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<strong>HEADING</strong><br />
1
3<br />
THE BROMPTON<br />
WAY<br />
5<br />
6<br />
7<br />
CONTENTS<br />
PERSONAL<br />
TRANSPORT<br />
THE DESIGN<br />
OUR FACTORY<br />
4<br />
CHOOSING A BROMPTON<br />
B-SPOKE<br />
YOUR BROMPTON<br />
16<br />
18<br />
9<br />
FAST & FUN<br />
8<br />
LONG DISTANCE<br />
TRAVELLER<br />
20<br />
22<br />
CLASSY & CLASSIC<br />
INDEPENDENTLY<br />
INDIVIDUAL<br />
24<br />
25<br />
WEIGHING IT ALL UP<br />
KEY MODELS<br />
FOLD OUT<br />
TRANSPORTING THE BROMPTON<br />
& LUGGAGE<br />
3
THE BROMPTON WAY<br />
The past year has been extraordinary. Among the highlights, an MBE for Andrew Ritchie, the inventor<br />
of the Brompton, to go with his Prince Philip Designers Prize; the company received two Queen’s<br />
Awards for Enterprise (for both Innovation and International Trade) as well as the BikeBiz Brand<br />
of the Year award from our peers in the industry; and the 5th instalment of the Brompton World<br />
Championship, with 750 registered riders, has now become an established part of the (British) racing<br />
calendar.<br />
The story of the past 12 months is of a company whose future is bound up with its history: there is<br />
a Brompton Way of doing things, marrying excellence in design, engineering and manufacturing with<br />
a passion for doing it all here in London. Brompton has never followed the easy option, insisting on<br />
getting things right rather than getting them easily or first, and that remains our approach.<br />
At the heart of the Brompton Way is a belief that designs and innovations should be built to last, just<br />
like the bikes themselves. So Bromptons are practical, reliable machines, designed and manufactured<br />
with real life, not the showroom, in mind.<br />
This total commitment to excellence through the entire product lifecycle has long been cherished<br />
by Brompton owners, but it is an approach that is now being recognised more widely for its success<br />
and sustainability.<br />
We hope this brochure goes some way to showing you why we are different, and why it matters.<br />
A Brompton will redefine how you see transport.<br />
PERSONAL TRANSPORT<br />
It fits in with you and your journeys, whether you are a city commuter or a global tourer, in a hurry<br />
or taking your time.<br />
Whether you use public or private transport, or neither, a Brompton allows you to rethink, vary and<br />
adapt your journeys at will. A Brompton sets you free from the constraints imposed by the combustion<br />
engine, weather, transport systems, bike thieves and other hassles.<br />
On trains and buses it tucks into luggage space and it’s easily checked in for commercial flights... in<br />
cars, on boats, behind the pilot’s seat of a single-prop, Bromptons are taken on trips as often as they<br />
take their owners on journeys.<br />
And whether your trip involves other forms of transport or just your bike, when it’s over your<br />
Brompton fits in a cupboard, under a desk or in a cloakroom, safe from theft and the elements, ready<br />
for your next journey by personal transport.<br />
We think you’ll love our bikes, and the independence and freedom that comes with a Brompton. You<br />
might even wonder how you ever managed without a bike that tears up the transport rule book and<br />
puts you back in charge of your journeys.<br />
4 5
THE DESIGN<br />
All Bromptons share the same frame geometry, the result of 35 years of constant innovation and improvement,<br />
going back to the first prototypes developed by Andrew Ritchie in his bedroom in 1975.<br />
Today, the design process involves more people and complex software, but the goal remains to<br />
create the perfect combination of ride quality and compact portability, with neither treated as an<br />
afterthought. We also refuse to design obsolescence into our bikes, so practically all innovations are<br />
designed to be retrofitted on the tens of thousands of older Bromptons still in daily use.<br />
Every Brompton folds down into a small package, little larger than the wheels, in 10 to 20 seconds.<br />
The componentry has been designed to suit this unique fold, keeping lights, cables, etc. out of harm’s<br />
