SHOULD YOU BUY A BROMPTON CLONE ...Is a Brompton Clone For You???

Should You Buy a Brompton Clone in 2026? What I Learned from My Cranston S9 If you’ve been eyeing a Brompton but the sticker price is hard to justify, you’ve probably seen Brompton clones like the Cranston, Pikes, 3Sixty, Litepro, and other “BrompNot” bikes popping up everywhere. In this video, I share my honest experience after riding my Cranston S9 for 8 months, including a 7-day Japan tour, and break down whether a Brompton clone is actually worth it or if you should just buy the real thing. This is not a Brompton hate video, and it’s not a clone fanboy video either. I respect Brompton and what it offers, but I also know what a good clone can offer for the right rider. If you’re budget-conscious, don’t ride often, or just want to test whether folding-bike life fits your schedule, this video is for you. In this video: What a Brompton clone really is My real-world experience with the Cranston S9 Who should buy a clone Who should buy the real Brompton What I learned after 8 months of riding and touring If this video helps you decide, please like, subscribe, and check out my other videos on the Cranston S9 and my Japan bike tour. Channel: 1rabidbiker Bike: Cranston S9 Location: Japan / Shimanami Kaido #brompton #bromptonclone #foldingbike #cranstons9 #bikepacking #japancycling #shimanamikaido #1rabidbiker