Brompton C Line Explore Black - High vs Trek Straight 8 8i

Compare Specifications of Brompton C Line Explore Black - High and Trek Straight 8 8i

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Brompton C Line Explore Black - High
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Trek Straight 8 8i
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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
6061-T6 aluminum with hydroformed top tube and patented Flat Foot Technology
Stem -- Threadless 4-bolt
Handle Bar High Handlebars – Brompton triple butted 6061 aluminium handlebar with shot-peened finish Electra attitude
Fork Steel brazed fork Steel unicrown straight blade
Seatpost Brompton standard length Chromoly steel tube. Suitable for maximum inside leg 33″/84cm Classic alloy pillar
Grip Lock-on grips with soft-compound rubber adhered to an engineered core Electra custom
Crankset -- Electra custom alloy 3-piece
Pedals Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals Alloy platform
Chain -- KMC S1 nickel plated
Shifters Brompton 2 and 3 speed Trigger shifters Shimano Revo 8-speed twist with optical gear display
Saddle Brompton saddle with integrated carry handle. Incorporates a mount for a Brompton rear light and saddle bag Electra low profile with double-coil springs
Headset Brompton headset 1 1/8" steel threadless
Hub Front -- Shimano Nexus internal 8-speed with coaster brake 36h
Hub Rear -- Alloy low-flange with 6-bolt disc, 36h
Cassette -- 20T
Chainrings 44T (-12% gearing) 44T steel chainring
Bottom Bracket Square taper bottom bracket Sealed cartridge
Tyres
Front 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Electra Fatti-O 24 x 3.0"
Rear 349 x 35C Schwalbe Marathon Racer. A puncture resistant tyre with a reflective sidewall Electra Fatti-O 24 x 3.0"
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)
Painted alloy
Tube Schrader valve --
Brakes
Front Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Mechanical disc
Rear Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers Shimano coaster brake
Suspension
Front -- --
Rear -- --
Colors Available
Colors Black (matt) Black Satin


Physical Specs
Length -- --
Weight 12.1 kg 17.27 kg
Overview
Features -- - Flat Foot Technology
- Internal Gear System
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
Painted stubby rear fender
Stainless steel and anti-rust hardware
8-ball valve caps

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