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You can get a Brommie from Hong Kong for a little over RM4K. Here in Malaysia, so far the usual models are the top end model which is 6 speed and it's almost 7K. Bear in mind though, it's a bike where you either like it or hate it and this is why Brommie riders tend to group to themselves although they do join others for rides. Many says they are snobbish, hahaha but not my few fellow riders. Just that we don't comment on other rider's ride, be it a Trinx or an Alex Moulton. We just ride together. Sometimes I hear them complaining about parts and servicing though and also their tires and tubes are always out of stock!
it is like having a ferrari but no much workshop can service it in Malaysia. Spare parts might be an issue.
Some might afford to buy but may not well verse in doing self-servicing. So i go to learn how to do it, at least the basic one.
No doubt you can get from HK and UK cheaper after you get the VAT refund, if you can claim the VAT. Either you are going there coincidentally for business trip or holiday, then it is good idea to get one. But purposely fly there,
haha
nevertheless, this is what i found from Brompton Support:
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We only sell our bikes through specialist bicycle retailers, partly because we believe that there is no substitute for proper advice at the point of sale, but also because we consider it essential that our bikes are properly serviced by qualified mechanics. The maintenance needs of a Brompton are much the same as those of any conventional, fixed-frame bike.
Every Brompton dealer should carry a minimum complement of spare parts and be able to handle most of the servicing that a Brompton may require over the course of its working life. Very occasionally, repairs or servicing may be required that are beyond the facilities of a typical dealership; nevertheless, such off-site work will be arranged through the dealer as well.
We cannot accept delivery of bicycles for servicing direct from the public, even for substantial repairs or warranty claims. By handling relations with the public, our dealers allow us to focus on our manufacturing operations while offering the public the best service possible.
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https://brompton.zendesk.com/entries/216972...ing-informationQUOTE
Certain items on any bicycle take time to bed in; to avoid damage, these need attention soon after you have bought the bike. The dealer that sold you your bike will be happy to perform this first important service without charge, however, it must be redeemed within three months of purchase; they will pay particular attention to the following items:
-Spokes The tension of the spokes should be checked and adjustments made to suit. If a spoke becomes loose for any reason, neighbouring spokes will be carrying extra load and may fail.
-Crank Axle Bolts & Pedals These must be checked for tightness. The correct torque is 30NM (the thread for the LH pedal is left hand). If these items work loose, the aluminium cranks will almost certainly become irretrievably damaged.
-Cables Although the cables are pre-stretched, inevitably there is further initial stretch. As this affects hub-gear control, the gears should be checked for correct adjustment. It's well worth setting the brakes at the same time.
Source :
https://brompton.zendesk.com/entries/216978...00-mile-serviceThis can be a good reason why
it is better to buy locally. Anything goes wrong within 3 months, you can get the dealer to repair without charge. Or you prefer to send to HK where you got it from?
Brompton comes with reputation (honoured with 2 Queen's award), i hope the dealers wont screw up their reputation.. haha
This post has been edited by zeliustitan: Mar 11 2014, 04:06 PM 
Mar 11 2014, 02:02 PM
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