Brompton, P-Line Urban, Mid Handlebar,

Performance-focused bikes with lightweight features

P-Line is Brompton's lightweight folding bike. The Brompton P-Line features a new steel and titanium frame, and a patent-pending gear system and wheelset, alongside a host of other updates. A superlight Brompton bike was first introduced in 2005 as a weight-saving bike that Brompton says made it easier for riders to get around, thanks to it being lighter to lift and carry, as well as faster on the road.

The P-Line has a weight of 9.99kg, which Brompton say is nearly 2kg less than the C-Line model. P-Line is available in 4-speed and 12-speed versions. The revolutionary gear system features a cassette rather than the internal gear hubs found on other Brompton bikes. In-keeping with the low-weight design goal of the P-Line, this system features a 60-gram derailleur. The derailleur found on the 4-speed Brompton P-Line is said to "fit inside the compact fold" of the bike, presumably in an attempt to minimize the chances of it getting knocked and damaged.

P-Line Urban — 4-speed gearing
The P-Line Urban bike has 4 gears, unlike the C-Line Urban which has 2. Despite the difference in number of gears it is everything the Urban model should be: a fine-tuned bike for city riding.

P-Line Explore — 12-speed gearing
Unlike the C-Line Explore, which has 6 gears, the P-Line Explore has 12 gears. The P-Line Explore features the easiest gear of all Bromptons to make even the toughest, steep climbs a simple affair. The bike also features the highest gear Brompton have ever made, along with lots more gears in between, making 12-speed Explore bikes even more comfortable for touring and exploring, as well as more accessible for riders who live on very hilly routes.

To make moving the P-Line around easier when it's folded up, Brompton have fitted new wheels as well as a new seat post design. The seat post can be locked at two separate heights, so you can have the post fully down for storing or halfway up for rolling. P-Line currently consists of two bikes options, Urban and Explore. The P-Line sits above Brompton's A-Line and C-Line in terms of price and performance claims.

Brompton P Line features:

• 4-speed or 12-speed gearing
• Mudguards
• Titanium fork and rear triangle
• Superlight pedals
• Superlight saddle
• Advanced aluminum self aligning hinge points
• a front carrier block for Brompton luggage
• A choice of low, mid, and high handlebars

Brompton make three handlebar styles: low, mid, and high. C Line and P Line bikes are available with all three bar styles, whilst A Line bikes are only available with a mid handlebar.

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Low is great for riders who want a sporty ride and a direct feel, and provides very direct handling thanks to its flat shape. Brompton previously used this handlebar shape on all S Type bikes.

Mid is one of the most popular bar choices. It has a riser shape and puts the rider in a comfortable position. For shorter riders, it may feel very upright, and for taller riders, it may feel a bit low. This handlebar is a classic shape and featured on previous models known as M Type, such as M3L and M6L.

High has the same riser profile as mid, but the bike has a longer stem, moving the bar a bit higher. It provides a neutral riding position for very tall riders and a very upright position for average height riders.
Formerly used on models known as H Type, such as H3L and H6L.