{"product_id":"mk2-brompton-m3l-matching-pair-or-sell-individually","title":"Mk2 Brompton M3L matching pair Or Sell Individually","description":"This listing description applies to both bikes only the main frame colours and saddles are different otherwise identical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese One mature owned from new 1992 (91-10 hub date stamp) built Brompton L3 or M3L folding bicycle remains in what can only be described as amazing timewarp, original condition and only seen a few brief leisure rides in fair weather not been used for any long distance or commuting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example would make a great addition to any Brompton collection or anyone looking for one of the better classic early mk2 models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare to find a rust free earlier mk2 still looking bright and having it’s original parts including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal AFA tyre pump fitted to frame (ivory one only).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal early rear triangle design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Alesa Alloy ridged wheels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal upgraded folding pedal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front frame mounted Luggage Block.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Raleigh Record tyres.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Ribbed Plastic Handlebar Grips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Large ‘Patents Worldwide’ Sticker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePedals \u0026amp; Front\/Rear Reflectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Gloss paint finish still looks excellent throughout and with only a few light scratches\/marks from storage. Only some carefully paint touch in’s from where folded pedal has clashed with the black rear triangle upright. Touch in’s to the upper lip of the seatpost tube of frame where seat has dropped when folding but hardly visible now!.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth alloy wheel rims remain shiny silver with the original Raleigh Record tyres which both still have their centrelines clearly visible on front, fully inflated with new tread remaining.\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\/adjusted checked over and even still has it’s original chain \/ running gear which is all hardly worn, rust free and in excellent smooth running order ready for use. There is barely any wear to the frame hinge clamped parts as can be seen clearly in the two pictures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original silver plastic mudguards are in excellent original condition with no chips\/splits which can all be seen in the various pictures of front \u0026amp; rear with hardly any whitening\/discolouration to both front and rear blades mainly at the ends. I personally prefer to keep the bike as original as possible with the age related patina only cleaned\/polished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ONLY non original part is the more comfortable and New Velo padded saddle which was only replaced due to the foam pulled away from it’s plastic frame from lifting the folded bike by the saddle in the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO ZOOM IN AND STUDY ALL PHOTOS AS THESE FORM PART OF THE DESCRIPTION FOR THIS LISTING.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCASH ON COLLECTION FROM CROWBOROUGH TN6 anytime or FREE U.K. MAINLAND BOXED DELIVERY USING PARCELFORCE 48.","brand":"Brompton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57146341982585,"sku":null,"price":1281.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/9640\/3321\/files\/s-l1600_676fa27c-1982-4a5a-8bdc-ff235e5d74b5.jpg?v=1777192601","url":"https:\/\/www.foldingbikes4u.co.uk\/products\/mk2-brompton-m3l-matching-pair-or-sell-individually","provider":"Folding Bikes 4U","version":"1.0","type":"link"}