New Brompton Owner - Servicing Advice
Hi everyone,
I recently bought my first Brompton second-hand via eBay: here's the listing. It's a 2021 model M6L. The seller mentioned they haven't had it serviced recently, and while the bike looks clean, I don't have much experience with bikes yet. I'm planning to learn more as I use it, but for now, I want to get it checked over to ensure everything is in good condition.
Since I might have the option for a refund if there are any major undisclosed issues, I think it's worth taking it for a professional servicing. However, I've noticed that servicing costs vary quite a bit, and I'm unsure what option would be best. Here are the options I found
- Premium Brompton Service (£275): If I understand correctly, this includes replacing many parts with new ones.
- Evans Cycles (£120 or £180 + cost of replacements)
- A local bike shop: My university sometimes hires cardiffcycleworkshop for student bike repairs. So, I assume they’re reliable, but I’m not sure about their pricing.
I’m based in Cardiff, so there is no Brompton Service here according to their website, nearest is in Bristol. What would you recommend? Thanks in advance for your advice!