Brompton P Line Urban. Lightweight Parts & 5 Speed Upgrade - Excellent Condition

Brompton P Line Urban. Lightweight Parts & 5 Speed Upgrade - Excellent Condition

£1,740.70 GBP
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Brompton P Line Urban. Lightweight Parts & 5 Speed Upgrade - Excellent Condition

Brompton P Line Urban. Lightweight Parts & 5 Speed Upgrade - Excellent Condition

£1,740.70 GBP

This is a Brompton P Line folding bike finished in midnight black, a British-made steel-framed commuter built around a 5-speed conversion that makes it more versatile than the standard 3-speed models. The owner has invested in several lightweight upgrades that keep the overall weight down without compromising the bike's signature compact fold. It's only had light use and comes in excellent condition, with just one minor mark on the frame halfway along the main tube.

The 5-speed setup uses a Lite Pro chainset paired with derailleur gears, giving you more flexibility when tackling hills or varying terrain compared to a hub-gear Brompton. The drivetrain is straightforward to maintain and adjust. A titanium seat post from Brompfication replaces the standard steel item, which helps shave weight without any loss of durability. The handlebars are Joseph Kuosac ergonomic bars, designed to reduce hand fatigue during longer commutes, and the pedals are MKS Lightweight QR units with their matching pedal mount, which means quick removal when you fold the bike.

The practical touches include a lightweight bag holder bracket fitted to the frame, a frame-mounted Brompton pump for emergency top-ups, and a Brompton multitool that lives inside the frame tube so it's always with you. A medium Borough bag comes with the bike, offering weatherproof storage for commute essentials and keeping things organised during the fold and unfold cycle. The side-pull caliper brakes are typical Brompton specification and work reliably for urban stop-start riding.

All of the original components that were removed during the upgrades are included with the bike, so you have the option to revert to standard spec if you ever wanted to. The bike was purchased from Balfes Bikes and comes with the receipt. It's being sold due to a change in circumstances, and despite the lightweight modifications, it retains the characteristic folding ability and portability that makes a Brompton practical for commuters juggling cycling with public transport or limited storage space.