Brompton C Line Explore with Roller Rack 2023
2023 Urban
Estimate price |
1,750$
Weight | 13.02 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
-
-
Frame Steel -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 3 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Precision drawn heat-treated steel tubing with hand brazing and selected auto-brazed joints
Suspension Fork
Steel brazed fork
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Brompton Chain pusher
Shift Levers
Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters
Crank
6061 forged aluminum crank with 54T chainring and integrated chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Square taper bottom bracket
Pedals
Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals
Wheels
Rims
Front: Double-wall rim, 28 spokes, Brompton front hub, Rear: Double wall rim, 28 spoke, Brompton Wide ratio 3 speed internal gear hub
Tires
349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tire with a reflective sidewall
Brakes
Brakes
Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers
Cockpit
Grips
Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core
Headset
Brompton headset
Seat
Saddle
Standard
Seatpost
Standard, Silver (33")
About this model
C Line Explore with Roller Rack belongs to the Brompton C model. There are 25 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Brompton C Line Edition Urban 2023 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1550$. On the other hand, Brompton C Line Archive Edition 2023, is the most expensive and costs 2150$.
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.
Average price for Folding bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Folding bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 738$. However, even though the average price of a Folding bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Brompton C Line Explore with Roller Rack price was 1750$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that C Line Explore with Roller Rack price is 137.13% higher than the average cost of a Folding bike.
Folding bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Folding bike is 12.83 kg (28.29 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Brompton C Line Explore with Roller Rack it’s weighing 13.02 kg (28.7 lbs). At this weight, is slightly heavier than average. To sum up, it’s 1.48% heavier than the average weight of Folding bikes.
C Line Explore with Roller Rack components
Fork material
C Line Explore with Roller Rack has a steel fork, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on C Line Explore with Roller Rack 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.