If you could make use of a folding bike but can’t take them seriously, then the CHPT3-edition Brompton could be for you: designed in conjunction with ex-pro David Millar, this stylish upgrade on the London-built folder has all the right credentials.
It’s essentially a Superlight S6E model (titanium fork and rear triangle, six gears, straight handlebar and no mudguards) with custom touches that include Black Edition components, a signature fire red colourway on the front frame and extra-firm suspension block, Fabric saddle and handlebar grips and stunning tan wall Schwalbe One tyres.
The mark up on a standard Superlight S6E is just over £200. That seems reasonable to us, but is the mark up of around £900 over an all-steel, standard Brompton justifiable?
The CHPT3 is certainly faster. The weight difference created by the titanium fork and rear triangle is noticeable on all inclines, and the fast-rolling Schwalbe Ones fly across the tarmac.
It rides like a Brompton, which means that speed is allied to ultra-responsive handling for perfect traffic-beating city riding, but while the lack of mudguards adds to the cool, for everyday use I would miss the protection they offer.
There is, however, a fitting point to add a luggage block that allows you to load your bag onto the front of the bike and get it off your back.
Product
| Brand | brompton |
| Price | 1990.00 GBP |
| Weight | 10.3000, KILOGRAM () - |
Features
| Fork | Titanium |
| br_frame | Steel with titanium rear triangle |
| Tyres | Schwalbe One tan wall |
| br_brakes | Brompton |
| br_saddle | Fabric Scoop ‘Devesa’ |
| br_wheels | Brompton |
| br_gripsTape | Fabric Slim fire red & black grips |
| br_handlebar | S-type |
| Features | Gears: 6-speed (3-speed Sturmey Archer hub gear with 2-speed Brompton derailleur) |
