Boardman CXR 8.9 vs Brompton C Line Explore Black - High

Compare Specifications of Boardman CXR 8.9 and Brompton C Line Explore Black - High

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Boardman CXR 8.9
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Brompton C Line Explore Black - High
Brompton C Line Explore Black - High

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Technical Specifications
Drivetrain -- Brompton Wide-range 6 speed drivetrain (2 x 3 speed), 302% range
Frame 7005 Alloy, smooth welded, cyclocross race geometry 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
Stem Boardman Alloy, 31.8 mm clamp --
Handle Bar Boardman Alloy, 31.8 mm clamp, 70 mm reach, 120 mm drop High Handlebars – Brompton triple butted 6061 aluminium handlebar with shot-peened finish
Fork Full carbon blades and steerer Steel brazed fork
Seatpost Boardman Alloy, 31.6 x 350 mm Brompton standard length Chromoly steel tube. Suitable for maximum inside leg 33″/84cm
Grip -- Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core
Crankset SRAM Apex, X-Sync 44t, PF30 --
Pedals Wellgo alloy with straps, 9/16” Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals
Chain SRAM PCX1 118 --
Shifters SRAM Apex hydraulic levers, 11 speed Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters
Saddle Boardman Road by Velo, steel rails Brompton saddle with integrated carry handle. Incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag
Headset FSA Orbit C-40 ACB, 1 1/8” - 1.5” Tapered, Integrated Brompton headset
Derailleur Rear SRAM Apex, long cage --
Hub Front Formula QR --
Hub Rear Formula QR --
Cassette SRAM PG1130, 11-42t, 11 speed (11-13-15-17-19-22- 25-28-32-36-42) --
Chainrings 44t 44T (-12% gearing)
Bottom Bracket SRAM PF30 Square taper bottom bracket
Tyres
Front Donnelly PDX, 60 tpi, 700 x 33c, wire bead (non-tubeless) 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall
Rear Donnelly PDX, 60 tpi, 700 x 33c, wire bead (non-tubeless) 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall
Wheel / RIM Boardman CXR Tubeless Ready Front-wheel: Double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton front hub.
Rear-wheel: Double wall rim, 28 spoke, Brompton Wide ratio 3 speed internal gear hub with 2 speed external gears (13 and 16 tooth)
Tube -- Schrader valve
Brakes
Front SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount, SRAM 160 mm rotor Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers
Rear SRAM Apex hydraulic disc, flat mount, SRAM 160mm rotor Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors -- Black (matt)


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 11.0 kg 12.1 kg
Overview
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Additional Details Handlebar Tape : Boardman Soft-grip Folded Size : 645mm (H) x 565mm (W) x 270mm (D) (25.3” x 23” x 10.6”)
Front carrier : Front carrier block adaptor for all types of Brompton luggage
Mudguards : Mudguards with rubberised flap

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