The distinctive U-shape of the M Type’s handlebars has been used on the Brompton since the outset: it gives a fairly upright ride with excellent control. The Brompton M3L 2012 Folding Bike is the all-rounder in the range and remains the most popular Brompton, as much at home in the city as on a country lane, and with plenty of room for luggage at the front.
The key M Type is the M3L (also available as M3L-X EV161088) – it is the classic Brompton, featuring a Brompton specific light weight Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub and all the fundamental advantages of the Brompton design.
Frame:
Brompton high tensile steel
Fork:
Steel
Rear Derailleur:
Light weight Sturmey Archer BSR 3 Speed rear hub gear
Number of Gears:
3
Shifters:
Brompton
Chainset:
Brompton
Chainrings:
50 Tooth
Chain:
Brompton
Pedals:
Brompton folding on left. Aluminium cage flat pedal on right
Front Brake:
Brompton dual-pivot callipers with Fibrax cartridge pads
Rear Brake:
Brompton dual-pivot callipers with Fibrax cartridge pads
Handlebars:
Brompton M Type bars with 1015mm grip height
Stem:
Steel
Rims:
Alloy
Front Hub:
Brompton standard
Rear Hub:
Light weight Sturmey Archer BSR 3 Speed rear hub gear
Front Tyre:
Brompton Kevlar high pressure tyre
Rear Tyre:
Brompton Kevlar high pressure tyre
Saddle:
Brompton Saddle with moulded grip and hollow rails
Seatpost:
Brompton standard steel seat pillar, raises up to 995mm from the ground
Seat Binder:
Brompton quick release
Accessories:
Mudguard equipped
Weight:
Approx. 25.81lbs (11.71kg)
