Brompton
Class 1
Folding
Electric C Line Explore
8.6
$3,800
MSRP
The Electric C Line brings motor assist to the iconic Brompton fold — the smallest-folding e-bike you can buy, ideal for trains, offices and tight apartments. Assist tops out at 15.5 mph.
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Full specifications
- MSRP
- $3,800
- Category
- Folding
- Class
- Class 1
- Top Speed
- 16 mph
- Motor
- Brompton e-Motiq front hub (Hub)
- Motor Power
- 250W nominal
- Torque
- 24 Nm
- Battery
- 300Wh, Li-Ion, removable
- Range
- 20-45 miles
- Weight
- 38 lbs
- Frame
- Steel, folding
- Brakes
- Dual-pivot caliper (rim)
- Drivetrain
- 6-speed
- Suspension
- None
- Tires
- Schwalbe, 16"
- Max Payload
- 243 lbs
- Warranty
- 2 yr electric, 7 yr frame
What we love
- The famous Brompton fold — packs down smaller than any rival
- Removable battery pack you carry like a bag
- Steel frame and proven folding hardware
What we'd change
- Assist caps at 15.5 mph — slower than US Class 3 bikes
- Rim brakes, not discs, on a heavier electric build
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