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The Classic All-Steel Folding Bike. The 6-speed do-it-all workhorse – geared up to go further.
The Classic All-Steel Folding Bike. The 6-speed do-it-all workhorse – geared up to go further.
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Brompton C Line Explore Folding Bike 2025 in Racing Green

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Brompton C Line Explore Folding Bike 2025 in Racing Green

Season:2025

Brand:Brompton

Code:C Line Exp Race Gre 6

The Classic All-Steel Folding Bike. The 6-speed do-it-all workhorse – geared up to go further. Covers all contours, at home or further afield. 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.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Folded Size:Perfect for commuting or storage.
  • Steel Frame:Lightweight & durable.
  • Brompton 6 speed:wide range of gears for commuting and getting around town.

Full Specification:

  • 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
  • Number of Gears:6
  • Gear Shifters:Brompton 2 and 3 speed Ergonomic Trigger shifters
  • Chainset:6061 forged aluminium crank
  • Chainrings:50T chainring and integrated chainguard
  • Hinge:Composite hinge clamp levers
  • Rear Cassette:13 and 16 tooth
  • Rear Derailleur:Brompton Wide-range 6 speed drivetrain (2 x 3 speed), 300% range
  • Bottom Bracket:Square taper bottom bracket
  • Pedals:Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals
  • Front Wheel:Double-wall alloy rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton front hub
  • Rear Wheel:Double wall alloy rim, 28 spoke, Brompton Wide ratio 3 speed internal gear hub with 2 speed external gears (13 and 16 tooth)
  • Front Tyre:349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture-resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall.
  • Rear Tyre:349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture-resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall.
  • Brakes:Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers
  • HandlebarsBrompton triple butted 6061 aluminium handlebar with shot-peened finish, Low/Mid/High option
  • Handlebar Grips:Brompton
  • Headset:Brompton headset
  • Saddle:Brompton saddle, integrated carry handle, mounts for Brompton rear light and saddle bag
  • Seatpost:Standard Chromoloy Steel Seatpost on Low and Mid, Extended Seatpost on High, Gloss Black
  • Accessories:Front carrier block adaptor for all types of Brompton luggage, Mudguards with rubberised flap, Brompton pump
  • Folded Size:645mm (H) x 565mm (W) x 270mm (D) (25.3'' x 23'' x 10.6'')
  • Weight:Approx. 12.2kg

Manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications without notice based on availability at the point of assembly.


Andrew Ritchie was working as a landscape gardener in London during the 1970s when he came up with the idea for his folding bicycle. As an engineering graduate from Cambridge University, he used his knowledge to build the first prototypes in his bedroom – from which he could see the Brompton Oratory (hence the name). Brompton Bicycles was founded in 1976.

However, the road to becoming the biggest bike manufacturer in the UK was not smooth. Raleigh Bicycle Company wasn’t interested in the prototypes Ritchie had built with money he had borrowed from friends. He therefore decided to build the bikes himself. Initially, Ritchie and one employee built and sold 50, then, with some funds raised from shareholders, 50 turned into 500. Things really took off in 1988 after Ritchie secured £50,000 and moved production to a factory in Brentford.

Today, Brompton's are still manufactured in West London, despite the high rents and rates. This is to ensure that every Brompton is hand brazed and produced to perfection.

What’s so good about Brompton folding bikes?

Ultimate portability: Thomas Ernst, a Brompton dealer from Zurich, holds the world record for quickest Brompton fold at 5.19 seconds (watch the video). When folded, the Brompton can be taken on buses, trains, planes, into shops, and will hardly take up any space in your home or work. The fold of the Brompton is, arguably, the quickest and easiest of any folding bike.

A great ride: The 16″ wheels means that you will get excellent acceleration at the lights, leaving all those roadies eating your dust (for about 20 metres at least). Unlike many folding bikes, the Brompton does not sacrifice ride quality for practicality. Brompton's are light and fantastically manoeuvrable, while the rear suspension smooths out bumps in the road, making them perfect for urban riding.

Renowned quality and durability: Brompton does not cut corners either in its choice of components, or in its production. All Brompton's’ are hand brazed and hand built at the London factory, assembled using components that have undergone rigorous in-house and independent testing.

How do I choose my Brompton?

After choosing your perfect colour, of course, there are 2 main considerations - gearing and handlebar type.
Gearing:

Urban - 2 speed - 600g lighter than 3 speed equivalent
The minimalist 2 speed C Line. Simple set up - lighter weight. For flatter cities and strong legs in hilly places.

Utility - 3 Speed - available on 2022 models only
Everything in one hub. Three internal gears, robust and low maintenance. An all-rounder for city riding.

Explore - 6 speed - 300g heavier than 3 speed equivalent
The 6 speed do-it-all workhorse – geared up to go further. Covers all contours, at home or further afield.

Handlebar Type - 3 types offer different riding positions for varying heights of rider and styles of riding:
Low: Shorter riders will find this a good all-round position and taller riders will be in a lower, sporty ride position, which may be preferable if the rider is used to a road bike.
Mid: Our classic handlebar shape, which for most riders provides an all-round, neutral position. Shorter riders will find this offers a more upright, leisurely position and taller riders will find this still gives a slightly sporty position.
High: Our classic handlebar shape, at an elevated height (6 cm higher in the bike stem). Taller riders will find this offers a more neutral position and anyone shorter will feel close to upright, similar in style to a traditional Dutch bike.

Information on Seatpost Length - Balfe's offer the Standard post (comes fitted to low/mid handlebar models) and Extended post (comes fitted to high handlebar models) on our bikes, however the telescopic post is available to purchase separately:
Standard: Suitable for those with an inside leg measurement of 33 inches / 84 cm maximum.
Extended: 2.5 inches / 60mm longer than the standard. This seatpost option does leave the saddle higher when the bike is folded and therefore the below option may suit you if you wish to keep the bike as small as possible when folded.
Telescopic: Designed for those with an inside leg greater than 35 inches / 89cm

Warranty Information for Brompton:

All new Brompton bicycles registered with Brompton are covered by a 7-year unlimited mileage warranty against manufacturing and material defects for the main frame components, commencing from the date of sale.
All Electric parts on the Electric P Line and Electric C Line are covered by a 2-year warranty. 3 years if you register your bike.
Other non-wearing parts on the bicycle (e.g. crank arms, brake calipers, mudguards, etc.) and other parts and accessories are covered by a 2-year warranty against manufacturing and material defects.
Bicycles not registered are subject to a 2-year warranty on the mainframe components, commencing from the date of sale.
For full warranty policy please visit brompton.com

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  • Question asked by Phil Venton on 23/06/2024 12:06:35
    Our Bromptons do come as specified, but do speak to a store about possible upgrades / changes.
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