Brompton Expert Pro-Build

Your Brompton, Perfected

You're buying one of the finest folding bikes in the world. We make sure it arrives that way.

Factory-assembled bikes are built to spec—but "spec" doesn't mean perfect. It means acceptable. Components shift in transit. Wheels lose tension. Brakes rub. Gears skip. We've opened boxes from Brompton and found bikes that never should have shipped.

We've been building Bromptons for almost 20 years. We know what to look for—and we know what it takes to get one right.

Select our Expert Pro-Build at when adding your Brompton to your cart and we'll inspect the frame for defects, true the wheels, dial in the brakes and gears, torque every fastener, install your accessories, test ride it, and have a second mechanic verify our work. It's a $150 service. It's free. You've already decided you want the best folding bike on the planet. Don't let the last mile undo it. Customers fly across the country to pickup their Bromptons from us. This is why. Select Expert Pro-Build at checkout. Ride the bike you paid for.

Pickup: Your bike is ready to ride the moment you arrive.
Shipping: We repack every bike with added protection—your Brompton arrives perfect. Just install the saddle (30 seconds) and ride.

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Two Steps. Zero Compromises.

Step 1: Inspection

 Before any work begins, every Brompton is inspected for factory defects and shipping damage. Most pass—but when something slips through, we find it. We've caught missed brazing, poor welds, cosmetic issues, and components that never should have left London. It's 5,000 miles from the factory to Portland. Things happen.

If a bike doesn't meet our standards, we replace it or swap the affected parts before moving forward. You'll never know there was a problem—because we handled it.

Step 2: Expert Pro-Build

Once a bike passes inspection, our certified technicians get to work. Even well-made bikes leave the factory with small issues – It's just the reality of mass production. Our mechanics find and correct:

• Wheels that need truing or tensioning
• Brakes that rub or need centering
• Gears that skip or hesitate
• Fasteners that need proper torque
• Headsets or hubs that need adjustment

Then we install any accessories you ordered. Then we test ride it. Then a second mechanic checks our work. Your bike arrives dialed—not just assembled.

See What Goes Into an Expert Pro-Build

The Complete Expert Brompton Pro-Build Checklist

Inspection

• Is the correct bike in the box? We've seen it all.
• Serial number confirmation
• Frame and components checked for manufacturing flaws and shipping damage
  
• Owner's manual and included accessories confirmed
  

Wheels & Drivetrain

• Wheels trued and tensioned to specification
• Hubs adjusted for smooth rolling
• Tires seated properly & inflated to proper pressure
• Cranks and chainring bolts torqued to spec
• Chain tensioner nut torqued to spec
• Bottom bracket torqued to spec

Controls & Fit

• Brakes centered and adjusted for optimal stopping power
• Gears indexed for smooth, precise shifting
• Headset adjusted for responsive handling
• Handlebar clamp torqued to spec
• Grips positioned correctly
• Seat clamp adjusted
• Pedals torqued to spec with grease
• Lower stop disc adjusted for proper folding clearance

Electrical Systems (Electric models)

• Lighting and electrical firmware checked and updated
• Battery health verified
• Motor operation tested

Accessories & Add-Ons

• All purchased accessories professionally installed
• Racks, bags, lights, fenders, and other components mounted correctly
• Cable routing optimized for clean appearance

Quality Assurance

• All fasteners checked with thread lock or grease where appropriate
• Folding mechanism tested and lubricated
• Test ridden
• Second mechanic verification of all work

Packaging & Shipping (Shipped orders)

• Frame and components wrapped with protective materials
• Saddle removed (30-second reinstall by customer)
• Repackaged with enhanced shipping protection
• Quick-start guide included with saddle installation instructions

More Than a Standard Assembly

• Ride-ready on arrival—pickup customers ride away immediately; shipped bikes need only saddle installation (30 seconds)
• Longer component life—proper setup and torque specs reduce early wear and prevent issues
• Double-checked quality—every Expert Pro-Build is verified by a second certified mechanic
• Accessories installed—add racks, bags, lights, or fenders at checkout; we mount them before delivery
• Real support—we know and ride Bromptons
• Expert technicians—backed by Aaron Olson and the Clever Cycles Service Team

Ready to Ride?

Every Brompton from Clever Cycles includes Expert Pro-Build at no extra cost. Free shipping. Professional preparation. Real support.

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Why Buy Your Brompton From Clever Cycles?

Buy direct from Brompton or a typical retailer and you get exactly what leaves the factory: a bike that's assembled, but not optimized. Components may need adjustment. The trip from London isn't always kind. Accessories arrive in the box, not on the bike.

Every Brompton from Clever Cycles includes Expert Pro-Build. We inspect, adjust, test ride, and verify before it reaches you—whether you pick it up or we ship it across the country.