nic Jones

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    Would be great to have one of these! Fed up of trying to carry using the saddle alone… Thanks for pointing these out!

  5. Eddie

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    This looks really good. It would help get the Brompton around the home and at work.

  6. Dave Brabants

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    I’ve had my Brompton for 15 years now and its a great bike, but the carrying handle would make it greater still.

  7. David Gray

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    I would prefer it if there was no leather on the handle.

  8. Richard Scrase

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    Yes please, anything to stop me cleaning my brompton on my suit

  9. Carol W

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    My wee Brompton would appreciate that 🙂

  10. Louise Skipton-Carter

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    I need definitely need one of those! Been struggling with lifting my Brompton on and off trains. 🙂

  11. Giuseppe Caruso

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    Handle Handle Handle

  12. Barbara Disney

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    ooh that would help this little old lady get her brompton onto the train – bike plus bag plus flask of tea- still cycling

  13. Paul Hubert

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    I’m sure it’s a good idea. All the same, in the days when I used to commute with my Brompton everyday I managed to negotiate Leeds City Station and sometimes buses without too much ado.

  14. Jane

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    Yes please. I’d love one – so would Brompton2.

  15. Robert Clark

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    Congrats to Off yer bike to come up with this solution!

  16. T Deave

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    Fantastic, great solution.

  17. Charlotte

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    My cousin has recently bought a Brompton and I would love to be able to give him this as a present!

  18. Ray

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    Quite happy without one, I use the saddle despite the lack of finger grips on my Brookes.

  19. Wayne Fox

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    I often get carried away by my Brompton.

  20. Simon Davies

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    Is ‘Brompton Shoulder’ in the medical textbooks yet? Will this handle alleviate it?

  21. Marcus Edward-Aldworth

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    I I have been considering getting one of these handles for the last few months so this could be two birds with one stone as I am also considering getting insurance with you guys as well so thanks very much for the information and the quote and I look forward hopefully to hearing from you you about my handle

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