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04 WE ARE BROMPTON

06 FAST & FUN

08 SMART COMMUTER

10 GlOBAl TRAvEllER

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18 lIGHT DElIGHT

20 URBAN ClIMBER

22 TIMElESS ClASSIC

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253597 Brompton Cat 2013_CoverSection.indd 5-6 31/01/2013 19:37 253597 Brompton Cat 2013_TextSection.indd 3 07/02/2013 21:17 OUR FACTORY THE DESIGN Our factory is at the heart of what we make, and who All Bromptons share the same frame geometry, We are a bike company that makes we are. Every Brompton is built here from scratch, in the result of 35 years of constant innovation and West London. And for every bike we ship, we know improvement, going back to the prototypes developed bikes, not a bike brand that markets or whose work went into each stage of its manufacture. by Andrew Ritchie in his bedroom in 1975. Now, as In the context of today’s bike industry, our then, the goal is to create the perfect combination of approach is extraordinarily rare, but it is the only ride quality and compact portability, with neither treated assembles products made by others. way to ensure the necessary quality. There are no as an afterthought. short cuts to excellence and everyone who works Every Brompton folds down into a small package in here has an overriding commitment to it. 10 to 20 seconds. The componentry has been designed to suit this unique fold, keeping lights, cables, etc. out of WE ARE BROMPTON, WE ARE OUR BIKES harm’s way and, by folding them in, keeping the chain and The Brompton tears up the transport rule book and gears away from clothing and luggage. Just as remarkable puts you back in charge of your journeys; whether as the fold is the Brompton’s ride quality. Excellent frame you use public or private transport, or neither, a rigidity and precision engineering ensure that the cyclist’s Brompton allows you to rethink, vary and adapt your efforts are efficiently converted into a responsive, quick DIFFERENT journeys at will. It sets you free from the constraints ride, while a full-sized wheelbase delivers stability at imposed by modern life. speed. But to be a truly personal transport solution, We think that designs and innovations should retrofitted the hundreds of thousands of We think of it as personal transport, a mode it should be built around your needs. B-spoke™ is be built to last, just like our bikes. We believe in older Bromptons still in daily use. We believe of travel you take with you on trains, planes and our commitment to letting you choose exactly the making practical, reliable machines, designed and in getting things right rather than getting them automobiles as much as it carries you on cycle Brompton you want; the options are set out towards the manufactured with real life, not the showroom, easily or first. We don’t build bikes for anyone journeys. At your destination, it fits in a cupboard, back of this brochure, and we feature six bikes over the in mind. We refuse to design obsolescence else, and no one builds bikes for us... our under a desk or in a cloakroom, safe from theft and intervening pages that give some sense of how flexible into our bikes; innovations are designed to be reputation depends on it. the elements, ready for your next journey. the Brompton is to your needs and preferences. BROMPTON history 1975-2012

Andrew Ritchie starts designing The first Bromptons are Andrew begins canvassing industry First Brompton bikes produced Julian Vereker, founder Brompton exhibits Brompton receives Andrew Brompton receives Brompton Oratory a folding bike in his flat, fairly crude but fold neatly in search of a licensee but no one is to order by Andrew; low volume of Naim Audio, joins at the Cyclex event. Queen’s Ritchie Queen’s Awards Jacket wins a Gold overlooking the and conveniently into a convinced that a market production Brompton having With production still Award receives the for Enterprise in iF Award at Brompton Oratory tiny package. It is a exists for such an begins then first discovered some months away, for Export Prince Philip both Innovation Eurobike and the in South remarkable step unusual machine, and ends for lack the bikes a few the Brompton wins Achieve- Designers and International Brompton Toolkit Kensington, forward in folding the search ends. of capital. years before. the coveted Best ment. Prize. Trade. picks up an iF Award London. bike design. Working capital Product award. at Taipei Cycle. secured.

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253597 Brompton Cat 2013_TextSection.indd 4 07/02/2013 21:17 253597 Brompton Cat 2013_TextSection.indd 5 07/02/2013 21:17 S2l-x = 1 SPEED 2 SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED “The only bike ThaT For many people, an S2L-X is the perfect Brompton, the ideal balance between has ever made me grin portability and versatility. every Time i goT on.” FAST & FUN Seth wanted a fun, quick runabout. “I’ve done 10-mile journeys on it, no problem, but usually I’m combining short rides with travelling by train so it had to be light and uncomplicated.” The S2L-X certainly fi ts that bill, with a two-gear solution that will be fi ne for most cycling and the obvious advantages of Superlight componentry. “I don’t tend to carry a lot on my bike as I don’t want anything to slow me down, but I have a Mini O Bag in case I want to take along my camera.”

MINI O BAG Small and streamlined, but still waterproof; perfect for smaller loads. Seth’s choice is green/black.

10kg/22lbs CAMERA Seth’s own – Mini O Bag inserts for cameras available from Ortlieb.

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253597 Brompton Cat 2013_TextSection.indd 6 13/02/2013 08:43 253597 Brompton Cat 2013_TextSection.indd 7 07/02/2013 21:18 H2l-x = 1 SPEED 2 SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED “I lOvE THE WAY MY BAG ClIPS An H2L-X brings many of the advantages of EASIlY ONTO MY BIKE an S2L-X but with an upright riding position FIRST TIME, EvERY TIME.” for those for whom elegance trumps speed. SMART COMMUTER Emma works in town and cycles through fashionable Notting Hill. “I have taken it away on weekends but my bike is mainly for commuting. I wanted a smart, elegant bicycle to go to work on, one that allowed me to take in the sights and sounds of my city.” Eazy Wheels are fi tted to save on carrying the bike, and the SON hub dynamo lighting provides exceptional visibility when riding on darker winter days. “I needed a bag as I didn’t want to ride with a rucksack on my back; I ended up choosing a white O Bag as it’s big enough for a laptop and papers, but also waterproof. And I chose a Brooks saddle to give a fi nal classic touch to my stylish bike.”

O BAG A sizeable waterproof attaché case, perfect for year-round commuting. 11.4kg/25.1lbs IPAD, IPHONE, SCARF & MAKE-UP Emma’s own; easily carried to work and back, and all easily located thanks SMART COMMUTER to the O Bag’s compartments and light internal colour. H2L-X WITH BROMPTON TYRES, TELESCOPIC 2013 SEATPOST, O BAG, SON HUB DYNAMO LIGHTING, EAZY WHEELS AND BROOKS B17S SADDLE. CONFIGURATION 8 COBALT BLUE TITANIUM bikebuilder.brompton.co.uk 9

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S1E-X = 1 SPEED 2 SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED P6R1 SPEED 2= SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED “Put simPly,The S1E-Xmy is our lightest bike, The P Type was designed with cycle touring in mind, especially stripped-down but spec’d up with Kojak tyres when paired with 6 gears and a rack; the multiple grip positions, bike broadensand Superlight components. wide gear range and luggage capacity lend themselves to long trips. my horizons.” LIGHT GLOBAL DELIGHT TRAVELLER For Angela, it was all about making the bike as light as possible. “I didn’t worry about having loads of gears as most of my riding is pretty fl at. I was It’s at the top end of the Brompton weight range, but the extra pounds make his bike truly versatile, according to Andreas. “Being tall, I wanted an H or P type as Brompton’s range of luggage and accessories is designed to complement more concerned about carrying the bike up the stairs to my apartment or in and out of trams and trains, so I wanted it as light as possible. That I prefer to ride upright; the P Type’s different grip positions sealed it for me because I want to use the bike on long cycling/camping holidays. That demands lots of meant going for the Superlight option and saving weight (and money) on the gearing and mudguards.” kit, so the combination of T Bag and rear rack/Rack Sack was an obvious choice.” Marathon tyres add robustness to the bike, while the Hub Dynamo our bikes, offering a complete personal transport solution. system ensures he will not have to stop riding at dusk. Completing the touring package, the new Brompton Toolkit will help keep Andreas in the saddle as he The front luggage is carried via a frame on a tapered block; it takes a tackles the rolling hills of the Dordogne, while the cover and its saddle bag are useful when travelling with the bike. “I also use it to cycle to work; things like the rear rack add weight but it’s still perfectly portable over short distances and, for anything longer, I just roll the bike along on the Eazy Wheels.” second to attach or release your luggage and the load is mounted directly T BAG Brompton’s largest bag, with a variety of pockets and on the main frame, with minimal impact on steering. pouches; perfect for longer trips and bigger loads. B BAG Allows Angela to take the bike when she returns home RACK SACK to Taipei once or twice a year. Ideal for carrying essentials securely on the rear rack.

13.3kg/29.3lbs BAKED BEANS & FOLDING FORK Andreas’ shopping; ideal for camping and for the LUGGAGE, TRANSPORT desk-based lunch break. Global traVeller

TOOLKIT An ingenious solution to most roadside maintenance P6R WITH MARATHON TYRES, TELESCOPIC

2013 requirements, the toolkit is kept dirt-free and takes up SEATPOST, T BAG, RACK SACK, SHIMANO HUB DYNAMO LIGHTING AND EAZY WHEELS. no luggage space by fi tting inside the frame of the bike. & ACCESSORIES confiGuration 10 CLARET COBALT 18BLUE bikebuilder.brompton.co.uk 11

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S1E-X = 1 SPEED 2 SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED P6R1 SPEED 2= SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED S1E-X = 1 SPEED 2 SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED P6R1 SPEED 2= SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED The S1E-X is our lightest bike, The P Type was designed with cycle touring in mind, especially The S1E-X is our lightest bike, The P Type was designed with cycle touring in mind, especially stripped-down but spec’d up with Kojak tyres when paired with 6 gears and a rack; the multiple grip positions, stripped-down but spec’d up with Kojak tyres when paired with 6 gears and a rack; the multiple grip positions, and Superlight components. wide gear range and luggage capacity lend themselves to long trips. and Superlight components. wide gear range and luggage capacity lend themselves to long trips. LIGHT GLOBAL LIGHT GLOBAL DELIGHT TRAVELLER DELIGHT TRAVELLER For Angela, it was all about making the bike as light as possible. “I didn’t worry about having loads of gears as most of my riding is pretty fl at. I was It’s at the top end of the Brompton weight range, but the extra pounds make his bike truly versatile, according to Andreas. “Being tall, I wanted an H or P type as For Angela, it was all about making the bike as light as possible. “I didn’t worry about having loads of gears as most of my riding is pretty fl at. I was It’s at the top end of the Brompton weight range, but the extra pounds make his bike truly versatile, according to Andreas. “Being tall, I wanted an H or P type as Brompton’s range of luggage and accessories is designed to complement more concerned about carrying the bike up the stairs to my apartment or in and out of trams and trains, so I wanted it as light as possible. That I prefer to ride upright; the P Type’s different grip positions sealed it for me because I want to use the bike on long cycling/camping holidays. That demands lots of Brompton’s range of luggage and accessories is designed to complement more concerned about carrying the bike up the stairs to my apartment or in and out of trams and trains, so I wanted it as light as possible. That I prefer to ride upright; the P Type’s different grip positions sealed it for me because I want to use the bike on long cycling/camping holidays. That demands lots of meant going for the Superlight option and saving weight (and money) on the gearing and mudguards.” kit, so the combination of T Bag and rear rack/Rack Sack was an obvious choice.” Marathon tyres add robustness to the bike, while the Shimano Hub Dynamo meant going for the Superlight option and saving weight (and money) on the gearing and mudguards.” kit, so the combination of T Bag and rear rack/Rack Sack was an obvious choice.” Marathon tyres add robustness to the bike, while the Shimano Hub Dynamo our bikes, offering a complete personal transport solution. system ensures he will not have to stop riding at dusk. Completing the touring package, the new Brompton Toolkit will help keep Andreas in the saddle as he our bikes, offering a complete personal transport solution. system ensures he will not have to stop riding at dusk. Completing the touring package, the new Brompton Toolkit will help keep Andreas in the saddle as he The front luggage is carried via a frame on a tapered block; it takes a tackles the rolling hills of the Dordogne, while the cover and its saddle bag are useful when travelling with the bike. “I also use it to cycle to work; things like the The front luggage is carried via a frame on a tapered block; it takes a tackles the rolling hills of the Dordogne, while the cover and its saddle bag are useful when travelling with the bike. “I also use it to cycle to work; things like the rear rack add weight but it’s still perfectly portable over short distances and, for anything longer, I just roll the bike along on the Eazy Wheels.” rear rack add weight but it’s still perfectly portable over short distances and, for anything longer, I just roll the bike along on the Eazy Wheels.” second to attach or release your luggage and the load is mounted directly T BAG second to attach or release your luggage and the load is mounted directly T BAG Brompton’s largest bag, with a variety of pockets and Brompton’s largest bag, with a variety of pockets and on the main frame, with minimal impact on steering. pouches; perfect for longer trips and bigger loads. on the main frame, with minimal impact on steering. pouches; perfect for longer trips and bigger loads. B BAG B BAG Allows Angela to take the bike when she returns home RACK SACK Allows Angela to take the bike when she returns home RACK SACK to Taipei once or twice a year. Ideal for carrying essentials securely on the rear rack. to Taipei once or twice a year. Ideal for carrying essentials securely on the rear rack.

BAKED BEANS & FOLDING FORK BAKED BEANS & FOLDING FORK Andreas’ shopping; ideal for camping and for the Andreas’ shopping; ideal for camping and for the LUGGAGE, TRANSPORT desk-based lunch break. LUGGAGE, TRANSPORT desk-based lunch break. TOOLKIT TOOLKIT An ingenious solution to most roadside maintenance An ingenious solution to most roadside maintenance requirements, the toolkit is kept dirt-free and takes up requirements, the toolkit is kept dirt-free and takes up & ACCESSORIES no luggage space by fi tting inside the frame of the bike. & ACCESSORIES no luggage space by fi tting inside the frame of the bike. 18 11 18 11

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Smaller messenger-style bag with a low profile and Ortlieb, the most respected name in waterproof cycle Awarded a Taipei Cycle Design and Innovation Award plenty of compartments, as well as a bright lining and luggage, created a bag especially for the Brompton: the in 2012, the ingenious toolkit fits into a case that slots water-resistant zips. O Bag is offered in three colours: all-black, white/black neatly inside the front frame, held in place with magnets Capacity 20 litres; dimensions 420w x 260h x 170d; and orange/black. and a moulded rubber grip. It contains ten tools to help supplied with a shoulder strap and a high-visibility rain Capacity 20 litres; dimensions 500w x 300h x 150d; you adjust and maintain your Brompton: a ring spanner resistant cover. A removable front panel allows the supplied with a shoulder strap, no need for a rain to remove wheel nuts, innovative interlocking tyre levers S Bag to be personalised; choose from classic black, resistant cover. (patent pending) to remove tyres and self-adhesive a panel made of recycled fire hose by Elvis & Kresse patches to repair punctured inner tubes. A reversible or one of our limited edition vinyl prints. ratchet wrench drives four double ended tool bits, and T Bag 7 the tyre levers include two sizes of spanner. 9 rack Sack 2 Our largest bag, with a pocket and a bottle-pouch at the back, a zip-up pocket inside and three elasticated EaZY WHEELS 14 1 Although many prefer the “clip-on/clip-off” convenience net pockets around the outside to stow things for of our front luggage, the rear rack offers useful additional the ride, as well as a roll-top system with nylon clips 4 tyred rollers (2 when fitted to a Brompton without carriage possibilities, though the contents must obviously for closing. a rear rack) with industrial bearings allow the folded bike to be pushed around smoothly. A rubber bung be removed before ‘parking’ and folding. With stiffened Capacity approx. 31 litres; dimensions 420w x 300h in the seat post can be used as a brake to prevent sides and built-in Velcro straps to secure it, the Rack x 270d; supplied with a shoulder strap and a high- unwanted rolling. Sack is purpose-designed for the Brompton rear rack, visibility rain resistant cover. offering a very secure, shower-proof solution. Capacity 16 litres; dimensions 200w x 250h x 400d; B Bag 15 supplied with a shoulder strap. FoLDing BaSkET 8 Made of tough nylon with 5mm padding to give a degree Our simplest item of luggage, this is a large, open-top of protection for your Brompton when travelling. The Mini o Bag 3/4/10 base is reinforced, and has integral castors: there are 14 container, ideal for shopping. Its shape is maintained by a simple bracing frame which folds flat for storage. extra pockets, and it comes with a shoulder strap as well The small size and sleek shape make it a great as handles. Packs down flat for storage. streamlined option, especially on longer rides, but Capacity 24 litres; dimensions 420w x 300h x 280d. 7 8 Ortlieb’s meticulous construction will still keep contents 11 dry. Offered in three colours: all-black, white/black and green/black. c Bag 9

Capacity 7 litres; dimensions 280w x 270h x 180d; Messenger-style bag with a Velcro and buckle-fastened supplied with a shoulder strap, no need for a rain flap, a multitude of pockets with water-resistant zips resistant cover to keep essentials dry, and a bright lining to make items easy to find. coVEr anD SaDDLE Bag 5 Capacity 25 litres; dimensions 420w x 300h x 170d;

supplied with a shoulder strap and a high-visibility rain Often useful, especially on public transport, the zip-up resistant cover. Brompton Cover is quick to fit and remove and can be drawn tight around the base of the bike using its draw cord. The cover comes in a saddle bag for storage.

All volumes include external pockets; dimensions are approximate and external. Please note that the C Bag, T Bag and Folding Basket are not compatible with S Type handlebars. 10 12 13

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S1E-X = 1 SPEED 2 SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED P6R1 SPEED 2= SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED The S1E-X is our lightest bike, The P Type was designed“BRIGHTON, with cycle touring in mind, especiallyLONDON stripped-down but spec’d up with Kojak tyres when paired with 6 gears and a rack; the multiple grip positions, and Superlight components. wide gear range and luggage capacity lend themselvesOR to long TAIPEI; trips. LIGHT GLOBAL MY BIKE GOES EVERYWHERE DELIGHT TRAVELLERWITH ME.” For Angela, it was all about making the bike as light as possible. “I didn’t worry about having loads of gears as most of my riding is pretty fl at. I was It’s at the top end of the Brompton weight range, but the extra pounds make his bike truly versatile, according to Andreas. “Being tall, I wanted an H or P type as Brompton’s range of luggage and accessories is designed to complement more concerned about carrying the bike up the stairs to my apartment or in and out of trams and trains, so I wanted it as light as possible. That I prefer to ride upright; the P Type’s different grip positions sealed it for me because I want to use the bike on long cycling/camping holidays. That demands lots of meant going for the Superlight option and saving weight (and money) on the gearing and mudguards.” kit, so the combination of T Bag and rear rack/Rack Sack was an obvious choice.” Marathon tyres add robustness to the bike, while the Shimano Hub Dynamo our bikes, offering a complete personal transport solution. system ensures he will not have to stop riding at dusk. Completing the touring package, the new Brompton Toolkit will help keep Andreas in the saddle as he The front luggage is carried via a frame on a tapered block; it takes a tackles the rolling hills of the Dordogne, while the cover and its saddle bag are useful when travelling with the bike. “I also use it to cycle to work; things like the rear rack add weight but it’s still perfectly portable over short distances and, for anything longer, I just roll the bike along on the Eazy Wheels.” second to attach or release your luggage and the load is mounted directly T BAG Brompton’s largest bag, with a variety of pockets and on the main frame, with minimal impact on steering. pouches; perfect for longer trips and bigger loads. B BAG Allows Angela to take the bike when she returns home RACK SACK to Taipei once or twice a year. Ideal for carrying essentials securely on the rear rack.

BAKED BEANS & FOLDING FORK 9.3kg/20.5lbs Andreas’ shopping; ideal for camping and for the LUGGAGE, TRANSPORT desk-based lunch break. TOOLKIT LIGHT DELIGHT An ingenious solution to most roadside maintenance requirements, the toolkitS1E-X is keptWITH dirt-free KOJAK TYRES. and takes THAT’S up IT. no luggage space by fi tting inside the frame of the bike.2013 & ACCESSORIES CONFIGURATION 18 TURKISH GREEN TITANIUM bikebuilder.brompton.co.uk11 19

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O BAG Keeps Antonia’s stuff dry during English summers.

12.5kg/27. 5 lbs SHOPPING AND PARTY ACCOUTREMENTS Antonia’s own – her bike is used for everything from commuting to shopping to social visits. on I urban clImber

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253597 Brompton Cat 2013_TextSection.indd 20 13/02/2013 08:44 253597 Brompton Cat 2013_TextSection.indd 21 07/02/2013 21:18 M3l =1 SPEED 2 SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED “MY COMMUTE The M3L is often considered the quintessential HAS BEEN Brompton; classic handlebar and three-speed gearing, it is the clear successor to the Bromptons of the 1980s. TRANSFORMED TIMElESS SINCE I STARTED CYClING DURING ClASSIC THE WEEK.” A competitive rider on weekends, Ian doesn’t need to race his everyday bike. “I just wanted a bike that I could rely on every day to get me to work and around town. It had to be practical and robust, and smart enough to take into the offi ce. The M3L was perfect: I need a few gears but they had to be enclosed, to avoid the issues you get with knocked and dirty ; it had to have mudguards so I could use it when it rains; and it had to be able to carry my laptop and papers, along with some extra layers for when it gets cold or wet.”

C BAG A versatile and capacious messenger-style bag for daily use.

RAIN RESISTANT COVER 12.2kg/26.8lbs Not just for wet days; the high-viz helps Ian to be seen in London traffi c. TIMElESS ClASSIC LAPTOP, BLACKBERRY, PICNIC PEN KNIFE, MAGAZINE M3L WITH BROMPTON TYRES, TELESCOPIC 2013 Ian’s own – everything he needs for a day in SEATPOST, C BAG, BATTERY LIGHTING AND BROOKS B17 SADDLE.

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253597 Brompton Cat 2013_TextSection.indd 22 07/02/2013 21:18 253597 Brompton Cat 2013_TextSection.indd 23 07/02/2013 21:18 There are four members of the Brompton family – the S, M, P and H Types – designed for different styles of riding and To be a truly personal transport distinguished by their handlebars. solution, a bike should be built SADDlE S TYPE M TYPE P TYPE H TYPE See next page MODEL around your needs. Straight, low bars (grip height The original Brompton ‘’, Designed with the touring cyclist in Combining the classic looks of All-STEEl OPTION 935mm) offering a sporty offering a more upright ride mind, two positions (height 1033mm the M Type with a markedly ride position and a lightweight, (height 1015mm), at the cost of and 880mm) offer the rider a choice more upright riding position On all Bromptons, steel is used for the main positive feel. The pay-off is less a little more weight. The all- between an aerodynamic profi le and (height 1072mm), albeit at the frame and handlebar stem. The steel gives room for front luggage. rounder in the range, with plenty more upright control, ideal in traffi c. cost of additional weight, the H rigidity to the vital link between handlebar and of room for luggage at the front. The pay-off is a noticeably heavier Type is for those who like to pedals, which is the key to good handling. front end. travel with unhurried style. YOUR BROMPTON All-steel Bromptons also feature a rear triangle and front fork made of steel. There are four gearing options, and each of these can be lowered or raised to suit your riding style and terrain. Full details, COlOUR TM including a gearing table, may be found on our website. See next page

REAR SUSPENSION 1 SPEED 2 SPEED 3 SPEED 6 SPEED See next page B-spoke lIGHTING See next page GEARING As everyone’s requirements are different, we have and may well be cheaper than a bike your dealer The purist’s choice: light, simple Based on the unique Brompton The BSR (Brompton Standard Combining the highly-effi cient and without clutter. system, with near perfect Range) hub is an updated version BWR [Brompton Wide Range] developed many options to make your Brompton happens to have in stock as it features only those chain-alignment, this is the best of the classic Sturmey Archer hub with our derailleur system set-up for fl exibility and portability: three-speed hub in an aluminium gives six evenly-spaced gears. With just right for you; ride position, gearing, luggage, components you want. And because every bike we one gear for hills and starting off, alloy shell. Fully enclosed for reli- low transmission losses and wide one for cruising. ability and easy to use: a popular range, this is the right choice for lighting and other parts can all be selected to suit, build is made to order, there is no premium for a choice for everyday cycling. touring and for hilly areas. and the colour options allow you to personalise B-spoke Brompton. SUPERlIGHT OPTION it further. You might value the functionality of hub Offering weight savings vERSION E vERSION l vERSION R gears and mudguards more than you mind the For full details of the options please visit of almost 1kg, this The lightest and Equipped with A carrier on the bike least expensive mudguards, can be useful and it option will appeal extra weight; you may prefer the individuality of a www.brompton.co.uk option; but there’s essential for does increase the particularly if you no pump and no non-fair weather stability of the folded rarely-seen colour combination or the practicality expect to carry the protection from cyclists. package. The die-cast of a bike cover or item of luggage; the choices are bike regularly. water and dirt on aluminium rack comes the road. with shock cords and High-strength titanium can easily manage loads yours. ONlINE CONFIGURATION & RACK alloy is used in place of steel of up to 10kg. We know that all this choice can seem for the rear triangle and front CHOOSE YOUR OWN MUDGUARDS

overwhelming but there’s nothing to it, especially 2013 CONFIGURATION FOR A B-SPOKE fork, as well as on the mudguard BROMPTON ONLINE. stays; an aluminium alloy headset and TYRES

as the whole process may now be done through CONFIGURATION extra-light front wheel also feature. No See next our online confi gurator. A B-spoke bike will almost bikebuilder.brompton.co.uk pump is fi tted with this option. Titanium’s natural properties page certainly enhance your Brompton ownership also offer increased comfort over longer journeys. SADDLE – TYRES – SUSPENSION – LIGHTING – COLOUR. 24 25

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LIGHTING REAR SUSPENSION TYRES SADDLE &

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