Brompton C Line Utility Mid Handlebar-Black Lacquer

The Classic All-Steel Folding Bike. Original design refined for modern cities. The original design with the 3-part fold, handmade in our London factory since 1975. Compact and robust-it’s a seriously engineered bike that’s fun to ride. Although the C Line is made to stand up to the rigours of everyday life in the city, owners have taken them on around-the-world trips, on country tours and even to the South Pole, but mainly they are used 364-days a year to improve the day-to-day (we recommend a day-off for an annual service).
The 3-speed steel bike with hub gear was the first Brompton made-a solid city rider built for the streets of London. The sealed gears are protected from grit, water and impact for longer life and less maintenance. Easy-to-use hub gears let you shift when stationary making the C Line Utility a solid choice for stop/start commutes, especially in wetter cities
Key Features
The original design continuously evolved since 1975
Hand-brazed steel frame and forks
Features a front carrier block (included on every model) to carry Brompton luggage
Equipped with mudguards for all-weather riding
Mid handlebars for a comfortable and neutral riding position
3-Speed for efficient urban riding.
Specifications
Frameset
Frame: Precision drawn heat-treated steel tubing with hand brazing and selected auto-brazed joints.
Fork: Steel brazed fork
Wheels
Wheelset: (F) Double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton front hub. (R) Double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton Standard ratio internal 3 speed rear hub with a 13 tooth sprocket. Giving a 177% gear range in a low maintenance package.
Tyres: 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall.
Drivetrain
Pedals: Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals
Crank: (6061) forged aluminium crank with 50T chainring and integrated chainguard.
Front Derailleur: n/a
Rear Derailleur: Sturmey Archer 3 Speed rear hub
Shifters: 3 speed Trigger shifter.
Bottom Bracket: Square taper bottom bracket.
Components
Handlebar: Triple butted (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 Pivot Calipers.
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.