Brompton Archive Edition - Tempest Blue - Mid Explore folding bike

Brompton Mid Explore folding bike - Archive Edition - Tempest Blue

Tempest Blue Brompton folding bike model, Explore Mid

Old description: M6L (M=handlebar type, 6=6 gears, L=with mudguards)

The 6 speed Brompton is our most popular model with 6 gears in a wide gear ratio makes hill climbing that bit easier

Brompton Tempest Blue Archive Edition specification:

1. Frame
Regular - all steel
Folded size: 585mm wide x 565mm tall by 270mm deep

2. Colour
Main frame: Tempest Blue
Extremities: Tempest Blue
Decal colour: Black

3. Handlebars
2017 onwards style Mid / M-type - the classic Brompton shape offering a comfortable ride - silver handlebars
Lock-on handlebar grips - held in place with an allen bolt instead of glue

4. Gears / drivechain
6 speed BWR (Brompton Wide Ratio) internal hub gear equipped rear wheel plus 2 speed derailleur system (giving 6 gears in total)
Derailleur chain tensioner
50T front chainring
100 link Brompton / SRAM chain with powerlink
Folding left hand pedal
Non-folding right hand pedal
13/16T rear sprockets 
Integrated gear shifters (left and right) - new and improved 2017 onwards style 

5. Front luggage system
A front carrier block is included to make the addition of luggage (Brompton bags) easy
The Brompton luggage range allows you to carry stuff on the bike without interfering with the ride or rider - it simply clicks onto the carrier block on the front of the bike

6. Mudguards
Front and rear mudguards for all weather riding / commuting
Colour: Silver (with black mudguard flaps)

7. Roller wheels
Standard roller wheels help keep the bike stable when folded 

8. Tyres / Wheels
Schwalbe Marathon Racer 16 x 1.35 inch tyres with reflective sidewall to help make you more visible to cars when riding in the dark 
Low rolling resistance and good puncture protection 
16 inch (ETRTO size 349) wheels with double wall rim and 28 spokes
Schrader / car type 8mm valve 

9. Saddle and pump
Brooks C17 Cambium Saddle - Black 
No pump is included with this Brompton 

10. Seat height
Standard seatpost for riders with an inside leg measurement of up to 33 inches
(If you are taller - up to 35 inch inside leg - then an extended length seatpost can be fitted at no extra cost)
For very tall riders a telescopic seatpost is available at extra cost 

11. Suspension
From 2018 there is was only one suspension - equivalent to the old hard/firm suspension block - used on all Brompton C Line bikes

12. Lighting / reflectors
Front and rear reflectors are fitted

We made this short video on the Brompton Tempest Blue Archive Edition