Brompton C Line Explore Folding Bike - Mid
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Shop newer versionLoad this 6-speed workhorse with luggage and a rack for all-weather commuting or touring, then go explore. The Brompton C Line Explore folding bike is for global travels and day-to-day life alike.
- This is the original Brompton folding bike with a robust steel frame
- The C Line folding bike captures the same fun-to-ride, go-anywhere feeling it always has, but now features refined geometry, sleek design updates and modernized components
- Folding bike with a 6-speed, 300% gearing range offers versatility for getting around town—including up the hills—and going farther afield
- Light weight lets you carry it easily as you go and store at home or in the office to help avoid theft
- All-steel frame delivers the ride quality of a full-size bike
- Folded size of just 25.3 x 23 x 10.6 in. makes it easy to fit in a car trunk or on a bus or train
- Brompton M type mid handlebar for a classic ride
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Hand-brazed steel |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Step-Through | Yes |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Steel |
| Crankset | 6061 forged aluminum crank with 50T chainring and integrated chainguard |
| Bottom Bracket | Square taper bottom bracket |
| Shifters | Brompton 2- and 3-speed Trigger shifters |
| Rear Derailleur | Brompton |
| Rear Cogs | 12/16T |
| Number of Gears | 6 gear(s) |
| Internally Geared | Yes |
| Brake Type | Rim |
| Brakes | Brompton |
| Brake Levers | Brompton |
| Rims | Front: double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton front hub; rear: double-wall rim, 28 spoke, Brompton wide-ratio 3-speed internal gear hub with 2-speed external gears (13- and 16-tooth) |
| Front Hub | Brompton |
| Rear Hub | Brompton BWR by Sturmey Archer |
| Wheel Size | 16 inches |
| Tires | Schwalbe Marathon Racer 16 x 1.35 in. |
| Tire Width | 1.35 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Brompton triple-butted 6061 aluminum with shot-peened finish |
| Stem | Brompton M type |
| Seat Post | Brompton Extended |
| Saddle | Brompton Standard |
| Pedals | Brompton folding left-side pedal and nonfolding right-side pedal |
| Headset | 1-1/8 in. threaded |
| Chain | SRAM |
| Weight | 28 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |