Brompton C Line Explore Black - High vs Giant Contend AR 1

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Brompton C Line Explore Black - High
Brompton C Line Explore Black - High

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Giant Contend AR 1
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Technical Specifications
Drivetrain Brompton Wide-range 6 speed drivetrain (2 x 3 speed), 302% range --
Frame 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
ALUXX-Grade Aluminum, disc
Stem -- Giant Contact
Handle Bar High Handlebars – Brompton triple butted 6061 aluminium handlebar with shot-peened finish Giant D-Fuse SL
Fork Steel brazed fork Advanced-Grade Composite, full-composite OverDrive steerer, disc
Seatpost Brompton standard length Chromoly steel tube. Suitable for maximum inside leg 33″/84cm Giant D-Fuse, composite
Grip Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core --
Crankset -- Shimano FC-RS510, 34/50
Pedals Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals --
Chain -- KMC X11EL-1
Shifters Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters Shimano 105
Saddle Brompton saddle with integrated carry handle. Incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag Giant Approach, UniClip accessory mount
Headset Brompton headset --
Derailleur Front -- Shimano 105
Derailleur Rear -- Shimano 105
Hub Front -- Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12 mm thru-axle
Hub Rear -- Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset, 12 mm thru-axle
Spoke -- Sapim Race
Cassette -- Shimano 105, 11-speed, 11 x 34
Chainrings 44T (-12% gearing) --
Bottom Bracket Square taper bottom bracket Cartridge
Tyres
Front 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700 X 32c, tubeless
Rear 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Giant Gavia Fondo 2, 700 X 32c, tubeless
Wheel / RIM 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)
Giant P-R2 Disc wheelset
Tube Schrader valve --
Brakes
Front Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Shimano 105 hydraulic, 160 mm
Rear Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Shimano 105 hydraulic, 160 mm
Brake Lever -- Shimano 105 hydraulic
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Black (matt) Metallic Navy


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 12.1 kg --
Overview
Features -- --
Additional Details 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
Sizes : XS, S, M, ML, L, XL

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