Brompton M6L 2021
2021 Urban
Estimate price |
1,590$
Weight | 11.79 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Hand-brazed chromoly steel
Suspension Fork
Chromoly
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Brompton
Shift Levers
Brompton
Cassette
13/16T
Crank
Brompton lightweight alloy, 50T
Bottom Bracket
English threaded
Chain
SRAM
Pedals
Brompton
Wheels
Front Hub
Brompton
Rear Hub
Brompton by Sturmey Archer
Rims
Brompton 28h
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon Race 16 x 1.35 in.
Brakes
Brakes
Brompton Rim Brake
Brake Levers
Brompton
Cockpit
Stem
Brompton M type
Handlebar
Neutral M type
Headset
1-1/8 in. threaded
Seat
Saddle
Brompton standard
Seatpost
Standard
About this model
M6L belongs to the Brompton M6l model. Brompton launched 7 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2021, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Brompton M6L 2021 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1590$. On the other hand, Brompton M6L Black Edition 2021, is the most expensive and costs 1920$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Commuter bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Commuter bike is 762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Commuter bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1590$. If we compare this with the average Commuter bike cost we notice that the price is 108.66% more expensive.
Commuter bikes average weight
Commuter bikes weigh an average of 14.29 kg (31.5 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 11.79 kg (25.99 lbs), the M6L model is much lighter than average. In short, the average Commuter bike weight is 21.2% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the M6L bike is equipped with the 16″ aluminum model. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Brompton M6L is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.
Sizes
Brompton M6L 2021 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.