I have always been a fan of folding bikes, and the Brompton is the best.

​Twenty years ago my GP, a mountain biker in his spare time, told me “I am determined to keep you on your bike”. Several bikes later, now that I am 80 years old and weigh 80 kgs I am still riding thanks to the ARCC Electrical Conversion for Brompton bikes.

​I have owned, over the years, a Birdy, a Bickerton, a Fold-it, a Dawes Kingpin and 6 Bromptons; all had their merits, but the Brompton won on on every count. Folders are bound to be a compromise; the Brompton, with electric assist, is the top folder for me.

​There are numerous electric conversions available for the Brompton. Before choosing the ARCC conversion I had test-ridden the Brompton Electric, the Brompton Brazen conversion and the Nano Brompton.

​Back in 2018 I first heard of the ARCC conversion from a cycling friend who has the ARCC Moulton conversion. I rode the Moulton, and since I had a Brompton M6R I went on a four-train trip from Cromford in Derbyshire Dales to Cambridge to have a test ride on the ARCC electrically converted Brompton. It was just great, excellent design, and fine engineering. A great leap forward for someone who is a keen cyclist now with a dodgy knee.

​Being met at Whittlesford Parkway Station and taken to the ARCC campus was the start of a great day out. The team at ARCC were well informed, helpful and friendly. After sales support has been exceptional and I recommend anyone wanting an electric Brompton, or wanting to motorise their own Brompton, to go to ARCC for the best high quality conversion.