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Brompton C Line Explore Mid Handlebar
The classic all-steel folder. Original design with the 3-part fold, handmade in Brompton’s London factory since 1975.
Compact and robust – it's a seriously engineered bike that’s fun to ride. In the widest range of colours – whatever your ride style, there’s a C Line for you.
Key Features
- Explore 6 speed gearing combines a 3-speed hub gear with a simple derailleur which moves the chain between two cogs to give you 6 evenly-spaced gears. This gearing is ideal for hilly areas, commuting with luggage or tackling longer rides
- Full mudguards for all-weather cycling.
- Front & rear reflectors
- Mid Handlebars (Previously known as M Type): Riser profile for a neutral/relaxed position for average to tall riders. A more sit-up position for shorter riders
- Previous comparable model: Brompton M6L
- Folded Size: 645mm (H) x 565mm (W) x 270mm (D) (25.3'' x 23'' x 10.6'')
- Weight: From 12.3kg
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Technical Specifications
Brompton C Line Explore Mid Handlebar | |
Main Frame, Front Frame and Stem | Precision drawn heat-treated steel tubing with hand brazing and selected auto-brazed joints |
Rear Frame | Hand brazed cold-formed micro-alloy steel tubing |
Fork | Steel brazed fork |
Headset | Brompton headset |
Front Carrier Block | Front carrier block adaptor for all types of Brompton luggage |
Gearing | Brompton Wide-range 6 speed drivetrain (2 x 3 speed), 300% range |
Chainset | (6061) forged aluminium crank with 50T chainring and integrated chainguard |
Bottom Bracket | Square taper bottom bracket |
Brakes | Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers |
Seatpost | Chromoly steel tube, standard length, suitable for maximum inside leg 33"/84cm |
Saddle | Brompton saddle with integrated carry handle (147mm). Incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag. |
Seat clamp | Composite seat clamp and rear frame clip in matt black finish |
Front Wheel | Double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton front hub. |
Rear Wheel | Double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton Wide ratio 3 speed internal gear hub with 2 speed external gears (13 and 16 tooth) |
Tyres | 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon tyre with reflective sidewall. Schwalbe’s GreenGuard layer gives the most puncture resistant tyre Brompton offers |
Handlebars | Mid Handlebars -type triple butted (6061) aluminium handlebar with shot peened finish |
Grips | Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core |
Mudguards | Mudguards with rubberised flap |
Pedals | Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals |
Lighting | Front and rear reflectors |
Pump | Brompton pump with flexible hose compatible with Schrader and Presta Valves |
Folded Size | 645mm (H) x 585mm (W) x 270mm (D) (25.3'' x 23'' x 10.6'') |
Weight | From 12.3 Kg |