way and, by folding them in, keeping the chain and gears away from clothing and luggage. With no projections<br />
or loose parts, the folded bike carries like a small suitcase; rollers make it easy to stow the<br />
bike. Rear suspension is standard and also allows the bike to be ‘parked’. Parked, a Brompton stands<br />
on its own, leaving both hands free. Folded, a Brompton automatically stays securely locked together.<br />
Just as remarkable as the fold is the Brompton’s ride quality. The frames are made primarily of hightensile<br />
steel alloys for strength and stiffness, and tight tolerances in design and manufacturing ensure<br />
highly accurate frame-alignment. Excellent frame rigidity ensures that the cyclist’s ef forts are efficiently<br />
converted into a responsive, quick ride, while a full-sized wheelbase delivers stability at speed.<br />
OUR FACTORY<br />
Our reputation is based on excellence in design, engineering and manufacturing, which is why we do<br />
not build bikes for anyone else, and why no one builds bikes for us. We build our bikes to last and to<br />
be used – rigorously – on a daily basis, and that takes care and commitment.<br />
Every Brompton is built from scratch, under stringent quality controls, in our factory in West London;<br />
we don’t just assemble parts manufactured elsewhere. We even make most of the 1,200 parts that<br />
go into each Brompton. And for every bike we ship, we know whose work went into each stage of<br />
its manufacture. In the context of today’s bike industry, our approach is extraordinarily rare, but it is<br />
the only way to ensure the necessary quality on our hand-built bicycles.<br />
There are no short cuts to quality and everyone who works here – brazers, assemblers, office staff<br />
and engineers alike – all have an overriding commitment to it. We are proud of our attention to detail,<br />
of our emphasis on making robust products that simply work. And we all use a Brompton so we<br />
know how the bikes should be, and why quality matters.<br />
6 7
CHOOSING A BROMPTON<br />
A Brompton will easily become part of your daily life, but it helps if it is built around your needs. As everyone’s<br />
requirements are different, we have developed many options to make your Brompton just right for you<br />
and the kind of cycling you intend to do. Ride position, gearing, luggage, Superlight componentry, lighting and<br />
other parts can all be selected to suit, and the colour options allow you to personalise it further.<br />
We call it B-spoke; our commitment to letting you choose exactly the Brompton you want.<br />
We know that all this choice can be as overwhelming as it is unusual among bike companies; all told, there<br />
are some 150 million possible configurations, not counting the luggage options. But there’s really nothing to<br />
it, and it will almost certainly enhance your Brompton ownership. Moreover, a B-spoke bike will feature only<br />
those components you want so may well be cheaper than a bike your dealer happens to have in stock. And<br />
there is absolutely no premium for having a bike “B-spoked”.<br />
You’ll find the B-spoke options set out over the following pages. You might value the functionality of hub gears<br />
and mudguards more than you mind the extra weight; you may prefer the individuality of a rarely-seen colour<br />
combination or the practicality of a bike cover or item of luggage; the choices are yours. Designed by you, a<br />
B-spoke bike is more likely to give you exactly what you want.<br />
If you’re not sure where to begin, some staff and friends of Brompton explain their bike choices in the pages<br />
that follow the B-spoke options. And our so-called Key Models towards the back show some of our most<br />
popular configurations, even if they only offer a glimpse of our full range.<br />
There are three members of the Brompton family – the S, M<br />
and P Types; each has distinct handlebars designed for different<br />
styles of riding and use.<br />
The base bike is a Brompton S1E, fitted with a standard seat<br />
pillar and Brompton Kevlar tyres, weighing 10.17kg. The options<br />
that follow either add to that base weight (more gears,<br />
rear rack), or subtract from it (Superlight frame, Kojak tyres),<br />
to give the weight of the B-spoked bike.<br />
