Disc brakes? Yes!! Bigger wheels? No! "Gravel-able"? No need? For me the Brompton is a city commuter bike so the disc brakes on the regular Bromptons would be a significant, worthwhile, effective upgrade. Bigger wheels almost defeat the objuect of having a Brompton which is how much smaller it is when folded compared to some of the knock-offs. The streets of the UK have pot holes but not much gravel. This I really can't see the point of, at all. Obviously this is just one pov from one rider who uses the bike in a specific way, maybe others think it's a great idea, but not for me. If they put discs on the regular bikes that would make a real difference.
Love it. I want to travel via train to do adventurous rides on and off road without having to take the camper. This opens up so much possibilities. I also don’t have the space for a full size bike at home so this would be great.
i think you should really take a closer look on "vello" bikes - a brand from vienna which basically has a g-line for years now. even with drops if you really wanted
I’ve ridden a Brompton for 4yrs now and it’s been transformative. Always a keen road cyclist, I decided to get a Brompton for cycling to work (I cycle to the train station, get a train into London and then cycle to work). However I’ve also taken to using the Brompton for leisure and also on holidays, it’s so much easier and secure putting the bike in the car as opposed to a bike rack. It’s been so good that my wife also purchased a Brompton and cycles to work (weather allowing) and we love cycling together on UK based holidays. The MOST important feature of the Brompton, which has led us to do all these things, is the fold size. And, in turn, the most important feature of the fold size is the 16 inch wheels. Yes, this does lead to cycling compromises, especially a bit of concern when on uneven, non tarmac tracks (NCN take note!), however I’ve often thought this could be addressed through better, more rugged tyre options ( I find the current tyre option limited, although I may not be looking in the right places). I would be loathe to increase the size of the folded bike as: 1. This is the most important aspect of the bike, and 2. The current size, as small as it is, can still prove awkward to stow on busy trains (it doesn’t fit upright in the end luggage rack, meaning you have to lie it flat, and I have always thought it is way too dodgy to try and put on the overhead rack). So, as much as I find the new G line attractive as a weekend type bike, I would be concerned its larger wheel size would compromise the commuting aspect too much, which, for me, is the whole reason I purchased the bike. However, I do want to say that if you’re thinking of buying a Brompton, and are able to do so, then don’t hesitate. They are fantastic bikes, great fun, outstanding engineering and environmentally progressive. I haven’t owned a car for a number of years and the Brompton is a big part of my ability not to need to. 👍
Thank you for sharing your experience. It seems that the people at Brompton, as the engineers say, started with the wheel size, as this significantly improves comfort and handling, as well as the options for tyre placement. However, it’s true that this does sacrifice some of the compact size in the process.
I love my Brompton as much as you do. I've been cycling for over 25 years, and have ridden everything in that time (road, track, trials, mtb). Nothing has captured me the way the Brompton has. I do agree with your criticisms of the G line, but honestly, I love Bromptons so much that I just want one. I still think most of my commute would be fine. Would fit on the train and under my desk at the office like normal, but I also ride mine to the gym (and bring it inside!), and I'm not sure if it would fit through the pod door. They're just such amazing bikes, and I've been thinking about a 20" for awhile now, considering all of the aftermarket options out there. I'm super glad Brompton is now making one themselves, at a much lower price, and I might even be able to pick one up on cyclescheme!
Great comment. As someone looking to buy a Brompton mostly for city use, with occasional country jaunts and gravel paths, i've been obsessed by the T line with 16" fattish tyres as the ideal solution for compactness, weight, comfort on the road, and occasional jaunts off road. The G-line looks brilliant for the off-road bit, but a complete digression from the original problem that Bromptoms solve so well, which is city riding and commuting. I wish they had started with 16" for this one. If I want to do a proper gravel ride, i'll take my gravel bike (which doesn't really need to be folded, and weekend trains don't have the same restrictions as weekday commuters). The G line feels a bit gimmicky to me, although I absolutely will be trying one when I get the chance!
@@bradk7462 Is it really for gravel though? I don't have a Brompton, but would love to get one to do multi-hour rides out somewhere were I possibly have a car taking me back home (I live in the US, things are way more spread out!). I've been reticent to try that on 16-inch wheels. It seems like this may be the ticket.
