Brompton C Line Explore Folding Bike with Rack - High
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Built to thrive on your city commute, the Brompton C Line Explore folding bike with a high handlebar and a rack is perfect for multimodal journeys. It folds to fit in car trunks, buses and trains.
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- Upright handlebars promote a comfortable and casual riding position
- Folding bike with a 6-speed, 300% gearing range offers versatility for getting around town—including hills—and going farther afield
- All-steel frame delivers the ride quality of a full-size bike
- Main frame features precision-drawn, heat-treated steel tubing with hand brazing and selected auto-brazed joints
- Rear frame features hand-brazed, cold-formed, micro-alloy steel tubing
- Front carrier block adapter fits all types of Brompton luggage (luggage not included)
- Lock-on grips are made with a soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core
- Composite seat clamp and rear frame clip
- Included rear rack increases cargo capacity, making this bike a real go-getter
- Included fenders with rubberized flaps cut down on road spray, keeping you and the bike drier and cleaner when the weather turns wet
- Puncture-resistant tires with reflective sidewalls keep you moving and add visibility in low-light conditions
- Includes tubes with Schrader valves
- Included Brompton pump with flexible hose is compatible with Schrader and Presta valves
- Folded size measures 25.3 x 23 x 10.6 in., making it easy to fit in a car trunk or on a bus or train
- Fits riders with inside leg (inseam) measurements of 26–35 in.
- Handmade in London
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | Hand-brazed steel |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Step-Through | Yes |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Steel |
| Crankset | 6061 forged aluminum crank with 50T chainring and integrated chainguard |
| Bottom Bracket | Brompton |
| Shifters | Brompton |
| Rear Derailleur | Brompton |
| Rear Cogs | 12/16T |
| Number of Gears | 6 gear(s) |
| Internally Geared | Yes |
| Brake Type | Rim |
| Brakes | Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers |
| Brake Levers | Brompton |
| 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) |
| Front Hub | Brompton |
| Rear Hub | Brompton BWR by Sturmey Archer |
| Wheel Size | 16 inches |
| Tires | Schwalbe Marathon Racer 16 x 1.35 in. |
| Tire Width | 1.35 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Brompton triple-butted 6061 aluminum with shot-peened finish |
| Stem | Brompton H type |
| Seat Post | Brompton Standard |
| Saddle | Brompton Standard |
| Pedals | Brompton folding left-side pedal and nonfolding right-side pedal |
| Headset | 1-1/8 in. threaded |
| Chain | SRAM |
| Weight | 28.7 pounds |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Great British Engineering
Got my Brompton M6L (without rack) from REI.com and I'm so glad I got this bike which folds brilliantly into a very small and portable profile. Didn't think I would like the 6 speed configuration but it works well. I have explored more places in the few weeks that I've had it. Just need to get a water bottle holder for those longer rides.
Solid bike!
Expensive, but engineering and quality worth it. I've ridden bikes all my life - mountain, road and citibike-type rentals. No complaints with this bike whatsoever. Not a speed demon but pass rental bikes routinely. Sturdy, solid feel and ride. Easy to open/close. Haven't carried much yet but already ordered "easy wheels". I am 6'3" so got telescopic post - bike comes with standard length good for folks << 6foot. Also got Brooks B17 saddle (rei) and grips (elsewhere).
Brompton C Line is Excellent
This bike is fun, while also a transportation machine. The Brompton C Line Explore with H handlebars rides and feels like a well made, precision instrument. I also have. Dahon Mariner D8, and there is something quite different about the feel of the Brompton. It rides smooth and feels like ten speeds of the 70s. Maybe it is the hubs? It feels less stiff than the Dahon, and not nearly as twitchy as reviewers and YouTubers suggest. The 16 inch tires don't take any getting used to. It brakes well and the 6 speed gearing works well on hills. My only complaint is that as someone who is 6'1" I have had to order a different seat post - the standard post is about 2 inches too short, so be prepared if you haven't tested one first.
Fits perfect in the back of my Subaru Impreza!
I'm very happy with the Brompton I just got it on sale - so happy that I'm gonna buy a second one for friends to ride with me when I'm out and about. Because I can fit them both in the back of my SMALL hatchback.... why not? I'm changing out the rack wheels and adding the Switch electric kit - long wait on that - I don't even have a date for kit delivery, but hopefully it will be a great addition.