There are four options as<br />
far as gears go; and each of<br />
these can be lowered (or<br />
raised) to suit your riding<br />
style and terrain.<br />
1 Speed<br />
Light, simple and without clutter,<br />
using our special free-hub: for<br />
the purist.<br />
B-SPOKE YOUR BROMPTON<br />
S Type<br />
The straight, low bars of the S<br />
Type (grip height 935mm) offer<br />
a sporty ride position and a rigid,<br />
lightweight, positive feel. The<br />
pay-off is less room for front<br />
luggage, but then the S Type was<br />
not conceived as a touring bike.<br />
2 Speed (+188g)<br />
One gear for hills and starting<br />
off, one for cruising. Based on<br />
the unique Brompton derailleur<br />
system, with near perfect chainalignment,<br />
this is the best set-up<br />
for flexibility and portability. All<br />
you need for cycling around<br />
town.<br />
M Type<br />
The distinctive shape of the<br />
M Type’s handlebars has been<br />
used on the Brompton since the<br />
outset: the ride is more upright<br />
(height 1015mm), with excellent<br />
control, but a little heavier than<br />
the S Type (by 58g). The M Type<br />
is the all-rounder in our range,<br />
as much at home in the city<br />
as on a country lane, and with<br />
plenty of room for luggage at<br />
the front.<br />
3 Speed (+738g)<br />
The BSR [Brompton Standard<br />
Range] is an updated version<br />
of the classic Sturmey Archer<br />
hub in an aluminium alloy shell,<br />
three well-spaced gears. These<br />
are fully enclosed for reliability,<br />
and changing gear couldn’t be<br />
simpler; a popular choice for everyday<br />
cycling.<br />
P Type<br />
The P Type was designed with<br />
the touring cyclist in mind – two<br />
positions (height 1033mm and<br />
880mm) offer the rider some<br />
variety; the lower angled grips<br />
present an aerodynamic profile,<br />
the upper grips provide upright<br />
control, ideal in traffic. The consequence<br />
of this flexibility is<br />
weight: the handlebars are 326g<br />
heavier than the S Type’s.<br />
6 Speed (+920g)<br />
The combination of the highlyefficient<br />
BWR [Brompton Wide<br />
Range] hub with our own derailleur<br />
system gives six evenlyspaced<br />
gears. Control with the<br />
two triggers is easy and, with<br />
its low transmission losses and<br />
wide range, this multi-gear system<br />
is the right choice for touring<br />
and for riding in hilly areas.<br />
1st<br />
2nd<br />
3rd<br />
4th<br />
5th<br />
6th<br />
Gearing in metres: the dis-<br />
6 speed standard<br />
6 speed -12%<br />
6 speed +8%<br />
33.1” 2.64m<br />
29.1” 2.32m<br />
35.7” 2.85m<br />
40.7” 3.25m<br />
35.8” 2.86m<br />
44.0” 3.51m<br />
51.9” 4.14m<br />
45.6” 3.64m<br />
56.0” 4.47m<br />
63.8” 5.09m<br />
56.2” 4.48m<br />
68.9” 5.50m<br />
81.3” 6.49m<br />
71.5” 5.71m<br />
87.8” 7.01m<br />
100.0” 7.98m<br />
88.0” 7.03m<br />
108.0” 8.62m<br />
tance travelled for one revolution<br />
of the crank, in each gear,<br />
measured in metres. Gearing<br />
in inches: (commonly referred<br />
3 speed standard<br />
3 speed -12%<br />
3 speed -18%<br />
47.9’’ 3.82m<br />
42.1’’ 3.36m<br />
39.1’’ 3.12m<br />
63.8” 5.09m<br />
56.2” 4.48m<br />
52.2’’ 4.16m<br />
84.9” 6.78m<br />
74.7” 5.96m<br />
69.4’’ 5.54m<br />
to as ‘gear inches’) the diameter<br />
of the hypothetical wheel each<br />
gear creates. The higher the<br />
gear, the larger the diameter<br />
3 speed +8%<br />
2 speed standard<br />
2 speed -7%<br />
51.7’’ 4.13m<br />
56.0’’ 4.47m<br />
51.9’’ 4.14m<br />
69.0” 5.50m<br />
74.7” 5.96m<br />
69.2” 5.52m<br />
91.7’’ 7.32m<br />
(gear inches) of the hypothetical<br />
wheel, the further travelled<br />
for one revolution of the crank.<br />
NB: Lower gears are used for<br />
2 speed -19%<br />
45.7’’ 3.64m 60.9” 4.86m<br />
lower speeds and hillier condi-<br />
1 speed standard<br />
1 speed -7%<br />
74.7” 5.96m<br />
69.2’’ 5.52m<br />
tions, higher gears are for flatter<br />
conditions and higher speeds. For<br />
a fuller explanation please refer<br />
1 speed -19%<br />
60.9’’ 4.86m<br />
to our website.<br />
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GEARING TABLE GEARING<br />
MODEL TYPE
FRAME MUDGUARDS & RACK<br />
Version E<br />
Going without mudguards lends the bike a<br />
sharper appearance and is also the lightest and<br />
least expensive option, but there are drawbacks:<br />
the folded bike is not as stable, there’s no pump<br />
and of course no protection from any water or<br />
dirt on the road.<br />
Version L (+285g)<br />
Equipped with mudguards, essential<br />
for non-fair-weather cyclists.<br />
ALL-STEEL FRAME<br />
On all Bromptons, steel is used for the main frame and handlebar stem. The steel<br />
gives rigidity to the vital link between handlebar and pedals, which is the key to<br />
good handling. All-steel Bromptons also feature a rear triangle, front fork and seat<br />
pillar made of steel.<br />
Version R (+430g)<br />
Whether or not you have front luggage, a carrier on the bike can be<br />
useful. The die-cast aluminium rack comes with shock cords and can<br />
easily manage loads of up to 10kg.<br />
SUPERLIGHT FRAME<br />
(-790g to -1050g, depending on Version and seat pillar length)<br />
The Superlight option offers significant weight savings and will appeal particularly if<br />
you expect to carry the bike regularly.<br />
SEAT HEIGHT COLOURS<br />
B-SPOKE YOUR BROMPTON<br />
Whether your Brompton will go on big tours or small trips, our colour palette allows you to<br />
stamp your personality on your bike. There is of course no weight penalty associated with<br />
specifying an individual colour scheme, and opting for “non-standard” colours is kept deliberately<br />
affordable.<br />
On a bike with an all-steel frame you can choose either to have it finished in one colour or two,<br />
with the extremities and main frame contrasting; the only exception is the Raw Lacquer option,<br />
which is only available for the whole frame, not in combination.<br />
The titanium parts on Superlight bikes are not painted, so only one colour choice is possible<br />
(for the main frame and handlebar stem).<br />
For an all-steel bike the handlebar<br />
stem is the same colour as<br />
the bike’s extremities; in the<br />
case of a Superlight bike, the<br />
handlebar stem is the same colour<br />
as the bike’s main frame.<br />
N.B. Please consider the colours<br />
employed here as indicative<br />
only; colours on a paper<br />
form can not match exactly<br />
those found on a metal bike.<br />
Brompton offers three seat<br />
pillar lengths to ensure the<br />
right fit. Aluminium seat pillars<br />
are supplied in place of<br />
steel versions with Superlight<br />
bikes.<br />
Extremities<br />
Main Frame<br />
Handlebar Stem<br />
MONO<br />
CLASSIC<br />
BRIGHT<br />
BLACK<br />
WHITE<br />
TURKISH GREEN<br />
CLARET<br />
COBALT BLUE<br />
RACING GREEN<br />
SAGE GREEN<br />
DESERT SAND<br />
HOT PINK<br />
RED<br />
ORANGE<br />
YELLOW<br />
APPLE GREEN<br />
ARCTIC BLUE<br />
RAW LACQUER<br />
Main Frame<br />
ALL-STEEL SUPERLIGHT<br />
no surcharge surcharge<br />
The main savings come from the use of high-strength titanium alloy in place of steel<br />
for the rear triangle, front fork, mudguard stays and folding pedal bolt; an anodized<br />
aluminium seat pillar, aluminium alloy headset and a superlight front wheel complete<br />
the line up. In line with the minimalist approach, no pump is fitted.<br />
Standard Seat Pillar<br />
Raises a saddle up to 995mm<br />
Extended Seat Pillar<br />
(+105g steel; +49g aluminium)<br />
Telescopic Seat Pillar<br />
(+364g steel; +241g aluminium)<br />
from the ground. If your inside Offers an additional 60mm of el- Offers up to 175mm more el-<br />
leg is more than 33”/84cm, you evation, though it does leave the evation than a standard pillar<br />
will almost certainly need a lon- saddle correspondingly higher yet, when lowered, the saddle<br />
ger seat pillar.<br />
when folded.<br />
projects only 20mm above the<br />
folded package.<br />
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Extremities<br />
Main Frame
REAR SUSPENSION TYRES<br />
SADDLE<br />
Brompton Saddle<br />
Sporty, comfortable, practical, this high-quality unisex saddle<br />
has been designed by Brompton specifically for our bikes. A<br />
moulded grip under the nose facilitates carrying, and the ingenious<br />
and incredibly light Brompton Pentaclip allows stepless<br />
adjustment of the saddle angle.<br />
Brompton Kevlar<br />
Our standard tyre is exceptionally free-running,<br />
durable yet light. The Kevlar belt under the tread<br />
almost eliminates punctures. Finished with reflective<br />
sidewalls as standard.<br />
Suspension is important<br />
on a small-wheeled bike.<br />
Ours is provided by a polyurethane<br />
block between<br />
the main and rear frames;<br />
lightweight and effective,<br />
it smoothes out the lumps<br />
and bumps en route, while<br />
the inherent damping<br />
avoids excessive “bounce”.<br />
Two levels of resistance<br />
are available, to suit body<br />
weight and riding style:<br />
Standard Suspension<br />
Fine for many users, particularly<br />
lighter people and those who<br />
ride and pedal smoothly.<br />
Brooks B17 Special (+217g) & Brooks B17S Special (+169g)<br />
This beautiful traditional saddle will give years of comfortable cycling, the leather moulding with<br />
time to the rider. Finished with hand-hammered copper rivets, copper rails, and fitted with the<br />
Brompton Pentaclip for stepless adjustment, this old favourite is available in men’s and women’s<br />
versions.<br />
Schwalbe Marathon<br />
(+144g) Heavier than the Brompton tyre and noticeably<br />
slower, but it offers even better grip and is<br />
solidly-built, with a Kevlar belt and a thicker sidewall.<br />
Finished with reflective sidewalls.<br />
Firm Suspension<br />
Possibly more suitable for<br />
those weighing over 80kg,<br />
those who cycle more aggressively<br />
and those prepared<br />
to sacrifice some comfort in<br />
return for a more responsive<br />
ride.<br />
Schwalbe Kojak<br />
(-232g) The Kojak is the fastest tyre we’ve ever fitted<br />
on the Brompton; light and puncture-resistant<br />
(thanks to a RaceGuard strip), a Kevlar bead also<br />
allows it to be folded, making it easy to pack as a<br />
spare. Finished with reflective sidewalls.<br />
Our lighting systems are<br />
designed for use with our<br />
bikes and are safe from<br />
damage in the folded package.<br />
Any of our lighting options<br />
can be fitted to any<br />
bike, though fitting a hub<br />
dynamo to a Superlight bike<br />
will mean the loss of the<br />
“extra-light” front wheel.<br />
B-SPOKE YOUR BROMPTON<br />
Battery Lighting<br />
(+158g) The LED rear lamp with integral reflectors is designed especially for Brompton and gives a good bright light: this stays<br />
fixed to the bike. At the front is the neat yet powerful S-Sun 3-LED lamp, easily removed for folding with a quick-release. Batteries<br />
are included.<br />
Shimano Hub<br />
Dynamo Lighting<br />
(+446g) Hub dynamos offer a<br />
very reliable lighting solution,<br />
and this hub dynamo, specifically<br />
adapted for the Brompton<br />
by Shimano, offers very<br />
good performance at a keen<br />
price. Features include a Busch<br />
& Müller halogen front lamp<br />
and a stand light function at<br />
the rear.<br />
SON Hub<br />
Dynamo Lighting<br />
(+236g) The Son hub is beautifully<br />
engineered, highly efficient,<br />
and will give years of<br />
reliable service. This option<br />
features a powerful Busch &<br />
Müller LED front lamp, an automatic<br />
light-sensing function<br />
and a stand light function at<br />
the front as well as the rear.<br />
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LIGHTING<br />
SHIMANO HUB DYNAMO SON HUB DYNAMO
FAST & FUN<br />
Me & My Brompton<br />
S2L-X in Yellow 9.9 kg<br />
S Type with Superlight componentry,<br />
two speed, Schwalbe Kojak tyres, Eazy<br />
Wheels and battery lights<br />
“I love pushing my bike to its limits,<br />
whether it’s racing in the Brompton<br />
World Championship, powering past<br />
the traffic on my morning commute<br />
or even having a zip around the mellow<br />
ramps of my local park.<br />
Coming from a mountain bike background<br />
I prefer the flat style handlebar;<br />
the firm suspension block gives<br />
me the responsiveness I need when<br />
I’m on the road.”<br />
Rupert, designer<br />
from West London, UK<br />
S2L-X YELLOW<br />
BROMPTON SADDLE S BAG & REMOVABLE FLAP<br />
FIRM SUSPENSION<br />
16 17
LONG DISTANCE TRAVELLER<br />
Me & My Brompton<br />
P6R in Desert Sand 11.5kg<br />
P Type, 6 speed, mudguards & rack,<br />
Shimano hub dynamo, Brompton Kevlar<br />
tyres, all-steel frame<br />
“Not only do I use my bike for my<br />
daily commute, I also take it with me<br />
when I go further afield; the beauty of<br />
the Brompton is the ease with which<br />
you can cover great distances. On<br />
the Eurostar and the TGV the bikes<br />
nestled beside the rest of our luggage,<br />
while on the open road we cruised up<br />
and down the hills of the Dordogne<br />
with ease; the furthest distance travelled<br />
on my bike in one day: 130 km.<br />
We were astonished by the capacity<br />
of our combined front and rear luggage,<br />
44 litres in total.”<br />
Kath, marketing executive<br />
from South East London, UK<br />
P6R DESERT SAND<br />
RACK SACK T BAG<br />
COVER<br />
18 19
CLASSY & CLASSIC<br />
Me & My Brompton<br />
M3L in Racing Green 11.5kg<br />
M Type, 3 speed, mudguards, Brooks<br />
saddle, battery lighting, Brompton<br />
Kevlar tyres, all-steel frame<br />
“I have become very attached to my<br />
Brompton; it makes my life much<br />
easier as it enables me to join up the<br />
dots of the existing transport system.<br />
On top of that, I can take it anywhere,<br />
from meetings to concerts; the nifty<br />
cover means it can become invisible<br />
to all but those in the know. ”<br />
Tony, production manager<br />
from Beaconsfield, UK<br />
M3L RACING GREEN<br />
BROOKS SADDLE BATTERY LIGHTING<br />
A BAG COVER<br />
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INDEPENDENTLY INDIVIDUAL<br />
Me & My Brompton<br />
S6L in Hot Pink and Black 11.4kg<br />
S Type, 6 speed, mudguards, Eazy<br />
Wheels, Brompton saddle, Battery<br />
Lighting, Brompton Kevlar Tyres, allsteel<br />
frame.<br />
“Getting around the city by bike<br />
makes it so much easier to find those<br />
cafes and shops that are slightly off<br />
the beaten track. I love the way you<br />
can personalise your Brompton; I<br />
have a Pink and Black S Type that goes<br />
perfectly with my Pink and Black O<br />
Bag, which keeps all my stuff dry even<br />
if I get caught in the rain. I went for<br />
Eazy Wheels so I hardly ever have to<br />
carry my bike, perfect for those never<br />
ending London stations.”<br />
Rebecca, press officer<br />
from Brixton, UK<br />
S6L HOT PINK & BLACK<br />
BATTERY LIGHTING EAZY WHEELS<br />
O BAG<br />
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WEIGHING IT ALL UP<br />
For all the options and B-spoke possibilities, the question we are asked most often at bike shows is, “How<br />
much do they weigh?”<br />
Weight matters; people don’t buy bikes to save on a barbell. But it isn’t everything. Ride quality, alignment,<br />
efficiency and reliability are all likely to prove more important in use, yet are often overlooked by a fixation<br />
on weight. And the compactness and balance of the folded package is as important as weight in determining<br />
how easy a folded bike is to carry.<br />
We are constantly striving for new ways to reduce the weight of our bikes – our products are, after all, famous<br />
for their portability. But removing weight is not the only concern, and certainly not something we do at all<br />
costs. We could incorporate many lightweight materials into our bikes, but those that don’t already feature<br />
have been rejected for shortcomings in longevity, reliability or robustness. We want our bikes to stand the<br />
test of time, and robustness sometimes simply weighs more.<br />
Finally, not all bikes are weighed equally, so treat brochure data with caution... Brompton uses true weights,<br />
meaning we weigh our bikes with pedals and wheels/tyres attached; if mudguards are fitted, we weigh those<br />
too... We believe that you want to know how much your bike really weighs, not how much it weighs if we<br />
remove some parts.<br />
P.S. The answer to the question is: “Actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges between<br />
9kg to 12.5kg, or 20 to 28lbs.”<br />
KEY MODELS<br />
These six bikes offer a snapshot of our full range and are some of our most popular configurations. Each<br />
key model is available in all-steel and Superlight spec [-X]. Weights include everything, even the removable<br />
battery lights (yes, with batteries in them).<br />
KEY MODEL<br />
S2L / S2L-X<br />
The S Type’s sporty character<br />
is complemented by our nimble<br />
2-speed gearing; avoiding<br />
hub gears results in a light bike<br />
that can handle most journeys.<br />
Supplied with mudguards and<br />
battery lighting.<br />
24 25<br />
10.7kg / 9.8kg<br />
KEY MODEL<br />
M3L / M3L-X<br />
The classic Brompton, featuring<br />
the BSR Sturmey Archer<br />
3-speed hub; a versatile combination<br />
for the all-rounder in<br />
our Key Model line up.<br />
Supplied with mudguards and<br />
battery lighting.<br />
11.5kg / 10.5kg<br />
KEY MODEL<br />
P6R / P6R-X<br />
With a rear rack for additional<br />
luggage and 6 well-spaced<br />
gears, more kit means more<br />
weight; but the P6R is designed<br />
for longer trips, rather<br />
than short commutes.<br />
Supplied with mudguards, rear<br />
rack and Shimano hub dynamo<br />
lighting.<br />
12.4kg / 11.5kg<br />
S2L TURKISH GREEN & HOT PINK<br />
M3L HOT PINK<br />
P6R HOT PINK & TURKISH GREEN<br />
S2L-X BLACK<br />
M3L-X TURKISH GREEN<br />
P6R-X BLACK
COVER & SADDLE BAG<br />
B BAG<br />
TRANSPORTING<br />
Cover and Saddle Bag (+295g)<br />
A cover is often useful, especially on public transport. The zip-up Brompton<br />
Cover is quick to fit and remove and can be drawn tight around the base of<br />
the bike using its draw cord. The cover comes in a saddle bag for storage.<br />
B Bag (2.4kg)<br />
Made of tough nylon with 5mm padding to give a degree of protection for<br />
your Brompton when travelling. The base is reinforced, and has integral castors:<br />
there are extra pockets, and it comes with a shoulder strap as well as<br />
handles. Packs down flat for storage.<br />
B POD<br />
EAZY WHEELS<br />
B Pod (5kg)<br />
For those seeking even more protection for their Brompton while travelling,<br />
the B Pod offers a rigid moulded EVA shell, with the Brompton<br />
strapped securely in place within. Although it cannot be folded down like<br />
a B Bag, the B Pod is designed to be as manoeuvrable as a wheeled suitcase,<br />
with a telescopic handle and integrated wheels, offering door-todoor<br />
portability and a worry-free way to take a Brompton on holiday<br />
or business.<br />
Eazy Wheels (+85g/+43g)<br />
4 tyred rollers (2 when fitted to a Brompton without a rear rack) with<br />
industrial bearings allow the folded bike to be smoothly pushed around. A<br />
rubber bung in the seat post can be used as a brake to prevent unwanted<br />
rolling.
A BAG<br />
C BAG<br />
S BAG & REMOVABLE FLAP<br />
LUGGAGE<br />
Brompton luggage is designed to complement<br />
our bikes, offering a complete personal<br />
transport solution.<br />
C Bag<br />
A messenger-style bag with a Velcro and<br />
buckle-fastened flap. A multitude of pockets,<br />
finished with water resistant zips, keep those<br />
small essentials safe and dry, while a bright<br />
lining means an end to searching for small<br />
items in the dark recesses of your bag.<br />
Capacity 25 litres; dimensions 420w x 300h<br />
x 170d; comes supplied with a shoulder<br />
strap and a high-visibility rainproof cover.<br />
S Bag<br />
This smaller messenger-style bag has a low<br />
profile and plenty of compartments to store<br />
the paraphernalia of modern life, as well as<br />
a bright lining and waterproof zips, while a<br />
removable front panel allows the bags to be<br />
personalised with different designs.<br />
Capacity 20 litres; dimensions 420w x 260h<br />
x 170d; comes supplied with a shoulder<br />
strap and a high-visibility rainproof cover.<br />
FRONT LUGGAGE<br />
Brompton front luggage options are based on our Front Carrier System; luggage is attached via a frame onto a tapered<br />
block. It takes a second to attach or release your luggage and the load is attached directly to the main frame,<br />
with minimal impact on steering. All volumes include external pockets; dimensions are approximate and external.<br />
FOLDING BASKET<br />
S BAG FLAP - HOSE FLAP<br />
A Bag<br />
Although the Brompton luggage range has<br />
found a home in even the most formal of<br />
boardrooms, there has long been a demand for<br />
a more conventional “work bag”. This attaché<br />
case is handmade in the finest traditions of artisanal<br />
leatherwork but has a dedicated space<br />
for a laptop; ideal both for the city player and<br />
the style aficionado.<br />
Capacity 9 litres; dimensions 420w x 300h x<br />
110d; comes supplied with a leather shoulder<br />
strap and a high-visibility rainproof cover.<br />
Folding Basket<br />
This is our simplest<br />
item of luggage – a<br />
large, open-top container,<br />
ideal for shopping. Its<br />
shape is maintained by<br />
a simple bracing frame<br />
which folds flat for<br />
storage.<br />
Capacity 24 litres<br />
S Bag Flaps<br />
The removable front<br />
panel on the S Bag allows<br />
the bag to be personalised<br />
with different<br />
designs. Choose from<br />
classic black, a panel<br />
made of recycled fire<br />
hose by Elvis and Kresse<br />
or one of our limited<br />
edition vinyl prints.<br />
T BAG<br />
O BAG<br />
S BAG FLAP - GRAPHIC FLAP<br />
T Bag<br />
The successor to the Touring Pannier, this bag boasts considerably<br />
more capacity than any other. There is a pocket and<br />
a bottle-pouch at the back, a zip-up pocket inside and three<br />
elasticated net pockets around the outside to stow things<br />
for the ride, as well as a roll-top system with nylon clips for<br />
closing.<br />
Capacity approx. 31 litres; dimensions 420w x 300h x 270d;<br />
comes supplied with a shoulder strap and a high-visibility<br />
rainproof cover.<br />
O Bag<br />
Ortlieb, the most respected<br />
name in waterproof cycle<br />
luggage, created a bag for<br />
use exclusively with the<br />
Brompton front luggage<br />
system. The O Bag features<br />
the finish and functionality<br />
one expects from Ortlieb<br />
and is offered in two colours<br />
– all-black and pink<br />
and black.<br />
Capacity 20 litres; dimensions<br />
500w x 300h x 150d;<br />
comes supplied with a<br />
shoulder strap, but there’s<br />
no need for a rainproof<br />
cover.<br />
LUGGAGE<br />
RACK SACK<br />
REAR LUGGAGE<br />
Although many prefer the<br />
“clip-on/clip-off” convenience<br />
of our front luggage; the rear<br />
rack offers useful additional<br />
carriage possibilities, though<br />
the contents must obviously<br />
be removed before ‘parking’<br />
and folding.<br />
Rack Sack<br />
With stiffened sides and builtin<br />
Velcro straps to secure it,<br />
the Rack Sack is purpose-designed<br />
for the Brompton rear<br />
rack, offering a very secure,<br />
shower-proof solution.<br />
Capacity 16 litres; comes supplied<br />
with a shoulder strap.
Folded size:<br />
585mm wide x 565mm high x 270mm deep<br />
Warranty<br />
If your bicycle has a manufacturing defect, we will replace the defective part free<br />
of charge if we are notified within five years (in the case of the frame) or two<br />
years (in the case of other parts) of the date of first purchase of the bicycle.<br />
The Brompton is for use on roads and well-made paths. It is not designed for<br />
cross-country riding: this can overstress the frame, and the tyres and wheels are<br />
unsuitable. For full warranty terms and conditions please refer to the website or<br />
your owner’s manual. To activate your warranty please register your bike in the<br />
My Brompton section of the Brompton website.<br />
Product specifications may be changed;<br />
weights and dimensions may vary slightly © 2011<br />
Brompton Bicycle Ltd.<br />
Kew Bridge DC, Lionel Road South,<br />
Brentford, TW8 9QR<br />
tel: + 44 20 8232 8484<br />
www.brompton.co.uk<br />
The Brompton name and logos, and the term “B-spoke”,<br />
are registered trademarks of Brompton Bicycle Ltd.<br />
Thanks to:<br />
Models: Ross, Becky, Rupert, Kath, Mark, Cecilie and<br />
all the Brompton staff that feature in this brochure.<br />
Locations: Look Mum No Hands, London EC1, and Heathrow Airport.<br />
Peter Hughes for studio photography<br />
www.photoview.biz<br />
Anna Batchelor for outdoor photography<br />
www.annabatchelor.com<br />
Gilles & Cecilie for AD and graphic design<br />
www.gillesandcecilie.com<br />
Printed by:<br />
PrintHouse Corporation<br />
on 9Lives Silk 80% recycled FSC<br />
Mixed Sources Paper<br />
www.printhouse.co.uk<br />
Visit www.brompton.co.uk for more information.<br />
You can also try a Brompton at your dealer...<br />
it’s the only way to see if it’s really as good as we say.