Brompton C Line Explore Black - High vs Marin San Rafael DS2

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Brompton C Line Explore Black - High
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Marin San Rafael DS2
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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 Dual Sport, 6061 Aluminum, 700C Wheels, Disc Brake
Stem -- Marin Alloy
Handle Bar High Handlebars – Brompton triple butted 6061 aluminium handlebar with shot-peened finish Marin Alloy Riser
Fork Steel brazed fork SR Suntour NEX Disc HLO, 63 mm Travel, Hydraulic Lockout, Preload Adjustment
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 FC-TY301, 48/38/28T, Ring Guard
Pedals Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals Dual Sport Platform
Chain -- KMC Z7
Shifters Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters Shift Lever : Shimano EF505 3x8-Speed
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 No.10-P
Derailleur Front -- Shimano FD-TY710
Derailleur Rear -- Shimano Altus 8-Speed
Hub Front -- Forged Aluminum Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H
Hub Rear -- Forged Aluminum Alloy, Centerlock Disc, 32H
Spoke -- 14 g Black Stainless Steel
Cassette -- SunRace 8-Speed, 11-32T
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, Rail, 700 x 40, Wire Bead
Rear 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Vee Tire, Rail, 700 x 40, 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, Disc Specific
Tube Schrader valve --
Brakes
Front Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Shimano BR-M200 Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor
Rear Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Shimano BR-M200 Hydraulic Disc, 160 mm Rotor
Brake Lever -- Shimano EF-505 Hydraulic
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Black (matt) --


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 12.1 kg --
Overview
Features -- - Series 2 Aluminum 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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