@@fireboy6748As I see it, folding bikes are essentially a compromise between minimum fold up size and performance on the road. Bikes with larger 20-in wheels not only give better handling and ride, but they also have room for a proper rear derailleur up to 8 or 9 gears, more than enough for climbing steep hills and fast descents. 16 inch wheels have to use Sturrmey archer type three speed hub gears with fixed ratios that cannot be changed. Which you buy (20 inch or 16 inch) depends on what matters to you most.
As an owner of 2 Bromptons, one electric, this is an exciting change. I'll be at the head of the line when these come to the US especially since we have moved from the city to the country recently. I'm sure when I told my wife this morning that the G line was coming that she didn't immediately clue in that I'll start saving for one today. Well done Bromptons and GCN for the great video!
I've been riding my Brompton for 25 years but I'd love a G-Line. I recently did the Way of the Roses (Coast to Coast) and had to hire a bike because of the restrictions of taking a bike on the trains. A G-Line looks like it would be great for this. Unfortunately I can't justify the price.
20" trifolds from other brands have existed for years, same quality but way lower price tags (20%). There's no need to pay a premium to buy a brand name, companies like brompton just wanna charge a premium over the fact that cars are that much more expensive seeing people are switching from driving to bike commuting.
I’m currently in Belgium having just ridden my standard C-Line Brompton 374 miles, starting at the Hook and then conquered 24 of the Flandrien Challenge bergs/cobble sections (including De Muur & the Oude Kwaremont) and NOW you tell me about the G-Line!! A heads-up would have been nice.
Hi GCN, Have you guys ever talked about the main reason a lot of us want a folding bike? That is, if you live in a city famous for bike theft, being able to take it with you into your job is a huge bonus. (Plus riding on trains etc.) I admire Bromptons but never wanted one because my city is renowned also for its potholes, bad construction and crumbling street infrastructure (Philadelphia, PA). Now with 20" wheels, a Brompton might become a possibility. I have two folding bikes because I can take them into my office -- a Tern and a Montague. Both are fine and have 26" wheels. The Montague has a stiffer frame so I cannot feel that it is a folding frame at all. The Tern is okay, but on hard climbs, sometimes you can feel the frame creak and strain in a way that is not reassuring. There are a surprising number of steep hills around Philadelphia, including gorgeous nature trails in the Wissahickon gorge, which is deep and steep, some trails as much as 15%.
This bike fits a niche I've been looking for for a long time now. I love my 16" Brompton but on gravel it's less than ideal. Here we have the solution. Yes, the bigger wheels make for a bigger bike but by keeping the Brompton fold true to the original Brompton, you still get the most 'gravely' bike with the smallest fold out there. It's on my Christmas list, in case my wife is reading this!
I watched the Brompton race, Congrats on placing. I live in Texas and had never seen one. I took a 5 day trip to Germany this month and saw them EVERYWHERE . I thought it would be great to be able to travel with a bike. Picking my road bike up from a shop tune-up, I stopped in a couple Bicycle shops just to look at some bikes. Living on a ranch an hour from the nearest shop, it was a great opportunity. And there they were, Brompton's!! A C Line Electric 4 speed was $3,950 and an Explore 6 speed was $1850. Blown away. We're a little behind on the versions but what a great bike I could actually travel with. Cool Encounter. The new bikes are awesome, I have a few trips to EU and possible UK in the future, that would make an excellent "souvenir" Great presentation !
I see people commenting that the bigger wheels/larger size negates the folding, urban, commuter use case (which makes sense), but this G Line seems best suited for international bikecamping/touring trips involving plane/train/ferry rides and weekend getaway jaunts where bringing multiple full-sized bikes is a hassle. Same Brompton name but appears to be a different use case altogether.
Ive been thinking of getting a Brompton for a while because travelling by bike and train is so unreliable and therefore often stressful in the UK. Even if you reserve a space for your bike there is no guarantee that you will actually get that space, often it will be filled with suitcases or buggies. Bromptons are clearly the best folding bike available, based on sales and reputation, everyone I've ever spoken to who owns one sings there praises. I value comfort and versatility in all my bikes so the G-Line looks like a good way to go. I'm 6'1'' so sizing options are another big plus, well done Brompton!
