Brompton C Line Utility 2023
2023 Urban
Estimate price |
1,650$
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 -
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 3 speed trigger shifter
Crank
6061 forged aluminum crank with 50T 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 laced to a Brompton front hub, Rear: Double wall rim, 28 spoke, Brompton Standard ratio 3 speed internal gear hub, 13 tooth sprocket
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
Brooks Cambium C17
Seatpost
Standard, Silver (33")
About this model
C Line Utility belongs to the Brompton C model. Brompton released 25 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2023, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Brompton C Line Edition Urban 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1550$. Brompton C Line Archive Edition 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 2150$.
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 an acceptable Folding bike you should know that the average price is 738$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Folding bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1650$. In conclusion, this bike price is 123.58% higher than the price of the average Folding bike.
Average weight for Folding bikes
Folding bikes have an average weight of 12.83 kg (28.29 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
a bit lighter than average, C Line Utility has a weight of 11.79 kg (25.99 lbs). To sum up, it’s 8.82% lighter than the average weight of Folding bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels size
The C Line Utility 2023 bike is equipped with 16″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The C Line Utility comes with 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 short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.