Brompton T Line

[Richyboy]

Finally a super light Brompton, anyone know any more details like possible price and release date?

[emperorburger]

£3,750 for the single speed and £3,950 for the 4 speed.

[waynecyclist]

I believe they are only making less than 500 in total, so little or no chance of getting one, will be worth bonkers money however in time.

Doubt anybody lucky enough to get one will ever ride it.

[Richyboy]

Damn, not what I wanted to hear lol.

[waynecyclist]

Richyboy said:

Damn, not what I wanted to hear lol.

From what I understand they will only be available exclusively via a ballot system on its website.

[scot_aln]

Looks like the 500 were just an initial batch especially if they have really created a new factory.

https://www.brompton.com/tline?xnpe_tifc=hfb7hFsL4...


Love the concept but using one as a commute tool then the steel is well proven if heavy. A lot of the weight saving away from the frame only time will tell how reliable the components are. The seat post for example with it's extra ring of steel around the carbon.

[waynecyclist]

scot_aln said:

Looks like the 500 were just an initial batch especially if they have really created a new factory.

https://www.brompton.com/tline?xnpe_tifc=hfb7hFsL4...


Love the concept but using one as a commute tool then the steel is well proven if heavy. A lot of the weight saving away from the frame only time will tell how reliable the components are. The seat post for example with it's extra ring of steel around the carbon.

Some are saying they outsourced the frame manufacture to company in Sheffield others are saying they purchased the company, I would guess it will be cheaper to manufacture the titanium triangles and forks in the UK as well, I believe they are making them in Taiwan at the moment.

A titanium Brompton to me seems a little pointless, P line would be as good an option.

As you said the steel bike will be more durable, these are destined never to be ridden and the majority will end in up in collections overseas.

[James6112]

emperorburger said:

£3,750 for the single speed and £3,950 for the 4 speed.

Selling for around £5500 on the Bay of E now!

[wpa1975]

James6112 said:

emperorburger said:

£3,750 for the single speed and £3,950 for the 4 speed.

Selling for around £5500 on the Bay of E now!

One here on eBay for £8k: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234482431294?hash=item3...

Complete madness, £8k for a Brompton

[James6112]

wpa1975 said:

One here on eBay for £8k: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234482431294?hash=item3...

Complete madness, £8k for a Brompton

I entered the ballot & ‘won’ the chance to buy a single speed titanium.
Not bothered as I prefer my Raw Lacquer , even it weighs a water bottle more!
I guess I could have flipped it for a profit, minus fees & exposure to scammers
Ignored this time as out of current cyclescheme range also

[Richyboy]

Got fed up waiting for T line so bought a p line

[millen]

James Houston last week completed the Transcontinental on a Brompton, so they must be durable https://www.instagram.com/jim_london/ I don't know if the gearing suits mega-climbs. Reportedly he had major tyre issues when the rims/ inner tubes overheated on the Alpine descents - is there a disc version yet? Maybe the fold-up status helps with defending against the many pack of wild dogs?

[FazerBoy]

Richyboy said:

Got fed up waiting for T line so bought a p line

Nice! I’ve got a P-Line too.

I am finding the 4-speed gearing to have a poor range compared to my previous 6-speed. It’s not quite low enough at the bottom end for steeper hills and I’m spinning out the top gear much too easily on downhill inclines.

What do you think?

[Richyboy]

FazerBoy said:

Nice! I’ve got a P-Line too.

I am finding the 4-speed gearing to have a poor range compared to my previous 6-speed. It’s not quite low enough at the bottom end for steeper hills and I’m spinning out the top gear much too easily on downhill inclines.

What do you think?

This will sound crazy but I haven’t had time to ride it properly. My routes are flat London cycle lanes though.

[FazerBoy]

Richyboy said:

This will sound crazy but I haven’t had time to ride it properly. My routes are flat London cycle lanes though.

Ok thanks.

It will be fine on flat roads - it’s just on ascents and descents that I find the gearing range poor. Overall it’s a great bike!

[Richyboy]

FazerBoy said:

Nice! I’ve got a P-Line too.

I am finding the 4-speed gearing to have a poor range compared to my previous 6-speed. It’s not quite low enough at the bottom end for steeper hills and I’m spinning out the top gear much too easily on downhill inclines.

What do you think?

Yeah your right, for steep hills it’s hard work lol. Been riding flats mostly but today came upon a very steep hill and felt the burn. Glad I didn’t try to acquire a t line, this one is light enough to carry in shops and picks up speed nicely.

[Richyboy]

I wish there was more of a community for Brompton riders to organise weekend rides and events.

[FazerBoy]

Richyboy said:

FazerBoy said:

Nice! I’ve got a P-Line too.

I am finding the 4-speed gearing to have a poor range compared to my previous 6-speed. It’s not quite low enough at the bottom end for steeper hills and I’m spinning out the top gear much too easily on downhill inclines.

What do you think?

Yeah your right, for steep hills it’s hard work lol. Been riding flats mostly but today came upon a very steep hill and felt the burn. Glad I didn’t try to acquire a t line, this one is light enough to carry in shops and picks up speed nicely.

Lol!

I’ve had my P-Line for quite a few months now and I really like it - but ideally it needs a wider gear range.

I did ride a T-Line this week. I took my bike in for its first service to Brompton Junction London and I asked for a ride on their demo T-Line. It’s amazingly light and that is obviously very noticeable when carrying it, but of course also when cycling uphill and accelerating. It’s certainly quicker than the P-Line - but not to the degree that makes it worth the substantial extra cost.

Edited by FazerBoy on Friday 30th September 18:03

[FazerBoy]

Richyboy said:

I wish there was more of a community for Brompton riders to organise weekend rides and events.

If you’re on Facebook there are quite a few Brompton community pages out there that you might like.

[strattonkillick]

Richyboy said:

I wish there was more of a community for Brompton riders to organise weekend rides and events.

Not sure where you live but there is a massive group on Facebook called London Brompton Club. There are lots of rides organised, not all in London but most are. There are rides organised to the coast for instance. Join the group and see what you can find.