Brompton C Line M5L (5 Speed) folding bicycle - Black - used but hardly ridden

This is a 1990s Brompton C Line M5L, a British-made steel folding bicycle in black that's barely seen any real use over its years of ownership. The bike has been stored indoors throughout and ridden only a handful of times, which means it's in excellent condition overall. There's a small section broken off the rear mudguard, as shown in the pictures, but this is straightforward to repair and doesn't affect how the bike rides or folds. It comes with the original Brompton manual and all its original fittings still intact.

The frame is steel with black lacquer on the main tubes and black components throughout. It runs a 5-speed hub gear system with side-pull caliper brakes and rides on 16-inch Schwalbe tyres—fast, slick road tyres that roll smoothly on tarmac. The rear suspension uses Brompton's standard suspension block, which takes the edge off vibration without adding complexity. The saddle is the original Brompton item at standard height, and a front carrier block is already fitted, so you can attach Brompton's own bags straight away without needing to source or install anything extra.

The package includes the bike itself plus genuine Brompton accessories: a front saddle bag, rear pouch, and the original Brompton cover bag that lets you transport the folded bike discreetly on trains or buses or store it tidily at home. Five gears is enough for most urban riding and gentle slopes without being too complex, and the compact fold has made Brompton bikes reliable workhorses for London commuters and city cyclists across the UK for decades.

Collection only from a BN41 postcode address in Brighton—this isn't a courier service, so you'll need to arrange to pick it up yourself.