I got this comment from Richard and I decided to answer it in a post.
What to do what to do. If I was doing it again I would go for another colour but don’t ask me what colour as everytime I see a Brompton that becomes my favourite colour. I saw a red one last week and I wanted a red one until I saw this soft cream colour this afternoon.'Found your site after searching for 'yellow Brompton' (even if yours aint)So what do you think - if you did it all again would you still get a black model?Just about to cyclescheme one and am choosing between red, black and yellow ....'
Yellow is a rare colour in London and I am always on the look out for Brompton riders on yellow bikes. The last time I saw one was outside Waterstones in Garrick Street on a rainy day over a year ago and it stood out like a ray of sunshine. The paint work was gloss and as you know the paint work on new Bromptons is now matt.
I think you go with your heart but more important is make sure you have the right model for your needs.
Photos
- Apart from the woman on the cream Brompton these pictures were taken over a year ago and so the colours may not be available anymore.
- I loved the combination of the leopard print flats and the cream of the bike. Style in motion.
Comments
I've got another four black cycles and one which I inherited which is very dark blue.
I've never quite liked the look of choosing one colour for the main frame and another colour for the rest of the frame. If I had to choose another colour again my only criteria would be that the whole frame would be the same colour. But of course it's all down to personal choice.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chough/4500746904/
I love it!
as for yellow, two bromptons crossed each other in front of me and both were yellow... am thinking yellow is on the up!
By the way, any recommendations (or perhaps a blog post!) on an elegant cycling mac? basically a waterproof coat, but not one that makes me look like I am in a race! Actually I want it for walking as much as cycling.
I was searching online for a cute cycling coat and found your blog. I love it! So much good information as I just got a Brompton and am still learning lots about cycling in London. I'll definitely keep reading and looking for the perfect cycling mac! Thanks for writing....
P.S. my brompton is yellow:)