Brompton C Line - 50th Anniversary - 12-Speed - Mid Bar - Extended Seatpost - 16" Folding Bike - 2025 - 1975 Special Edition

C-LINE - 1975 Edition. 

London, 1975. Andrew Ritchie, a brilliant young inventor, put pen to paper and sketched our original folding bike, calling it the ‘bike of the future.’ It was a radical departure from bicycles of the day – the first in a line of iconic designs which, today, represent the gold standard in folding bicycles.

The C-Line 1975 Edition is a tribute to 50 years of innovation, excellence, and the people who make it possible.

Each detail tells a chapter of the Brompton story. The Thermal Fade finish evokes the brazing process used by Brompton's  team to produce bikes that last a lifetime. Each bike comes with one of 1,975 collectible ‘Brazer’s Coins’ as a tribute to Brompton's  team’s talent and dedication. And, of course, there’s 50th anniversary gold wherever you look because this is a moment to celebrate!

The Brompton folding system.

Invented in 1975 by Brompton founder Andrew Richie. Expertly engineered to transform the bike into a small, locked package a little larger than its wheels - all in under 20-seconds. Nothing folds like a Brompton folds. 

Not like other bikes.

Brompton engineer an efficient solution for moving around the city and beyond. This is a bike that does more than the obvious, it answers problems owners say they didn't know they had. ‘You don’t get Brompton until you get a Brompton.’ 

Each bike is hand-built and quality-assured at Brompton's London factory to cope with the daily demands of city riding. All Brompton bikes are powder coated in the London factory's in-house paint facility using environmentally friendly powders and energy from renewable resources powder coated.

Version with 12-speed gears, mudguards, equipment, medium-high handlebar and extended seatpost (for 84 - 89cm inside leg measurement).

Handlebar version Mid:

• Rising profile.
• Riding position: Neutral/relaxed position for medium and tall riders.
• A more upright position for smaller riders.

Features of Brompton C Line - 50th Anniversary:

• Hand-brazed steel frame and fork.
• Frame with Thermal Fade lacquer finish
• 1975 Edition bottle holder and 1.5 l small zip case
• ColourLab Touchpoints
• 1975 Edition serial plate
• Gold anniversary details
• 1975 Edition saddle
• Same wheelbase & similar riding position as a full-size bike
• Handmade and quality assured in London (UK)
• Fast folding time of about 10-20 seconds
• 16" wheels for quick acceleration - ideal for city riding
• Individually numbered frame with 7 year manufacturer warranty
• High availability of spare parts
• Front Carrier Block (FCB) for Brompton luggage carrier system