The C Line from Brompton lets you go anywhere easily and confidently. Helping you roll with the adventures that life presents, with the C Line you can commute, travel, and run errands in style. As with all of the stunning Brompton bikes, this model allows each journey to be a joyful experience full of agility and power.

Refinement is showcased in every element of this versatile bike. Promising a smooth ride, the 4-speed gearing system and powerful brakes ensure control and precision can be enjoyed. This makes for a comfortable riding experience that is powerful and exciting.

Expert engineering isn't the only benefit that this everyday bike brings. Letting you roll and glide around with ease, the ergonomic folding system can be actioned in 20 seconds to turn your 2-wheeled wonder into a compact carry accessory. Perfect for commuters or carefree travelers who want to visit every part of a new location, the frame is lightweight for easy carrying.

Finished with powder coating, our team of experts hand make each bike in the London Brompton factory using energy from over 90% renewable sources.

The C Line makes traveling around a breeze. Letting you embrace fun-filled moments whenever they arise, with Brompton, you can experience the world in a brighter, more powerful way.

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The original steel folding bike built for the city.

Proudly handmade in London since 1975. It transforms from a go-anywhere vehicle to a small, locked package in under 20 seconds.

Available in the widest range of colors and options.

7-year frame warranty

Register your bike with Brompton and get your extended 7-year frame warranty. And on e-bikes, a 3-year electric system warranty.

Advance Roller Wheels

Bigger yet lighter wheels for walking with your folded Brompton. The new tri-spoke design gives 15% greater ground clearance. Premium industrial-grade materials make them brilliantly durable.

Front Carrier Block

Brompton bags are expertly engineered to sit securely on the front of your bike with one quick click. The unique mounting system places the weight on your frame instead of the handlebars.

Brompton Saddle

Our Standard Saddle with black rails at 147mm in width is comfortable, sturdy, and reliable. The saddle is one of the most important parts of your bike, and it plays a huge part in your comfort and enjoyment.

The original folding bike

C Line is the original steel folding bike built for the city. Proudly handmade in London since 1975. It transforms from a go-anywhere vehicle to a small, locked package in under 20 seconds. Easy to lift, carry or store. You can take it on trains, tuck it in car boots or under restaurant tables. Add luggage, run a rack, and even store a toolkit inside the frame.

New 4-speed system

The latest development is the C Line 4-speed, brought in to accompany the 2 and 6-speed options. First seen on the P Line model, Brompton's unique 4-speed system is an expertly engineered solution that gives riders more gears and more range. It takes portability of Brompton’s classic bike to a whole new level, thanks to an Advance Rear Frame which allows owners to glide and steer their folded bikes through railway stations and entrance foyers with the seat post locked halfway up.

New colors

The Brompton C Line 4-speed is available in three new exclusive colors: Cloud Metallic, Plum Red & Palm Green.

Brompton bikes expertly undergo a meticulous powder-coating process using environmentally friendly powders, all powered by 100% renewable energy. With seven striking colors to choose from and new shades released throughout the year, your ride is as unique as you are.

Carry everything you need

From your laptop to labradoodle. The unique Brompton Luggage System places the weight on your frame instead of the handlebars. So, when carrying loads, your ride remains brilliantly stable.

Ride low, mid or high

With handlebar options that mimic the feeling of road bikes, hybrids and cruisers.

Specifications

Weight
From 26.12 lb

Speed
4-speed

Material
Steel

Folded Size
25.3" H x 23'' W x 10.6'' D

Main Frame
Precision drawn heat-treated steel tubing with hand brazing and selected auto-brazed joints

Rear Frame
Hand brazed cold-formed micro-alloy steel tubing

Fork
One piece carbon fork and steerer with magnetic pedal holder

Grips
Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core

Seatpost
Standard, Black (33")

Saddle
Standard

Seatclamp
Composite seat clamp and rear frame clip

Hinge Clamps
Composite hinge clamp levers

Pedals
Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals

Drivetrain
Brompton 12-speed drivetrain, 402% range

Chainset
6061 forged aluminum crank with 50T chainring and integrated chainguard

Bottom Bracket
Square taper bottom bracket

Headset
Brompton headset

Shifters
Brompton 4 speed derailleur shifter & 3 speed hub gear shifter

Sprockets
11-18 Tooth

Derailleur
Brompton Chain pusher

Rear Wheel
Double wall rim, 28 spoke, Brompton Standard ratio 3 speed internal gear hub, 13 tooth sprocket

Front Wheel
Double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton front hub

Tires
349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tire with a reflective sidewall

Tubes
Schrader valve

Fenders
Included

Lighting
Reflectors

Roller Wheels
Advance Roller Wheels

Rack
Included

Brakes
Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers

Front Carrier
Front carrier block adaptor for all types of Brompton luggage

Disclaimer
* Specifications are subject to change without notice