Old man's got one. He's a little taller than us, it's reliable. Still fits snug. Might try to upgrade the folks on to this version for the extra comfort.
Bought a Brompton for the same reason. In case it helps, you can buy an extended seatpost on a regular Brompton. It was about £70 - but for what I needed it for it was worth it. I'm 6ft and the extended seatpost works well for me with plenty of room for someone taller I'd imagine.
Avanti's pendelino trains are usually very straight forward for travelling with a bike once you have a reservation. They physically won't allow people to put anything other than bikes in that space. Otherwise yes, provision for bikes on trains in the UK is all over the place.
@@AutiSam1974 A lot of people have understandably mentioned the price, and this bike in particular is not for me, but if you end up using your Brompton for commuting instead of a car then, over time, compared with a car, taking into account initial purchase, insurance, petrol and the rest, it's possibly going to save thousands. If it's not a replacement for a car, then the equations is a bit different. I gritted my teeth when I bought mine because it is for an essential train journey and it's the only way to guarantee getting a bike on a train.
This is interesting to me as I got a mini velo 406 20 inch bike last year for urban riding - a Velo Orange Neutrino. With extra light wheels and 2.1 inch tires and a 155 crank this thing is super maneuverable in urban settings, takes off like a rocket from stops and weighs 11kg so easy to carry up stairs. I’ve decked it out with racks and now use my car less than half as frequently as I used to. The wheels deal with crappy road surfaces but I went all out with a Redshift stem and suspension dropper post. My plan is to add a hub motor. The Brompton has the bonus of being foldable. I’d totally recommend 20 inch bikes if you do a lot of urban riding.
@@endianAphones Hi it was 60k and 40k on two days mostly hilly terrain. I would say that a similar priced gravel bike is probably more efficient because an Alfine hub got a little more drag compared to a super clean chaindrive, I would also recommend to change for tubeless or tpu tubes for more efficienty. The tires is great but the tube is only a "standard" Schwalbe and quite thick. I took the bike with the train to the start and at the end I put it in a trunk of a Renault Clio - something I could not have done with my regular gravelbike. And it felt super stable and smooth on the gravel downhills, something I did not expect.
A killer feature for these would be to be able to remove the rear panniers, fold the bike, and then clip the panniers back on as a sort of rolling luggage. Around here we do a ton of "hybrid touring" that requires train rides, bus rides, ferry rides, taxis etc. and for some of these modes being able to roll and stow luggage like everyone else would be a cool hack.
The 2015 M3L is the best money I’ve ever spent. Im not anti new innovations but I’ve been so upset that the 3 speed hub has been dropped. The new G line looks good and I love the fact Brompton have seen sense and fitted it with an 8 speed hub. If they would only give us a 16” Brompton with an 8 speed hub - what a popular bike that would be for short rides to the shops and long rides to John O’Froats. Come on Brompton … 👍🏻
I can see this being very successful. It will appeal to those who want to fling the bike in the boot of their car at the weekend and go riding country trails or exploring coastal towns.
@@ashchbkv6965as always…Brompton always the one behind compare to Chinese copy….Titanium frame exists before the T line…likewise a 20” wheel, disc brakes, more external gearing and so on.
Waiting for a GT Line already Fact that people say its heavy is wrong. There are lot of room to shed weight. The gear hub, derailleurs, bb, cranks, inner tube, etc.
You know, I was in London very recently and I saw a bike like this out on the street and I thought, no way that’s a Brompton, just look at the wheels. But it screamed Brompton in every way (except it had no branding I could discern) to the point where I wanted to flag the rider down and ask. Obviously I didn’t do that, and in the end I chalked it up to a larger knockoff. But now I’m not so sure. I have a pair of inexpensive Zizzo bi-folders that are this size and I think they’re such a great sweet spot. Granted they cost 1/5th what the G-line does for the same kit (albeit heavier, but with a 300-pound payload), but they’re nowhere near as nice. What matters most, I think, is that this size is proven. So happy Brompton made this.
Done a number Brompton customer surveys; they've incorporated pretty much everything I ever asked for - although I'd like to have seen more anti-theft measures on the electric version
This is the answer to all my problems but for the gearing. I've been searching for years for a rollable folding bike for easy transport on the trains in Japan, that was comfortable to ride (my 2017 Brompton is just terrible for long touring), and that had low enough gearing (lowest needs to be 18-19 inches) for the mountain roads here in Japan. This bike meets two of those three requirements, but the lowest gear is still too high. If I can replace the Alfine with a Rohloff (which should be possible if the rear triangle can fit an Alfine), however, then this will be the last bike I ever need to buy. Can't wait to see more reviews of it.
Sorry if the question is stupid, but how do you measure gearing in inches? Is it the gear ratio times the wheel radius? In that case, wouldn't it make sense to also divide by the crank length? You would get a (dimensionless) number which is the ratio between the force exerted on the pedal and the force produced at the tyre Edit: I looked it up and it turns out "gear inches" are exactly what I guessed, and the number I proposed is called the "gain ratio"
The easiest way of lowering your gears is to fit a smaller chainring. You will lose top end of course. I had to do this for my mum's folding bike (Bickerton Argent 1707 Country).
@@HughDWallace From the Brilliant Bikes video on the G-Line, it appears the smallest possible chainring is 50 teeth. That brings the gear range for an Alfine 8 with a 22 tooth sprocket to between 22.4 and 68.6 inches. That’s just not enough for touring.
@@PeterBaggins Brompton don't appear to offer anything smaller than a 50T but it is easy to buy a different crankset for a square taper BB. Mum's bike came with 50T FSA crankset and I bought a smaller chainring (might have been 38T) & changed it over in an afternoon. The chain tensioner on the Brompton should be able to handle smaller chainrings though you'll need to shorten the chain I'd guess.
@@HughDWallace I’m not sure you can replace the BB in this new G-Line with a 39 tooth chainring like you can in the other Bromptons. There seems to be a chain guard that only works with the larger chainrings. Also, a 39 tooth chainring would bring your top gear down to 53.5 inches which is just ridiculous. I suspect that Brompton have fitted the Alfine 8 because it’s cheap and the rest of the bike is already so expensive that adding a Rohloff would have put off too many potential customers. At least it’s possible for home modifiers with enough cash (I’m retiring next year and my wife has let me buy one more bike as my retirement present haha) to make the modification without having to replace the triangle, forks, cabling etc etc. I’m going to start saving right now for one.
This was designed for me - you have to book your bike on trains in the Scottish Highlands well in advance due to tight restrictions. This would open up many more possibilities to enjoy off road riding, making or changing plans at the last minute.
I had a go on one of these, really nice to ride. I can see these being a massive hit. Fun to ride. I wanted more sweep in the handlebars, but that’s easily fixable.
Brompton's prices are the most justifiable of all bicycles. The bike will never be stolen because it's always with you. You will keep the bike for the rest of your life because of how little space it takes up. It replaces a car for quick grocery trips, or short rides to grab a coffee. The adjustable seat post sizing means that your wife, out-of-town guest, or child could use the bike if they wanted. I love my 16" Brompton, and think it's the most impressive bike I've ever owned.
I agree completely with all these points, except for the contention that it will never be stolen. Mine was! I'm on my second Brompton due to theft. Although, it's 100% my fault as I thought locking it up 50m from where I was sitting would be ok. Nope! My new Brompton isn't out of my sight now and I have registered and stamped it with a cycle security database, Apple Airtagged it, and have a sold secure diamond lock. The only issue I face now in London is being pushed off the bike and having it stolen - I recently avoided one of these attacks at some traffic lights in Borough.
Recently got my wife back into cycling but she's only really interested on driving to designated cycle paths to use the bike so opted for a Decathalon fold away bike (BTWIN Tilt 500) which folds easily into the boot of her car. Similar in style to the Brompton G-line i.e. also has 20 inch wheels with chunky tyres although obviously not as well made and suspect ride quality will be compromised too. However, it was £2k cheaper! We did the first route the other night on a smooth(ish) gravel like cycle route and the bike coped well with the terrain. If it gets a lot of use over the next few years then I'd certainly consider upgrading her bike to a Brompton at some point
I have been using my Brompton T-Line als my main commuting and leisure bike since 2023 and i am totally loving this bike so much! The G-Line will be bought on the first day after it releases!
