Ideal for weekend escapes and urban rides, the Brompton C Line Explore folding bike pairs a mid handlebar height and compact fold with the speed and stability of a full-size bike.
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- Folding bike with a 6-speed, 300% gearing range offers versatility for getting around town—including hills—and going farther afield
- Neutral riding position works for commuting and fitness rides
- All-steel frame adds durability
- Main frame features precision-drawn, heat-treated steel tubing with hand brazing and selected auto-brazed joints
- Rear frame features hand-brazed, cold-formed, micro-alloy steel tubing
- Front carrier block adapter fits all types of Brompton luggage (luggage not included)
- Lock-on grips are made with a soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core
- Composite seat clamp and rear frame clip
- Included fenders with rubberized flaps cut down on road spray, keeping you and the bike drier and cleaner when the weather turns wet
- Puncture-resistant tires with reflective sidewalls keep you moving and add visibility in low-light conditions
- Includes tubes with Schrader valves
- Included Brompton pump with flexible hose is compatible with Schrader and Presta valves
- Folded size measures 25.3 x 23 x 10.6 in., making it easy to fit in a car trunk or on a bus or train
- Fits riders with inside leg (inseam) measurements of 26–35 in.
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
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- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
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- 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 | Brompton |
| Shifters | Brompton |
| Rear Derailleur | Brompton |
| Rear Cogs | 12/16T |
| Number of Gears | 6 gear(s) |
| Internally Geared | Yes |
| Brake Type | Rim |
| Brakes | Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers |
| 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 | 27 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |