Features
- Ideal for weekend escapes and urban rides, the Brompton C Line Explore folding bike pairs a mid handlebar height and compact fold with the speed and stability of a full-size bike.
- Folding bike with a 6-speed, 300% gearing range offers versatility for getting around town—including hills—and going farther afield
- Neutral riding position works for commuting and fitness rides
- All-steel frame adds durability
- 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 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.
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Specifications
- 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 M type
- Seat Post: Brompton Extended
- Saddle: Brompton Standard
- Pedals: Brompton folding left-side pedal and nonfolding right-side pedal
- Headset: 1-1/8 in. threaded
- Chain: SRAM
- Weight: 27 pounds
- Bike Weight: Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes.
- Gender: Unisex
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
REI Co-op Members get more:
- 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)
More about our free adjustments:
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.
