{"product_id":"vintage-brompton-5-speed-1990-black-all-original-parts-lightly-used","title":"Vintage Brompton 5 Speed 1990 - Black - All original parts. Lightly used.","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRare Early Brompton Folding Bicycle – circa 1990\/91 – 5 Speed – Frame No. 3547\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eVery early Brompton folding bicycle in largely original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFrame stamp is 3547 and the original Sturmey Archer 5-speed hub is date marked 90-9, indicating late 1990 manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn increasingly hard-to-find early Brompton, especially in original 5-speed specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe bike folds and rides correctly and appears complete with original rear rack, mudguards and Sturmey Archer hub gear setup. The frame is in remarkably solid condition for its age with no significant rust issues visible, aside from some light corrosion on the seatpost clamp nut which would be inexpensive and straightforward to replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRides and folds properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Sturmey Archer 5-speed hub gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal rear rack and mudguards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaintwork and decals presentable for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStored indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTyres currently flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould benefit from a general service before regular use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as an original vintage bicycle rather than a restored example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis would suit:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrompton collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evintage folding bike enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eor someone looking for an early UK-built Brompton to preserve and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eGiven the age of the bicycle, it is sold as seen and would benefit from a general service before regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlease study photos carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny questions please ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h3sb8b\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\nCollection preferred\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1svxbds\" data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\nOr Parcelforce 48 Large \/ specialist bike courier - UK ONLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords: vintage Brompton, early Brompton, Andrew Ritchie Brompton, Sturmey Archer, folding bicycle, UK made Brompton, collectible Brompton, classic Brompton.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brompton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57313898955129,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/9640\/3321\/files\/s-l1600_19779b7a-7d6b-4628-9857-7c187afd0eb7.jpg?v=1779383116","url":"https:\/\/www.foldingbikes4u.co.uk\/products\/vintage-brompton-5-speed-1990-black-all-original-parts-lightly-used","provider":"Folding Bikes 4U","version":"1.0","type":"link"}