Brompton C Line Explore Black - High vs Marin Fairfax 2

Compare Specifications of Brompton C Line Explore Black - High and Marin Fairfax 2

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

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Marin Fairfax 2
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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
Series 2 Fitness, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brake, Internal Cable Routing, Fender and Rack Mounts
Stem -- Marin 3D Forged Alloy
Handle Bar High Handlebars – Brompton triple butted 6061 aluminium handlebar with shot-peened finish Marin Alloy Flat
Fork Steel brazed fork 6061 Aluminum, Straight-Blade, Disc Mount, Fender and Rack Eyelets
Seatpost Brompton standard length Chromoly steel tube. Suitable for maximum inside leg 33″/84cm 27.2 mm Marin Alloy
Grip Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core Marin Ergonomic Locking
Crankset -- Shimano TY301 48/38/28
Pedals Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals Fitness Platform
Chain -- KMC Z8
Shifters Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters Shift Lever : Shimano Altus RapidFire
Saddle Brompton saddle with integrated carry handle. Incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag Marin Fitness Plush
Headset Brompton headset FSA
Derailleur Front -- Shimano M191
Derailleur Rear -- Shimano Acera Shadow, 8-Speed
Hub Front -- Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Hub Rear -- Forged Aluminum Alloy, Disc, 32H
Spoke -- 14 g Black Stainless Steel
Cassette -- SunRace 8-Speed, 11-34T
Chainrings 44T (-12% gearing) --
Bottom Bracket Square taper bottom bracket --
Tyres
Front 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Vee Tire, Baldy, 700 x 32, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead
Rear 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Vee Tire, Baldy, 700 x 32, Puncture Protection, Wire Bead
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)
Marin Aluminum Double Wall, Machined Sidewall
Tube Schrader valve --
Brakes
Front Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brake
Rear Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Tektro M275 Hydraulic Disc Brake
Brake Lever -- Tektro Hydraulic
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Black (matt) --


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 12.1 kg --
Overview
Features -- - Series 2 And Series 1 Frame
- Disc Brakes
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
Bottom Bracket : Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Square Taper

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