Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1999 Brompton L3

Folding bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$631.00
Sizes
One size fits all
Colors
Black, Red
Weight
26
Archive ID
86604
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionFillet brazed
Frame MaterialChromoly
ForkBrompton
Fork Material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear ShockRubber damper, 1.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupFolding mix
ShiftersSturmey Archer 3-speed
Front DerailleurN/A
Rear DerailleurN/A
CranksetStronglight, 50 teeth
Bottom BracketFAG sealed, 121mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs3-speed internal, 13 teeth
ChainUnion 600, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsBrompton folding

Brakes

BrakesSaccon sidepull brakes, Saccon levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" Tien Hsin TH-850
HandlebarBromton aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBromton folding
SaddleSelle Italia
SeatpostBromptom, 31.8mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: aluminum, nutted, Rear: Sturmey Archer
RimsAlesa aluminum, 28-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire16 x 1 3/8" Cheng Shin
Wheel Size16" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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