Iconic folding bike model Brompton has launched a brand new vary aimed on the extra adventurous finish of the folding bike market. The G Line takes Brompton bikes’ present DNA and will increase its versatility with hydraulic disc brakes and customized Schwalbe tyres.
Although the silhouette might look harking back to the present ranges the G Line has been designed from the bottom up with a very new body at its coronary heart. From the bike’s preliminary idea, it was meant to be a succesful bike each on the streets of a metropolis in addition to on dusty gravel paths. Brompton claims that in bringing the G Line to promote it underwent over 250,000km of testing to satisfy and exceed trade requirements and model expectations.
“We created the G Line to be the perfect one-bike answer for the town and past,” mentioned Will Carleysmith, Chief Design & Engineering Officer at Brompton.
“It’s probably the most succesful Brompton but, with the flexibility to ship on all types of surfaces, with the texture of a full-size bike. Yet it transforms right into a compact bundle that shops and travels simply. In a world stuffed with potentialities, G Line is your one-bike path to wherever.”
An adventure-ready Brompton
Most notably the G Line is the primary Brompton vary to characteristic hydraulic disc brakes. The elevated energy and consistency in all-weather situations are a welcome arrival for a motorbike whose intentions lay past easy and dry tarmac. The disc rotors are mounted to 20-inch wheels, that are a step up from the 16-inch rims discovered on the present ranges. This transfer to 20-inch wheels naturally will increase the potential of the bike with the bigger wheels higher suited to rougher surfaces while retaining the bike’s trademark compact dimension when folded.
Brompton has teamed with each Schwalbe to create particular tyres for the G Line that may be arrange and run tubeless out of the field. These puncture-resistant tyres are greatest suited to off-road using while an choice from Continental tyres can even be obtainable aimed extra at metropolis using.
The G Line is the primary of Brompton’s vary to sport Shimano’s 8-speed Alfine inside hub gear system. This offers an sufficient unfold of gearing for testing off-road climbs and faster-paced metropolis commuting. As a sealed unit, the system requires much less upkeep than a traditional exterior derailleur system shielded from dust and water ingress.
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Finishing off the G Line is a wider than typical deal with bar geared toward rising management on tough and loser surfaces, broad platform pedals that fold flat when not in use and a brilliant gentle, carbon-based saddle claimed to scale back vibrations transferred to the rider.
Electric G Line
Joining the G Line is an all-new electrical sibling. Tom Kerr, G Line Design Lead mentioned, “We designed the Electric G Line bike and e-system as one. Every ingredient is meticulously engineered from scratch to work collectively within the metropolis and past.”
When designing the Electric G Line, the reliability and sturdiness of the 250-watt hub motor underwent in depth testing. Over 20 of the bike’s motors have been put via a mixed load exceeding 1 million kilometres operating continuous emphasising the boldness within the longevity of the bike’s motor system. The motor has additionally been designed with the flexibility for riders to self-diagnose points and replace software program giving riders entry to the newest options.
Powering the motor is a 345Wh battery that sits contained in the body. Brompton claims this permits for between 20-40 miles (30-60 kilometres) of using between expenses. When not in use or when charging the battery can simply be faraway from contained in the body with one connector.
Connecting to the bike is finished through Brompton’s personal cell app permitting riders to simply hold their bikes up to date and operating the newest model software program. Through the app, homeowners are notified of recent options and might use the dashboard on their telephone to manage energy modes, maximise battery life and monitor distance.
Making the many of the Electric G Line’s built-in battery is a set of lights mounted to the back and front of the body.
Unlike the usual G Line that makes use of Shimano’s Alfine 8-speed hub gear the presence of the hub motor on the electrical vary implies that shifting is taken care of by a traditional exterior rear derailleur. A 4-speed cassette has been chosen that works with the electrical motor to supply a full vary of gears to sort out steep climbs and quick sections of street.
Luggage and equipment
Alongside the brand new vary, Brompton has additionally launched a spread of bags and equipment for the G Line. This features a waterproof roll-top bag in each small and huge sizes, a roll prime rack bag, a water bottle and mount, Brompton Toolkit 2.0 and lots extra. For these trying to run the G Line with a tubeless setup, Brompton additionally affords a selected tubeless package in addition to stocking the customized Schwalbe G-One tyres. These can be found straight from Brompton through its web site.
Pricing, sizing and availability
The commonplace G Line is obtainable in 4 completely different builds beginning with the bike-only choice retailing for £2,399. Beyond this, there may be an choice for the bike with a carrying rack and mudguards (£2,499), with built-in lights (£2,489) or with the lights and the rack (£2,589). Joining the usual G Line vary is the Electric mannequin retailing for £3,499.
Although just one body dimension is obtainable the G Line vary is obtainable in three sizes with completely different stem configurations adjusting the bike’s match.
The G Line is ready to be obtainable from October 2024 straight from Brompton or through Brompton accredited retailers within the UK and Europe.