Copenhagen is a somewhat different city to have a Brompton.
Some thoughts on commuting around CPH on my M over the last two years
There are very few Bromptons around. I mean fewer than any one other European city I've been to, way less than NYC, fewer than major cities in South America. So few that the Brompton dealer I used to go to is not dealing Brompton parts anymore. If I need something specific, I order from the Brompton store in Hamburg.
People are really not used to folding bikes in general. This is probably due to the fact that they are completely unnecessary for the everyday life. You can bring any bike on trains and metro. I still get the curious looks and people asking about it, but it’s a different level, it’s “why bother having a weird bike like this?” Still enjoyable.
The few Bromptons I see around are ridden by older people. Meaning above 60, frequently couples. I wonder why this is a niche. Maybe because the frame is really low, it’s easier to mount. I Still get Brompton nods from them.
I've never felt safer locking it anywhere in the street. Bike theft in CPH is super normal, but probably because Bromptons are so different, I’ve never felt they were subjected to it. I left my bike overnight for months in front of my apartment, never had any issues. I get by with a good lock.
I fold my bike less than once a week, but I still get a lot of practicality out of it. In a city with crowded bike stands, it's super convenient for parking. You can always squeeze it somewhere. It’s also great in the bicycle jams after concerts and football matches. .
And the ultimate matryoshka of carrying a Brompton on a Christiania cargo.
Other than that, Brompton as enjoyable as ever. Specially with zero hills around
by HowamI2581