2021 Brompton
M6L Black Edition
A 16″ steel frame commuter bike with rim brakes.
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$1,920| Weight | 25.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steel |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 16″ Aluminum |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
Sep 2021 · Rudolf Fischer
The venerable English brand Brompton have sent the M6L version of their classic folding bike into our big commuter bike group test. As the only non-motorised bike, the compact M6L enters the ring as the underdog. Can it overcome the missing E-support with its clever folding mechanism?
Great practicality
Genius folding mechanism
High-quality finishing
Thought-through, detail-focussed design
Limited range of applications
Limited luggage options
| Frame | Hand-brazed chromoly steel BB Standard: BSA, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Brompton chromoly fork |
| Bottom Bracket | English threaded |
| Headset | 1-1/8 in. threaded |
| Stem | Brompton M-type |
| Handlebar | Neutral M-type |
| Saddle | Brompton Standard |
| Seatpost | Standard Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Brompton |
| Rear Derailleur | Brompton |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Brompton |
| Crank | Brompton lightweight alloy, 50T |
| Shifters | Brompton |
| Cassette | 13/16T |
| Chain | SRAM |
| Brakes | Brompton Rim Brake Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Brompton |
| Rims | Brompton 28h |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Brompton |
| Rear Hub | Brompton by Sturmey Archer |
| Tires | Schwalbe Marathon Racer |
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