I imagine the more comfortable out-of-the-saddle pedalling experience is due largely to the wider handlebars, as well as the larger wheels. The narrow traditional bars are a bit squirrely.
I do a lot of touring in all sort of terrains with my Brompton, I had never a problem off road. Of course I am very curious but perhaps although the G-line is folded in the same way, it can be too big to have the flexibility using public transport than with a "normal" Brompton. Definitely I am very tempted, but I have doubts to change my trusty Brompton for this one.
I have been riding the kinetics 20 inch MTBrompton (all steel) for more than a year now. It has alfine 11 speed and 2.4inch tyres. Everything I wanted from a gravel brompton
I really like the look of this new Brompton. I have owned a Brompton for about 12 years and use it mainly on holiday when camping. This summer I took it on some single tracks and found it quite hard to stay upright. This new G line would definitly be more stable on rough narrow tracks. We have a Brompton dealer in my town so I will be keeping my eye out for when it arrives here.
Frankly: I can't wait to get one! Seven years ago, I've replaced our second family car with a Reese & Mueller Birdy folding bike and moved from this one to Brompton after a year or so. Since I'm a little taller I still can't find a riding position comfortable enough for longer rides on the 16", and I hope that the G-Line will be able to provide just that.
I love my old Brompton, it’s what got me back into cycling four years ago. Also having just bought a Moulton, I agree that 20” wheels roll so much better. If I hadn’t just got the Moulton, I’d be all over one of these. Also… how about a bit of Moulton content on GCN? Much like Brompton they’re another venerable British brand, c’mon guys show ‘em a bit of love.
I’m most excited about the disc brakes! I’m really hoping they bring those to the 16 inch line. If I were to get a g line it would be because of the brakes.
Never ridden a Brompton. But this new model is simply brilliant. Brompton has created a foldable bike that has the same ride quality as a full-size bike and you can ride it almost anywhere. That is brilliant!! Will I buy one. Not sure, but this bike is certainly number one on my list if I am going to buy a foldable bike.
This is ah-ma-zing! I’m and roadie, and a gravel rider, and I already want one of these, they look great, look like a lot of fun, an possibly an ideal commuter / everyday bike for people who live a bit more rurally! As well as for campers, caravaners etc…
Firstly, glad we have a successful bicycle manufacturing company in the UK that makes bikes in the UK. It just shows that with innovative products we can still beat the rest of the world and be profitable. Secondly, although I had never considered a bicycle like this, the new model with larger wheels id definitely something I would think about owning.
I have been commuting with my C line explore for 2 years, and have been expecting a 12 gear version for my wife. The G line is definitely too good to miss.
20" wheels are more than enough for gravel and light off roading. I've got a single speed folding bike with 20s and I regularly rip it around on gravel roads, it is stupid fun!
I’ve got a 10 year old 6 speed Brompton,it looks very tempting to sell my existing one & get the G line,I think it will be a great success for Brompton👍.Colin P.
I’ve got a 10 year old Link D8 which I upgraded to an Alfine 11. Even before the conversion I would prefer the Link to the G Line which is way too bulky and heavy for me, especially as a smaller rider.
I am delighted to see that they have changed to disc brakes (the conventional brakes ruined my rims within 5 yrs) and the gearing (the +/- shift on my 6 spd fails at the first sign of any moisture or dust). Mine has been a wonderful bike with mediocre components - it looks like they're fixing these, which is more important than changing wheel size, I believe. Well done!
Anyone who doesn't appreciate some electric assistance for city riding isn't actually riding in cities. So much easier and safer to swim with the sharks when you have Tour-power in the legs. And now we need the Brompton Chopper, same bike, same motor, just with chrome high-rise bars and a banana seat. 😀
A good move by Brompton. I created a similar bike to the G Line based on a folding Giant Expressway. Kenda Aptor 20x1.75 tyres, 11-34 8sp Acera, 70mm stem, wider bars, and a brooks flyer saddle. A lot of fun. You sound like Jeremy Clarkson on the intro😅
BF have for 30 years used standard components, different size frames, even bespoke frames, different size stems, flat or road handlebars, 16 or 20" wheels.
