Brompton P-Line Explore
Brompton's lighter, titanium-rear-triangle folding bike with a proper 12-speed range for hillier commutes.
At a glance
- Ranking
- #1 of 5 in Folding & Commuter
- Brand
- Brompton
- RRP
- £2,599
Verdict
The best Brompton yet for anyone who mixes train commuting with genuine hills. Lighter to carry, easier to ride, still folds into the same iconic package.
What we like
- 1.75kg lighter than the C-Line Explore
- 12-speed range handles Bristol and Sheffield gradients
- Still folds in under 20 seconds
What we don't
- Titanium premium is significant
- Ride is firmer than the C-Line on rougher roads
Commuting
On and off trains, in and out of lifts, the weight saving matters far more than the spec sheet suggests. Over a week of commuting from London Bridge to the City, the P-Line is measurably less tiring to carry than the C-Line.
Ride quality
The 12-speed drivetrain is the real story. A proper granny gear finally makes the P-Line usable in hilly cities, and top-end range is high enough to keep pace on a flat stretch of towpath.
Specifications
- Frame
- Steel main, titanium rear triangle and forks
- Gears
- 12-speed derailleur
- Weight
- 10.6kg
- Wheels
- 16-inch
Compiled from published reviews and manufacturer specifications. We have not tested this product.