Brompton C Line Urban – Low 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 2-speed C Line Urban is Brompton’s lightest steel bike. The simple set-up is ideal for flatter cities or strong legsin hilly places.
Key Features
Load this 2-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.
Low handlebar for a sporty, more forward 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: Steel brazed fork
Wheels
Front Wheel: Double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton front hub.
Rear Wheel: Double wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a 2 speed rear hub with 12 and 16 tooth sprockets.
Rims: Alloy
Mudguards: Mudguards with rubberised 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.
Shifter: 2 and 3 speed trigger shifter
Bottom Bracket: Square taper bottom bracket
Components
Handlebar: Aluminium handlebar with solution heat-treatment and shot-peened finish
Grips: Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core
Headset: Brompton headset
Brakes: Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers
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