Brompton C Line Explore High Handlebar-Matt Black

The original Brompton folding bike. With a robust steel frame, proudly handmade in London. The most customisable Brompton model, there’s a C Line for everyone.
The C Line folding bike captures the same fun-to-ride, go-anywhere feeling it always has. And today, with refined geometry, sleek design updates and modernised components, it feels better than ever. For over 45 years, owners across the world have customised their trusty steel folding bikes in hundreds of ways to suit their needs. Some have ridden around the world. Most have used them to improve their every day. With C Line, your options are always open.
The C Line Explore is Brompton’s 6-speed do-it-all workhorse. Geared up to go further—cover all contours at home or further afield.
Key Features
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.
High handlebar for a sit-up and enjoy-the-view position.
Specifications
Frameset
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: Reinforced Electric specific steel brazed fork
Wheels
Front Wheel: Double-wall rim, 28 spokes
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). Giving 6 usable gears with a 300% gear range.
Rims: Alloy
Tyres: 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall.
Mudguards: Mudguards with rubberized flap
Drivetrain
Pedals: Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals
Crank: (6061) forged aluminium crank with 54T chainring and integrated chainguard
Chain Pusher: 2 speed chain pusher
Chain Tensioner: Designed to deal with the large variations in chain whilst being folded and unfolded.
Shifters: 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters
Bottom Bracket: Square taper bottom bracket
Rear Cogs: 13 and 16 tooth
Components
Handlebar: (6061) aluminium handlebar with shot-peened finish
Grips: Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core
Headset: Brompton headset
Brakes: Brompton dual caliper rim brake
Brake Levers: Brompton levers
Saddle: Brompton saddle with integrated carry handle (147mm). Incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag.
Seatpost: Chromoly steel tube, centreless ground, chrome plated for hardness, delivered in a standard length, suitable for maximum inside leg 33 inches / 84 cm