What's the value......

[Fastpedaller]

....... of a Brompton superlight? It's a 2-speed from 2007, and to be clear it was owned by a collector and hadn't been ridden. I like it, and have done just under 100 miles with it, but it is an indulgence as I won't be using it regularly enough to do it justice. It has straight bars, a Brompton titanium seatpin and original tyres (don't be phased by that, as it was kept in the dark so they are perfect) I've only had it 6 months, and as stated less than 100 miles it is mint despite its age.

 

[Spiderweb]

....... of a Brompton superlight? It's a 2-speed from 2007, and to be clear it was owned by a collector and hadn't been ridden. I like it, and have done just under 100 miles with it, but it is an indulgence as I won't be using it regularly enough to do it justice. It has straight bars, a Brompton titanium seatpin and original tyres (don't be phased by that, as it was kept in the dark so they are perfect) I've only had it 6 months, and as stated less than 100 miles it is mint despite its age.

Really need to see a few pics.

 

[Kell]

I’d say £1.

And then offer to buy it.

 

[All uphill]

I’d say £1.

And then offer to buy it.

I'll go to £1.50

 

[Fastpedaller]

Really need to see a few pics.

Just imagine a brand new one! I'll only be taking lots of snaps if I decide to sell (which will depend on its value), otherwise I'll just enjoy it on the odd occasions

 

[Cycleops]

Look on eBay to see what they're going for. Simples.

 

[rogerzilla]

They don't have the cachet they once had, because of the full titanium model. Also, the components are better now (except for the gear linkage, which Brompton made worse). I'd guess at £1600 if it's really unused, but it will need new tyres.

 

[Spiderweb]

They don't have the cachet they once had, because of the full titanium model. Also, the components are better now (except for the gear linkage, which Brompton made worse). I'd guess at £1600 if it's really unused, but it will need new tyres.

£1600! Isn’t that more than they cost new or is this a special limited edition model?
You can buy a brand new Brompton for around £1100.
It’s not a new bike, it’s 16 years old and comes with no manufacturers warranty.

I’d guess something in the region of £600. Still need to see pics.

 

[rogerzilla]

£1600! Isn’t that more than they cost new or is this a special limited edition model?
You can buy a brand new Brompton for around £1100.
It’s not a new bike, it’s 16 years old and comes with no manufacturers warranty.

I’d guess something in the region of £600. Still need to see pics.

The rule of thumb for Bromptons is that one in average condition holds its original purchase price. Recently, you can add 25% to this.

The bike would have been about £950 new, I think, but it is not in average used condition.

You can't compare the brand new £1100 bike with this: the superlight ones cost twice as much as the standard ones when new.

 

[tinywheels]

£1600! Isn’t that more than they cost new or is this a special limited edition model?
You can buy a brand new Brompton for around £1100.
It’s not a new bike, it’s 16 years old and comes with no manufacturers warranty.

I’d guess something in the region of £600. Still need to see pics.

I think you're correct.
only a mug would pay the premium for this.
on a cycle to work scheme, you could get a nice new bike for a good discount.
I think the days of pandemic prices are over.My local dealer is full of bromptons.
Prices have moved south on used bikes in general. I suspect its only the tight grip Brompton have over their retailers that stops new ones being discounted.
I just paid £200 for a service on my one. OK, so I needed a couple of parts,but the cost is still eyebrow raising to many.
Perhaps with a cost of living crisis,now is the time for Brompton and the sellers of used ones to look at their pricing.

 

[biggs682]

I have been looking at used Bromptons and they do seem to hold value well .

 

[T4tomo]

....... of a Brompton superlight? It's a 2-speed from 2007, and to be clear it was owned by a collector and hadn't been ridden. I like it, and have done just under 100 miles with it, but it is an indulgence as I won't be using it regularly enough to do it justice. It has straight bars, a Brompton titanium seatpin and original tyres (don't be phased by that, as it was kept in the dark so they are perfect) I've only had it 6 months, and as stated less than 100 miles it is mint despite its age.

sound like you have recently bought it, so what you paid for it would be a decent starting point...

 

[Cycleops]

There's a very similar Superlight 2009 on The Bay for £1500 or best offer. What he might be offered we might speculate on.

 

[T4tomo]

£1600! Isn’t that more than they cost new or is this a special limited edition model?
You can buy a brand new Brompton for around £1100.
It’s not a new bike, it’s 16 years old and comes with no manufacturers warranty.

I’d guess something in the region of £600. Still need to see pics.

The superlight is part titanium part steel and is about £2300 new, albeit with the 4 gears rather than 2.

 

[tinywheels]

The superlight is part titanium part steel and is about £2300 new, albeit with the 4 gears rather than 2.

so,£2300 less 42% on cycle to work, do the math and why would you pay £1400 for a very old bike.