Brompton crank snapped

[rootes]

Change to a white frame when they did the frame warranty, then this happened..

https://www.flickr.com/photos/sitrickett/4475072577/

Again the design of the crank is different these days.

 

[e-rider]

Hi I am a new bromptom owner your scaring me with pictures like this I will be checking my bromptom all the time now. I have been rideing dahon for years still good as new

I have never owned a Brompton but I've read a lot about them - It appears that Brompton have created a 'premium' brand simply by charging a high price for the product rathet than actually producing a high quality product - sure Brompton frames are strong and the folding design is good but......
Dahon on the other hand seem to have a poor reputation even though many owners only report very positive experiences?

 

[TheDoctor]

Brompton have the odd component break. Dahon have the odd frame break.
A crank is easier to replace than a frame which hasn't been made for a year...

 

[jefmcg]

I do hope you are not claiming this clearly impressive display of strength as your own jefcmg? ;-)

Lol, no. I just googled it (I think - it was more than a year ago). Never meant to claim it was my work.

I have broken a saddle rail, but that with was the impressive force of my arse rather than my legs