2018 Brompton S3L folding bicycle C Line Equivalent in Satin Black - Used

This is an August 2018 Brompton S3L folding bike in satin black, a British-made steel-framed model that's been well looked after and remains in excellent working condition. The 16-inch wheels and lateral fold design make it the kind of bike you can carry onto a train or store in a flat without it dominating the space. At this age and specification level, it's the sort of Brompton that costs well over £1400 new, so finding a properly maintained used example makes genuine sense.

The bike runs three speeds via a Sturmey Archer BSR alloy hub gear paired with a Brompton shifter, which handles the gentle hills of urban riding smoothly and is simple enough to keep running without fuss. The 50T interchangeable alloy spider chainset is the later upgraded spec, and the brakes are the black logo dual pivot calipers with matching levers—both smooth and sharp to use. The chain is brand new, replaced with a Brompton 98 link silver chain and quick link because the old one was surface tarnished rather than worn through.

Everything mechanical has been checked over and adjusted ready for the next owner. The brakes shift smoothly up and down across all three gears, and all four brake pads have been replaced with Fibrax inserts. The original Schwalbe Marathon Racer tyres have tread remaining, though the front will want changing soon; the rear is in better shape. Original pedals, saddle and rubber lock-on grips are all present and usable, with some expected wear to the grips.

As a used folding bike, there are a few light marks and scratches to the satin finish from regular folding and unfolding—the kind of honest wear you'd expect. There are some marks on the matt silver crank arms and light marks on the pedal ends. The upper surface of the rear mudguard has the usual scratches that come from folding outdoors on rough ground. Nothing affects how the bike rides or functions.

The bike comes with reflectors all round and an integral Ping bell, so it's ready for everyday use without needing to add extras. Cash on collection from Crowborough TN6, or it can be sent to UK mainland addresses for free, folded in a padded box.