Greetings… we will be spending a bit of FAM TIME (*not* in Greece, dang!) and thus the shop will be CLOSED from Friday, July 18, through Wednesday, July 23. ••• BACK OPEN ON THURSDAY, July 24.
Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause.
DO NOTE THAT TRANSPORT CYCLES also knows how to fix Bromptons and carries some B parts!
FRIDAY 12/13 5 pm to 8-ish… MINGLE JINGLE, our holiday open house.
We invite Bromptoneers to come through and enjoy some light refreshments, and possibly endure some semi-challenging Brompton games (yes there will be swag and chintzy prizes!) that will test your knowledge of the world’s best folder bike.
It’s warming up and there are so many different ways to get out and ride your Brompton (or *other* bike)! Let’s us quickly get started–
MAY:
–15th- THE RIDE OF SILENCE is not fun; that is intentional. This solemn group ride serves to remind one and all that the streets of Philadelphia should not be life-threatening. MEET 6:30 PM , north side of City Hall. More info: https://bicyclecoalition.org/events/ride-of-silence-24/
-17th- BIKE TO WORK (and wherever!) Day • MEET 8 AM (in North, or South, or West Philly) Pick your spot here https://bicyclecoalition.org/events/bike-to-work-wherever-day-24/ (We will be at W. Philly — 33rd & Spruce St., by the Penn Museum and we often see a clump of Bromptons on hand for the ride to City Hall)
-23rd- THE BROMMIE CLINIC (NIGHT SESSION!) • Our fun and free Brompton maintenance clinic usually takes place on Saturday mornings. BUT we’ve had requests for an evening class – and so on Thursday, 23 May, we’ll do one starting at 6:30 PM (till about 8 PM). If you’d like to learn how to keep your Brompton Folder happy, sign up for this hands-on class (via info@trophybikes.com ) . Spaces are limited, so don’t tarry!
-26- Brompton-On-Rail Excursion • One of the many benefits of the Brompton is how well it gets along with planes, trains and automobiles. For our first Brompton Excursion, we shall take a day trip on SEPTA Regional Rail to the charming town of MEDIA, PA (recently named as one of 50 Best U.S. Places to Live). • • • On Sunday, 26 May, we’ll meet at 10:30 AM (inside PHL’s beautiful 30th Street Station) to catch the 10:54 WAWA Local to Media. After disembarking, we’ll take an easy-paced ride, see some classic architecture, visit a lovely park, then visit an even more lovely stationery shop, and finally have our pick of places for a late brunch (even a beer for those who wish)… before we catch a return train to the city.
This is an R-S-V-P event: if we get, let’s say, 6 people signed up ONE WEEK in advance (5/20), the ride is ON! ( sign up with us via info@trophybikes.com )
(As we’re riding the rails, BROMPTONS-ONLY, please… we may have a B or two to loan, contact us soon for that,) OH, and we’ll cover train tickets for the first three Bromptoneers to sign up.
WE DO NOT ORGANIZE THE INCREDIBLE “WEDNESDAY NIGHT RIDES” which is probably why we enjoy these every-other-Wednesday-night affairs so much. Recently, we were swept along amidst more than 250 riders from sunset to dusk.
Go on one, or many–there are almost always a few Bromptons whizzing along on these party-paced rides… Here’s the link: https://www.instagram.com/wednesdaynightrides/
SORRY THIS RAN LONG, but we didn’t want to leave anything out!
Thank you for reading all the way to the bottom … – mcget/trophybikes phila.
OH, WAIT –– just a quick note to save the date of July 3rd, if you can. That’s when we host the BELL LAP, (our Third Annual) ride that has one requirement–unsurprisingly, that your bicycle be fitted with a bell or horn or other approved warning device (NO? Then you may well be asked to call out, “DING DING!” from time to time.) WE SHALL MEET at Fitler Square (23rd + Pine Sts.) to Proclaim Liberty a full day before everybody else, gathering 6:15 and rolling at 6:30. Pace is stately; we’ll pass more than one notable bell and end up close to the start at a nice tavern. Please Note: This event is for all kinds of bikes and it’s FREE – yet there will be some modest prizes!
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In our humble op, it’s the most practical e-bike currently available.
WHY? Because the Brompton Electric (like the pedal-powered Bs) comes everywhere with you. You’re not locking a costly e-bike outside. It plays well with planes, trains and automobiles. And because it’s part of Brompton (over a million bikes manufactured), you know it’s made to last and supported with service and repair parts, unlike a lot of the “e-Things” being flogged online.
Come through Trophy for a test fold of the ingenious new Brompton Electric. Then take one for a test ride to discover its most important feature (as depicted above): IT’S FUN.
A new, lighter, simpler 4-speed drivetrain; titanium fork and rear triangle; lots of sneaky little changes that save weight and work better.
The Brompton P Line is truly an Advanced Brompton–and we’ve got one that you really must test ride. Come on through – Wed-Sat, Noon-6 p.m. (appointments also available!)
Philadelphia’s smallest bike shop is now selling and servicing BROMPTON – the world’s best folder bikes – at 133 S. 23rd St., just west of Rittenhouse Row and one minute from the SRT bike path
Our popular hands-on Brompton repair class is coming up. Join us on Sat., Feb. 25, 10:15-11:30-ish for and learn all the basics of keeping your folder running well. This is a small workshop, register now to hold down your spot. We provide all the tools, just bring your Brompton.
REGISTER: info@trophybikes.com
COVID-19 NOTICE: All participants will be required to present proof of vax and recent booster. Thanks for your understanding in this matter of public health.
WE NOW OFFER THE MOST PRACTICAL ELECTRIC BIKE AVAILABLE TODAY.
The Brompton Electric combines light weight, a removable battery, and the famous ultra-compact Brompton fold in one amazing package. CONTACT US to arrange your test ride.
We have ordered most of them with the new Black Lacquer, a smokey finish that cloaks the steel, while still letting it peek through. There is no way to get the full effect of this other than in person. We’re here from 8 a.m to 6 p.m. weekdays and 10-4 Sat. and Sun.
We have Black Edition Bromptons in M, H and S bar configurations, so please do let us know what you’re looking for.
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