Intro

The branding on my black lacquer Brompton is very sleek and understated. A black decal on a dark frame means that it’s not really visible. With so many copycat bikes out there – here’s looking at you 3SIXTY & PIKES & LITEPRO & TRIFOLD – it appears as though everybody is riding the same bike!

Review

I decided to add another (rather understated) decal in the form of a brass look badge onto the bike. Also available in silver, it keeps in line with the classic vintage styling the bike exudes. The hardest decision after purchasing this badge is where to place it? I experimented with it in a few different positions (forks, Low-stem and mainframe). Still, I ultimately decided that it should take pride of place on the upper-stem, just below my handlebar – in plain sight, for everyone to see.

This is a cheap addition to customising your bike and gives it an extra sense of uniqueness. You can purchase the decal from the link below. It takes approximately two weeks to arrive.

Extra tip: the metal badge has a 3m adhesive backing. Depending on where you place it, I would advise affixing multiple cable ties around the area to help shape the metal and ensure the entire surface area is sticking.