| After many hours sifting and trying to figure out which | | | | you are not buying the bike, only finding the right model |
| type of folding bike to buy, I decided on the Brompton | | | | for you. Don't be persuaded to buy at this stage, but |
| range of folding bikes. The reviews and feedback I | | | | do feel free to ask what the best deal they can offer |
| had received from many sources only confirmed my | | | | you is. A point to note: Lots of dealers will have |
| decision. | | | | fantastic sales on last years bikes, so i would seriously |
| With the hard part over, i.e., choosing the type and | | | | consider buying a year old model. |
| model etc., my next challenge was how could I buy a | | | | Step 3: You should now be certain on the exact bike |
| Brompton bike and get the best deal possible. I know | | | | you would like. Go back to the sites you found online |
| Brompton cycles are not the cheapest folding bikes, | | | | and find your model. Be sure to check out the various |
| but I have always believed that investing in quality | | | | promotions and current sales on each site. Find the |
| always pays off in the long run, a rule that has served | | | | cheapest one and check the delivery costs. |
| me well. | | | | Step 4: Make your purchase and get ready to enjoy |
| If you are thinking of buying a Brompton folding bike, or | | | | your new Brompton folding bike, yahoo! |
| any bike for that matter, I hope that following tips | | | | I was able to save myself about 50% of the original |
| below will be of some help and hopefully save you | | | | price using Evans Cycles. They have a price match |
| some cash. | | | | guarantee, free delivery on U.K. orders and they were |
| Step 1: Do your research online: I was able to research | | | | having an online sale at the time on 2008 models. The |
| and find many dealers online with only a few clicks | | | | service was excellent and my bike arrived a few days |
| using Google. Once you have found dealers online, | | | | after i placed my order. |
| make a list of the following: Name, address (nearest | | | | Although the steps above are pretty straight forward, |
| store), folding bikes in stock and prices. | | | | you will be surprised how many cyclists fail to use the |
| Step 2: Once you have your list, go and visit the | | | | Internet to get great deals when buying a bike. So do |
| closest two or three. At each store try and test drive | | | | your research, and you too will get a great deal on a |
| as many models as possible. remember at this stage | | | | new cycle. |