Airnimal has expanded the options available on the Joey, the foldable fast commuter that can be easily taken out for a 100k week-end ride. There are now four models: ‘Sport’ – The original. 8 speed Shimano Alivio derailleur. ‘Commute’ – The versatile commuter. Using Shimano’s 8 speed Nexus, the gear range is wider and lower at the top end than the ‘Sport’. The 24” (507) wheels give the bike a solid feel and increase the choice of wider profile tyres. RRP £750. ‘Explore’ – The [...]

Colours From 1st January 2009, all Brompton bikes will be painted in a matt finish. The switchover from a gloss finish will offer higher consistency in terms of quality, reduce the number of rejected frame parts, eventually remove the need to undercoat the frames and lend the bikes what we feel is a more modern look. Tempest Blue, Kew Green and Ivory will be discontinued, as their similarity to other colours makes them superfluous; Silver will also be discontinued as it only works as a [...]

A new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum presents 99 beautifully crafted objects. Above is the entry by Ben Wilson, enriched by a special edition Brooks Swallow. Images by Brooks