{"product_id":"1990-mk2-brompton-l3-vintage-3-speed-timewarp-totally-original-parts-condition","title":"1990 Mk2 Brompton L3 Vintage 3 speed Timewarp Totally Original Parts+Condition","description":"This 1990 early mk2 (90-9 hub date stamp) built Brompton L3 folding bicycle remains in what can only be described as amazing, original light leisure used condition still fitted with it’s original Raleigh Record tyres which are hardly worn and indicate the very low mileage covered from new by one mature owner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example would make a great addition to any Brompton collection or anyone looking for one of the better surviving mk2 models available today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare to find a rust free earlier mk2 still looking bright and having all of it’s original parts including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal early rear triangle design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal foam Iscaselle saddle fitted to chrome extender bracket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal early ridged design Alloy wheels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal early brake levers with original brake cables and brake blocks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal upgraded folding pedal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Raleigh Record tyres.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal plastic handlebar Grips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Large ‘Patents Worldwide’ frame decal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePedals \u0026amp; Larger Front\/Rear Reflectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Gloss paint finish still looks excellent and unfaded throughout and with the light scratches\/marks from storage and some careful paint touch in’s from where the folded pedal has clashed with the rear triangle upright. Only one small touch in to the red main crossbar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth early type alloy wheel rims remain unworn with the original Raleigh Record tyres which both still hold air fine with no perishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bike is all in fully functional and excellent working order, having smooth working early Caliper brakes and the Sturmey Archer hub gear mechanism shifting smoothly between all 3 gears using the tried and tested SA thumb type shifter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bike has been carefully cleaned\/polished\/adjusted\/checked over and still has it’s original chain \/ running gear which is all hardly worn, rust free and in excellent smooth running order ready for use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original silver plastic mudguards remain in good original condition with the usual discolouration to the extremities but not split or chipped!.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI personally prefer to keep these early examples as original as possible with the age related patina only cleaned\/polished.","brand":"Brompton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64912652796281,"sku":null,"price":618.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/9640\/3321\/files\/s-l1600_81951e36-3c4b-4f20-b3f1-d3d4b6760602.jpg?v=1792261173","url":"https:\/\/www.foldingbikes4u.co.uk\/products\/1990-mk2-brompton-l3-vintage-3-speed-timewarp-totally-original-parts-condition","provider":"Folding Bikes 4U","version":"1.0","type":"link"}