C Line Explore | 6-Speed Folding Bike

C Line: Explore

Geared up to go further

Load this 6-speed all-steel workhorse with luggage and a rack for all-weather commuting or touring, then go explore. Some owners have cycled these around the world. Most use them to improve their day-to-day.

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Drivetrain

Brompton Wide-range 6 speed drivetrain (2 x 3 speed), 300% range

Main Frame

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

Weight

12.1kg

Folded Size

645mm (H) x 565mm (W) x 270mm (D) (25.3'' x 23'' x 10.6'')

Saddle

Brompton saddle, integrated carry handle, mounts for Brompton rear light and saddle bag

Seatpost

Brompton Extended Chromoly steel, Chrome finish. Suitable for maximum inside leg 35"/89cm

Seatclamp

Composite seat clamp and rear frame clip

Pedals

Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals

Hinge Clamps

Composite hinge clamp levers

Front Wheel

Double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton front hub

Rear Wheel

Double wall rim, 28 spoke, Brompton Wide ratio 3 speed internal gear hub

Tyres

349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall

Tubes

Schrader valve

Chainset

6061 forged aluminium crank with 50T chainring and integrated chainguard

Bottom Bracket

Square taper bottom bracket

Chain Pusher

Brompton Chain pusher

Shifter

Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters

Brakes

Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers

Headset

Brompton headset

Front carrier

Front carrier block adaptor for all types of Brompton luggage

Mudguards

Mudguards with rubberized flap

Lighting (reflectors)

Front and rear reflectors

Pump

Brompton pump with flexible hose compatible with Schrader and Presta Valves

Previous model name

H6L, M6L, S6L

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Brompton C Line: Explore

Brompton C Line: Explore