Brompton C Line Utility with Battery Lighting 2023
2023 Urban
Estimate price |
1,650$
Weight | 11.9 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
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 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
Brooks Cambium C17
Seatpost
Extended, Silver (35")
Model Overview
C Line Utility with Battery Lighting belongs to the Brompton C model. Brompton released 25 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Brompton C bikes models from 2023, by clicking here.
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
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Folding bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Folding bike is 738$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Folding bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
This bike was released in 2023 and its price was 1650$. In conclusion, this bike price is 123.58% more expensive than the price of the average Folding bike.
Folding bikes average weight
The average weight for Folding bikes is 12.83 kg (28.29 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 11.9 kg (26.23 lbs), the C Line Utility with Battery Lighting model is a bit lighter than average. In other words, this model is 7.82% lighter than the average Folding bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Brompton C Line Utility with Battery Lighting 2023, has a 16″ aluminum model. 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 Utility with Battery Lighting 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 Utility with Battery Lighting 2023 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.