Brompton C Line Explore Black - High vs Trek Fuel EX 8 GX

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Brompton C Line Explore Black - High
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Technical Specifications
Load Carrying Capacity -- Combined weight of bicycle, rider, and cargo of 300 pounds (136 kg)
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
Alpha Platinum Aluminum, tapered head tube, Knock Block, Control Freak internal routing, downtube guard, ISCG 05, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 130 mm travel
Stem -- Size : XS, S Bontrager Line, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 40 mm length
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Line, 35 mm, Knock Block, 0 degree, 50 mm length
Handle Bar High Handlebars – Brompton triple butted 6061 aluminium handlebar with shot-peened finish Size : XS, S - Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 750 mm width
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Line, alloy, 35 mm, 27.5 mm rise, 780 mm width
Fork Steel brazed fork Fox Rhythm 34, Float EVOL air spring, GRIP damper, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, Boost110, 15 mm Kabolt axle, 140 mm travel
Seatpost Brompton standard length Chromoly steel tube. Suitable for maximum inside leg 33″/84cm Size : XS, S - Bontrager Line Dropper, 100 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 345 mm length
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - Bontrager Line Dropper, 150 mm travel, internal routing, 31.6 mm, 440 mm length
Grip Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core Bontrager XR Trail Elite, nylon lock-on
Crankset -- Size : XS, S - SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 170 mm length
Size : M, ML, L, XL, XXL - SRAM X1 Eagle, DUB, 30T steel ring, Boost (52 mm chainline), 175 mm length
Pedals Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals --
Chain -- SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Shifters Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Saddle Brompton saddle with integrated carry handle. Incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag Bontrager Arvada, hollow chromoly rails, 138 mm width
Headset Brompton headset Knock Block Integrated, 58-degree radius, cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Derailleur Rear -- SRAM GX Eagle
Hub Front -- Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, 108T Rapid Drive, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Hub Rear -- Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, alloy axle, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Cassette -- SRAM Eagle XG-1275, 10-52, 12 speed
Chainrings 44T (-12% gearing) 34T
Bottom Bracket Square taper bottom bracket SRAM DUB, 92 mm, PressFit
Tyres
Front 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewall, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.40''
Rear 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 29 x 2.60''
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)
Front : Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15 mm thru axle
Rear : Bontrager Line Comp 30, Tubeless Ready, 6-bolt, Rapid Drive 54, SRAM XD driver, Boost148, 12 mm thru axle
Tube Schrader valve --
Brakes
Front Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers SRAM G2 R 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake Rotor : SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 180 mm
Rear Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers SRAM G2 R 4-piston hydraulic disc
Brake Rotor : SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, round edge, 200 mm
Suspension
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Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Black (matt) Dark Aquatic/Trek Black
Rage Red to Dnister Black Fade


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 12.1 kg 13.78 kg
Overview
Features -- - Straight Shot with Knock Block
- Active Braking Pivot
- Control Freak Cable Management
- Tubeless Ready
- Suspension Calculator
- Mino Link Adjustable Geometry
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
Shock : Fox Performance Float EVOL, 3-position RE:aktiv damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210 mm x 55 mm
Max compatible fork travel : 150 mm (561 mm axle-to-crown)

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