New notation for Brompton models

[berlinonaut]

Brompton just changed their notation of model names. What used to be "a Brompton" is now a "C-Line", 2-speed ist now called "urban", 3-speed "utility" and 6-speed "explore". The B-75 is now the "A-Line" (and black/white instead of blue). S-bars are now "low", M-bars are "mid" and H-bars are "high". The E-model w/o mudguards seems to have been vanished from the portfolio.

https://www.brompton.com/bikes/help-me-choose

 

[cheys03]

Thanks for the heads-up, good info. The new model terms are even more confusing than they used to be, at least initially. Am sure I'll get my head around it with time...
Shame the B75 isn't blue any longer.

 

[cheys03]

Haaaaaaaaaaang on.... have they binned the titanium options?

 

[shingwell]

 

[alicat]

Looks like they have binned the titanium version and the P-handlebars. My P6R-X just got more valuable, me thinks...

 

[berlinonaut]

The P-bars have been binned already two years ago or so and the titanium version seems a bit unclear to me as it still does show up on Brompton's website but not on the page that explains the new naming conventions: https://www.brompton.com/bikes/superlight
Also the choice of size of the chainwheel is not mentioned - maybe it has disappeared as well - unclear.
However - there are rumors that a third line ("P-line") is supposed to pop up, maybe that will contain the titanium version. Just rumors, so we'll see if true or not.

 

[Cycleops]

All of which pales into insignificance with another as yet unnamed model, the Brompton that the paint falls off:
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/brompton-paint-issue.273669/

 

[cougie uk]

Maybe the titanium one is saved for the Chpt3 version ?

 

[berlinonaut]

All of which pales into insignificance with another as yet unnamed model, the Brompton that the paint falls off:
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/brompton-paint-issue.273669/

I do not know what the one topic should have to do with this one but at least the front did not fall off:

View: https://youtu.be/3m5qxZm_JqM

 

[berlinonaut]

Maybe the titanium one is saved for the Chpt3 version ?

The CHPT3 is no longer produced since 2020.

 

[berlinonaut]

However - there are rumors that a third line ("P-line") is supposed to pop up, maybe that will contain the titanium version. Just rumors, so we'll see if true or not.

In another forum usually well informed sources say:

P line - AKA Superlight (...)
M6L, instead of moving to M6 is now;
Core Line Explore Mid Bar

 

[cougie uk]

The CHPT3 is no longer produced since 2020.

I didn't realize that. Thanks.

 

[Cycleops]

The old nomenclature was difficult to fathom for those that are non Brompton enthusiasts. The new names make it clearer as to its intended use. They should have done this years ago. The simplified model line up makes it easier for purchasers to choose, perhaps this change is due to more buying on line without the help of a knowledgeable Brompton salesman.

 

[T4tomo]

P-line / superlight or whatever you call it, is still heavier than the original superlight I have .
.. trudges off to admire titanium seat-post..

the A Line should just be called the Cheapskate or the Pointless, as i really don't see the point of specc-ing a commuter bike without mudguards and ultimately reducing the life span of the bike / components by spraying wet and road crap into its sensitive parts.

 

[Kell]

P-line / superlight or whatever you call it, is still heavier than the original superlight I have .
.. trudges off to admire titanium seat-post..

the A Line should just be called the Cheapskate or the Pointless, as i really don't see the point of specc-ing a commuter bike without mudguards and ultimately reducing the life span of the bike / components by spraying wet and road crap into its sensitive parts.

Not everyone commutes in Britain.

I mean, personally, I don't see the point of a Brompton without mudgurards, but that's purely for my cycling commute - which is done year round in London.

But if you're commuting somewhere dry, then there is no real need. Or if your bike is less of an everyday thing then no mudguards is OK too. My roadbike doesn't have mudguards.