Brompton C Line Explore Mid Black Edition 2022
2022 Urban
Estimate price |
2,120$
Weight | 12.25 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 steel
Suspension Fork
Steel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Brompton
Front Derailleur
Brompton
Shift Levers
Brompton
Cassette
12/16T
Crank
6061 forged aluminum crank with 50T chainring and integrated chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Brompton
Chain
SRAM
Pedals
Brompton folding left-side pedal and nonfolding right-side pedal
Wheels
Front Hub
Brompton
Rear Hub
Brompton BWR by Sturmey Archer
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)
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 16 x 1.35 in.
Brakes
Brakes
Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Rim Brake
Brake Levers
Brompton
Cockpit
Stem
Brompton M type
Handlebar
Triple-butted 6061 aluminum handlebar with shot-peened finish
Headset
1-1/8 in. threaded
Seat
Saddle
Brompton Standard
Seatpost
Brompton Standard
Model Overview
C Line Explore Mid Black Edition belongs to the Brompton C model. Brompton launched 25 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Brompton C Line Explore Mid 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1750$. Brompton C Line Explore Edition Folding Bike – Mid 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 2120$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Folding bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Folding bike you should know that the average price is 738$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Folding bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Brompton C Line Explore Mid Black Edition price was 2120$. In conclusion, this bike price is 187.26% more expensive than the price of the average Folding bike.
Folding bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Folding bike, we get 12.83 kg (28.29 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
slightly lighter than average, C Line Explore Mid Black Edition has a weight of 12.25 kg (27.01 lbs). To sum up, it’s 4.73% lighter than the average weight of Folding bikes.
C Line Explore Mid Black Edition components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on C Line Explore Mid Black Edition are the 16″ aluminum type. The 16″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Brompton C Line Explore Mid Black Edition has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Brompton C Line Explore Mid Black Edition 2022 is available in one size only. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.