Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Brompton L3 6-speed

Velopedia Archive ID 38367

Overview

Model year	2003
Brand	Brompton
Model	L3 6-speed
Bicycle type	Folding
Archive ID	38367
Original MSRP	$1,087.00
Colors	Black, Green, Red
Sizes	One size fits all
Weight	27 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Brazed/welded
Frame material	Chromoly
Fork	Brompton
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	Rubber damper, 1.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Folding mix
Shifters	SRAM 9.0 Trigger
Front derailleur	Campagnolo Veloce, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleur	Brompton
Crankset	Stronglight, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracket	YST sealed bearing
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	2-speed, 13 - 15 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Brompton folding

Brakes

Brakes	Brompton aluminum brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threaded
Handlebar	Brompton aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Brompton folding
Saddle	Buyer's choice
Seatpost	Brompton chromoly

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: SRAM Spectro P3
Rims	Aluminum, 28-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 13ga. (2.34mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	16 x 1 3/8" Brompton
Wheel size	16" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle	73.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Wheelbase	1041.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.