Does anyone else have issues with the quality of this bike? I’m a little disappointed of the fact that certain parts started rusting very quickly even though I store it indoors and it’s not being used often . I even had an accident because my handle bar got stuck stopping hinging / falling down by itself. I was tinkering around with it and added some grease. But because it was still stuck in the upright position I assumed it was screwed shut. But it wasn’t … I flew over the handle bar… luckily i was okay and yes I didn’t play close enough attention but I’m not accustomed to handle bar standing upright by itself…
I wondering If brompton should replace the rusty bolts and screws.
My 2014 brompton feels better than this one, a little more sturdy and no issues with rust.
Maybe it had to do with the corona pandemic? I know they didn’t have the original seats anymore either.
by Dutchiesurfnskate50
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Did you leave it outside? Or you live near a beach?
Mine is flawless 2 years in. I maintain it though and it’s kept indoors.
I have the exact same bike and color from 2022, been riding it every single day in France since I bought it and it looks pristine new.
I washed it only once after the last winter because it was really dirty.
(I ride 15km every day)
I guess you live close to the sea ?
Ultimately they’re metal parts.
If you ride in wet conditions and don’t clear off all the rain water after a ride with a cloth, you risk light rusting.
Rust proof finishes to metal parts can only work so well and last so long.
If you live in the U.K. then rain and rust is something you need to think about.
This is then exacerbated if you live closer to the coast