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Introduction
The Brompton is a bike which rides superbly, is safe, agile and fast, yet folds easily and quickly into a highly-compact and portable package. The result is a vehicle that increases your sense of freedom and independence.
Finely-engineered and elegant, the Brompton has a full-sized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. It is designed to be practical and light enough to be genuinely portable; actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges from 9 – 12½ kg (20 – 28lbs). NB: Brompton weights include the weight of mudguards, pedals, etc.
The combination of a rigid frame and accurate alignment makes for efficient transmission of your energy and a lively, first-rate ride; countless owners use them on long journeys and for touring and many prefer the ride of a Brompton to that of conventional bikes.
The Brompton is an easy to use, versatile machine, fine for longer rides yet worth getting out even for the shortest of errands and it comes into its own in any number of situations:
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Commuting by train/bus |
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Ideal for flat-dwellers |
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Stores easily in your car/caravan/boat/plane |
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Fits under your desk: the risk of theft can be virtually eliminated. |
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Fun to ride! |
There are three types of Brompton, with different handlebar styles designed for different styles of riding and use.
Brompton do not offer standard, every bike is built by hand from scratch. Bromptons are available with a number of options and come in a variety of colours which can be specified to order.
For the many options and variations available please see the B-Spoke order form. You can use this to build your own personal specification and colours. Brompton have also created a key model to represent each type.
The key models come kitted out, ready for the road, with mudguards and lighting fitted as standard. For those looking for weight savings, each of these key models can be built to a Superlight specification (with the suffix "-X"), with front forks, rear frame, seat pillar and other smaller features made out of titanium.
Update January 2012. Please note: Brompton have temporarily suspended availability of the X-type (models with titanium frame parts). We hope these will soon be back in production. For more information please call us.
For a B-Spoke order form with all available options please click here.
The key models are shown below:
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Key Models |
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M3L/M3L-X The classic Brompton - fitted with a Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub. This is a versatile bike for all round use. Comes with battery lighting |
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M3L from £840 |
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P6R/P6R-X With a rear rack for additional luggage carrying and 6 gears the P6R and P6R-X are designed for longer trips and touring. Both models are supplied with mudguards, rear rack and Shimano hub dynamo lighting. |
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P6R from £995 |
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S2L/S2L-X The S Type's sporty character is complemented by a nimble 2-speed derailleur gear. Avoiding hub gears results in a lighter bike that handles most journeys. Comes complete with battery lighting.
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S2L from:£840 |
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H Type - New Product for 2012 The H Type has been developed in response to requests from taller riders and from those wanting a more upright riding position. The height of the grips from the ground has been raised by 60mm compared to the classic M Type; forward reach to the grips from the saddle increases by around 13mm. H6L model comes with battery lighting.
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H6L from: £900 |
Bromptons can also be fitted with a number of luggage options and other accessories.
Photos from Brompton Bicycle Website