The Brompton: Engineering for Change

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This book sets out its story - including the complexities of the lightweight design - but is so much more than that. Apex was reprinted in 1990, and we got a bit busy with other things for the next thirty years, then we realised that the Imp had become an iconic masterpiece of 1960s engineering and design for a new generation. On a recent factory visit I witnessed frame number 972,421 being brazed, so all being well the major milestone could occur next month: look out for the Brompton publicity machine to make the most of it, building yet further on our awareness of the brand.

Quite simply, we want to change people's lives -- From the Introduction --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. The first part of The Brompton talks about the product itself – or really, more about the difficulties in building it. Iconic’ is an overused and clichéd term, but it certainly applies to the Brompton, and ‘Brompton Bicycle’ by David Henshaw is the definitive companion volume.Find out about the story of how our small company grew to become one of the biggest cycling brand names in the world with our book, The Brompton - Engineering for Change. TheNotebook by Roland Allen is a gorgeously illustrated cultural history of the humble notebook, from the bustling markets of medieval Florence to the quiet studies of our greatest thinkers.

brings together the experiences of electric car owners, some new to electrics, but others involved for a decade or more. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Many businesses have transitioned from being owned and led by the founder, to having a new management team: the phasing out of Brompton's creator, Andrew Ritchie, wasn't easy, and Butler-Adams provides a candid account of the stressful period over the course of a chapter, and the challenge of 'Founder's syndrome'. Christmas is just around the corner, but DON’T PANIC: we’re here to provide you with the ultimate festive gifting inspiration, and remind you that books are certainly the easiest presents to wrap…!Please do have a browse our eclectic mix of alternative transport books, videos and assorted odd things, as we explore the interface between bicycles and the world of transport. Brompton (the business) is renowned for its effective use of PR: want to make a TV programme about bicycles or British manufacturing? It also acts as a unique maintenance and repair manual, full of tips you won’t find in any standard bike repair book. cc every product is thoroughly tested for as long as it takes to get a proper insight into how well it works. A useful tip… you can double the life of the new sprocket by turning it round… the teeth only wear on one side!