Brompton G Line, 8 speed w Roller Rack - Forest Green - Size Medium 2025

The Brompton G Line is a British-made steel folding bike designed for everyday urban cycling and commuting. Built around Brompton's signature lateral fold, it compresses into a compact package that fits under a desk, into a train luggage rack, or the boot of a car. The medium frame size suits most riders, and the steel construction gives the bike a solid, reassuring feel that many cyclists prefer over aluminium alternatives.

This model comes with 8 speeds via a Sturmey Archer hub gear, which handles urban hills and varied terrain without the maintenance demands of a derailleur system. The 8-speed setup offers more flexibility than a 3-speed for longer commutes or hillier routes, whilst keeping the fold compact and the drivetrain protected from wet weather and city grime. The forest green colour sits somewhere between practical and distinctive, avoiding the usual silver or black without being loud.

The Brompton arrives fitted with a roller rack, which makes carrying small loads straightforward without needing to balance a messenger bag, and a Lezyne 500 XL front light for visibility in low light. You'll need to add a rear light separately, though the roller rack leaves room to mount one. The compact 16-inch wheels make the bike quick-handling in traffic and contribute to the tight fold, though they do mean more pedal revolutions over longer distances.

Day to day, the G Line handles the stop-start rhythm of city cycling well. The riding position is upright and practical rather than aggressive, giving good visibility in urban traffic. This folding bike suits commuters who mix cycling with trains or buses, or anyone working from home who needs to tuck a bike away in a small space. It's equally at home on a short daily run to the shops or office as it is being carried onto a packed carriage during rush hour.