Alongside producing superior electric retrofit systems, ARCC Bikes prides itself on pairing its conversion kit with superbly engineered bicycles. That is why, in addition to its in-house designed frames, the Abington and Rosemont, ARCC Bikes offers a bespoke electric retrofitting service for the iconic Brompton, performed on-site here at ARCC Innovations.

ARCC Electric Brompton, Photo Credits: Richard Peace — ARCC Electric Conversion System, for Bromptons, Photo Credits: Richard Peace

At 45 years old, the Brompton design remains as brilliant as ever. From its humble beginnings in the West London flat of its inventor, Andrew Ritchie, Brompton is now a world-renowned marque with thousands of avid riders and a wide range of models to choose from.

Indeed, as the world’s first commercially successful folding bike, the Brompton’s precise engineering has stood the test of time. With its hinged frame and sixteen-inch wheels, the Brompton has an ultra-compact folded size, allowing it to be easily stored in luggage racks and carried by hand. Its small wheels, which have low drag and inertia, coupled to the Brompton’s rubber block suspension, give the bike great acceleration and ride stability.

Remarkably durable whilst remaining very light, the Brompton’s steel frame is hand brazed by individual craftsmen. Its modular components, allowing for easy maintenance, also provide superior rigidity and its low step-over height allows it to be mounted effortlessly.

A staple of British style and multimodal transport, the Brompton is hugely popular with commuters, as well as amongst long-haul travellers. The versatile frame accommodates a range of luggage cases that make this a great touring bike too.

At ARCC Bikes, the Brompton design is enhanced with the Intelligent Drive Pod. Without infringing on the folding mechanism, the Intelligent Drive Pod adds state-of-the-art motor and ride technology and fits sturdily and discretely to the Brompton, with its parts CNC-machined here at ARCC Innovations.

The pod equips the folding bike with several innovative features. This includes a highly sensitive torque pedal sensor, which allows for far more responsive power control than the usual-cadence driven system, as well as an inclinometer/accelerometer which can almost instantaneously detect gradient changes and adjust motor output accordingly. This means riding up a hill gives the sensation of riding on a flat stretch, allowing you to commute to work from almost any distance without breaking a sweat.

Intelligent Drive Pod with Bosch battery, Photo Credits: Richard Peace

The pod comes with a launch control function, which provides three seconds of maximum acceleration when moving away from lights and crossings in heavy traffic. It also features unique Bluetooth connectivity, allowing for wireless control of the system’s power levels via the handlebar-mounted controller.

Neither does the pod compromise the Brompton’s lightweight design, only adding 3.9kg, and the pod’s low positioning on the front forks maintains the folded bike’s wieldiness. The system is also compatible with most Brompton bags; its Bosch battery is stored within the luggage case and connected to the pod via a special adapter. The bag can be easily removed, with battery inside, when the ARCC Electric Conversion for Brompton is folded and in transit. Extra batteries for longer trips can also be stored in your Brompton bag.

Photo Credits: @adamhusler and @yogaandphoto

With a five-year warranty from ARCC, the Intelligent Drive Pod is constantly regulated by a committed team of technicians. Your current Brompton can be fitted with the pod and the remaining warranty on the bike will be honoured by ARCC Bikes.

To experience the Intelligent Drive Pod for yourself, visit ARCC Bikes’ website to arrange a test ride at its ARCC Innovations site, or book your conversion today.

The ARCC Electric Conversion Kit for Bromptons: The Ultimate Commuter Bike Enhanced