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Brompton II: Electric Boogaloo

Posted on July 19, 2008November 13, 2018 by

My new S-type Brompton

A week ago I was feeling pretty teed off about my stolen Brompton bicycle from Union Square.  Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes and condolences.

Since then I have made a conscious effort to let go of the anger and accept that my beloved bike is in the end just an object.  It actually took awhile to file a stolen property report with with the NYPD, which I finally managed to complete on Wednesday. Almost simultaneously, I found unexpected cash coming my way from various sources, including my Economic Stimulus check from the gummint.

Flush from my unanticipated windfall, I went to David, my bike mechanic at Bfold and told him to assemble a new bike for me.  I just picked it up, so behold my beautiful new, jet-black S-type Brompton.  She rides like a dream and feels a good bit lighter than my previous Brompton.  I’m not sure how I feel about the sportier handlebars, but I think I’ll get used to them.

Click here for more pics or see the slideshow after the jump.

Next up: a better lock and a new helmet!

3 thoughts on “Brompton II: Electric Boogaloo”

  1. cindy says:
    July 20, 2008 at 1:37 am

    congrats!! Thattotally sucks about the old one. Hopefully thisone will last atleast the next 5.

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  2. Paul says:
    July 20, 2008 at 9:10 am

    w00h00! Damn, is that sweet. Once I’m back States-side, I’m investing in one of my own. Great ride and nice pix! Congrats!

    Reply
  3. rikomatic says:
    July 20, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    Thanks guys. I rode it over the Manhattan Bridge for the first time this afternoon. Rides like a dream.

    Reply

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