Brompton C Line Explore Black - High vs Raleigh Merit 1

Compare Specifications of Brompton C Line Explore Black - High and Raleigh Merit 1

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Brompton C Line Explore Black - High
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Raleigh Merit 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
Custom Formed and Butted AL-6061 Heat Treated Aluminum 700c Endurance Road Geometry
Stem -- Kalloy SA-DB2 Alloy 7 Deg. 31.8 mm Bore
Handle Bar High Handlebars – Brompton triple butted 6061 aluminium handlebar with shot-peened finish Kalloy HB-CR21 Road Bend, 31.8 mm
Fork Steel brazed fork Alloy 1-1/8" Road
Seats -- Raleigh Road with Steel Rails
Seatpost Brompton standard length Chromoly steel tube. Suitable for maximum inside leg 33″/84cm Kalloy SP-375 Micro Adjust Alloy, 27.2 x 350 mm
Grip Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core --
Crankset -- FSA Tempo Compact Alloy Arm with 34/50 Cho-moly Chainrings
Pedals Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals FPD NW-366
Chain -- KMC Z8.1
Shifters Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters Shimano R2000 Claris 2x8 Shifter / Brake Lever
Saddle Brompton saddle with integrated carry handle. Incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag --
Headset Brompton headset Integrated Threaded 1-1/8"
Derailleur Front -- Shimano R2000 Claris
Derailleur Rear -- Shimano R2000 Claris
Hub Front -- JoyTech F362TSE Alloy Road 28-Hole
Hub Rear -- JoyTech A171DSE Alloy Road 28-Hole
Spoke -- 14g Stainless Steel
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 Kenda K-193 Road 700 x 28c Wire Bead
Rear 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Kenda K-193 Road 700 x 28c 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)
Alex AT505 Double Wall Alloy 28 Hole, Tubeless Compatible
Tube Schrader valve --
Brakes
Front Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Tektro Alloy Dual Pivot Calipers
Rear Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Tektro Alloy Dual Pivot Calipers
Brake Lever -- Shimano R2000 Claris Shifter / Brake Lever
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Black (matt) Black


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 12.1 kg --
Overview
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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 Bearing
Cogset : Shimano HG31 8-Speed (11-32)
Extras : Rack and Fender Mounts

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