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Brompton vs Cannondale:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Brompton had more branded searches than Cannondale among bike brands in the United Kingdom. Brompton had about 22,200 branded searches, while Cannondale had 8,100. Brompton made up 8.9% of all bike brand searches we track, and Cannondale accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike brands, Brompton appeared in one of the four answers and Cannondale in none.

Among bike brands in the United Kingdom in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Brompton, about 3 searches for every 1 for Cannondale

Brompton 22.2K searchesCannondale 8.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Brompton, mentioned in 1 of 4 answers, Cannondale in 0

Brompton in 1 of 4Cannondale in 0 of 4

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Top bike brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Brompton was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Cannondale did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Giant1st
  2. Boardman2nd
  3. Trek3rd
  4. Specialized4th
  5. Carrera–
  6. Canyon–
  7. Brompton–
  8. Cube–
  9. Pinarello–
  10. Cannondale–
  11. +4 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Trek3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Boardman3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Specialized2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Giant2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Brompton1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Carrera0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Canyon0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Cube0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Pinarello0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Cannondale0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

+4 more

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4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best road bike brand for a beginner?”

    1. 1Giant
    2. 2Trek
    3. 3Specialized
    4. 4Boardman
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which bike brand gives the best value in the UK?”

    1. 1Giant
    2. 2Boardman
    3. 3Trek
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best folding bike for commuting?”

    1. 1Brompton
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “bikes”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “road bikes”

    1. 1Boardman
    2. 2Trek
    3. 3Specialized

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 27, 2026.

Is Brompton or Cannondale more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Brompton and Cannondale by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 bike brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.

Brompton and Cannondale among bike brands in the United Kingdom, by month

Share of searches by month for Brompton, Cannondale. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCarreraCanyonTrekBromptonSpecializedCubeGiantBoardmanPinarelloCannondaleOrbeaRaleighRibbleVitus
Oct 202518.2%14.8%12.2%12.2%8.1%6.6%6.6%3.6%3.5%3.6%3%3.6%2%2%
Nov 202519.8%13.2%13.2%10.8%8.8%5.9%7.2%4%4.1%3.2%2.6%3.2%2.1%1.8%
Dec 202517.1%14%11.4%11.4%9.4%6.3%7.7%4.2%4%3.4%2.8%4.2%2.3%1.8%
Jan 202613.5%16.5%11%13.5%9%6%7.4%4%4.4%4%3.3%3.3%2.7%1.5%
Feb 202614.3%14.3%11.7%11.7%9.5%6.4%7.8%4.3%5%4.3%3.5%3.5%2.3%1.5%
Mar 202615.2%12.5%12.5%10.2%10.2%6.8%8.3%4.5%4.4%4.5%3%3.7%2.5%1.7%
Apr 202615.8%12.9%12.9%8.7%10.6%7.1%8.7%4.7%4%3.9%3.2%3.2%2.6%1.7%
May 202617.2%14.1%14.1%9.4%9.4%6.3%7.7%4.2%4.1%3.4%2.8%3.4%2.3%1.5%
Jun 202616.6%16.6%13.6%9.1%7.4%6.1%7.4%4.1%4.2%4.1%3.3%3.3%2.7%1.5%
Jul 202619.2%12.9%12.9%8.6%7%7%8.6%4.7%4.9%3.1%3.1%3.8%2.6%1.4%
Aug 202614.1%11.5%11.5%7.7%7.7%7.7%7.7%4.2%3.6%2.8%2.8%14.1%2.8%1.5%
Sep 202619.8%13.2%13.2%8.9%8.9%7.2%7.2%4%3.8%3.2%3.2%3.2%2.6%1.4%

How has the Brompton and Cannondale comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Brompton was ahead of Cannondale in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Brompton’s share of searches among bike brands in the United Kingdom moved from 12.2% to 8.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cannondale’s share of searches among bike brands in the United Kingdom moved from 3.6% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 8.1K.

How did search popularity change for United Kingdom bike brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Brompton overtook Raleigh to rank 4th among bike brands in the United Kingdom, with 8.9% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Cannondale rose from 11th to 10th among bike brands in the United Kingdom.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Brompton’s and Cannondale’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Brompton

1 branded search term

  • brompton

Cannondale

1 branded search term

  • cannondale

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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