Amazing bike, so much so, I feel like selling my fleet of bikes and just purchasing this model, I could even ride this on my rollers! At my advanced age 68, it would reduce my bike inventory and still have fun
Nice bike! Especially in the orange frame. But for those of you considering a folding bike I want to recommend Bickerton as a much cheaper alternative. I bought my mum an Argent 1707 Country a few years ago. It weights 12.8kg and comes with 20" wheels. No disk brakes but V so plenty of stopping power. To be fair, it doesn't fold as neatly as a Brompton but it is a lot cheaper.
I have it's Austrian competitor, the Vello Gravel. I've just ridden it (with a torn ACL I hasten to add) from Luxembourg to Bilbao over two weeks in August. If it rides anything like that bike I'd be happy. I'm a bit sad this bike wasn't available for my trip because I think it wins on the fold compared to the Vello Gravel. I'm already a C line owner but baulked at the idea of doing that trip on it, but it was probably imminently possible.
Been riding same Brompton 24 years (+ a few parts changes….). Looking for a bigger bike as I approach old codgerdom you’ve supplied the answer! Thanks Brompton! Really looking forward to getting my hands on one of these.
Smart!! I actually had written BROMTON off my list when I test rode one last year - just felt a tad bit dainty for urban terrain which includes pot holes and going on and off curbs to survive -- BUT THEY ARE BAXK ON BLOCK ! BRAVO!! and there's the E-version too!? Out of my price range BUT STILL NEAR THE TOP OF MY WISH LIST!
I bought my first Brompton about 6 months ago. I got a P-Line electric. I love the bike but I have had some reservations. For the money, I was disappointed that I had to go out and buy so many things in the aftermarket. Kickstand, rack axle extender, etc. This new G-Line does seem intriguing, but I would get one without the electric aspect.
I have one c line and I love it for city ride. Don’t be surprised the speed I can travel up 40km/h on flat road. Also uphill I able to catch up and even overtake some roadie because of the smaller wheels able to ride faster on hills
Brilliant timing, building my own version of this already, wanted a BMX/MTB/ folder that fits in my car, 20!inch wheels, 2.4 tyres 8 speed claris...made in steel for prototype, not light..but funny how we're all heading the same way, been on the cards for a while as kenetics made a kit This will be competition for bike Friday, also a very capable bike I try mine in Ashton court too!
Finally, I’ve been waiting for this since I first purchased a Brompton six years ago. I currently have a custom 20 inch titanium Brompton now but with a stand Shimano derailer instead of a hub gear system and it’s pretty light so really what I’m looking for is a titanium version of this G series call it a GT.
O man, I'm just starting this and I'm already getting Sting-Ray vibes from my childhood. I suppose it was the off-road jumping. Okay, I'll settle down and watch this. Thanks. 😀
Absolutely can’t wait to get my cycle to work scheme certificate sorted for this, having that said can’t decide if I go normal or electric. I’m commuting 100miles a week on my C Line and only take my Brompton on the tube only after the pub or if pouring super heavy so weight not an issue here really but I love good old proper ride… decisions decisions
Brompton bikes are known for their reliability and durability, which justifies part of the higher price. Also, manufacturing in the UK comes with significantly higher costs compared to places like China. However, I’m willing to pay the premium because it helps keep jobs and skills in the country where these iconic bikes originated.
Great bike, finally suitable for traveling even in places where it was difficult with the previous model; but let's be honest, 2850 euros with those components are a lot, they could have been on the prices of a C-Line which already costs a lot, if you think what type of basic components we are talking about, stuff on the market for 30/40 years a tube of folded steel, for this model 200 euros more than c tipe could have been there: 2,000 euros basic, 2250 accessories, 2850 electric... but because it's Brompton, we just remember the dechatlon produces similar stuff and sells it for half the price, yes it's not the same thing but we work for money; they will sell many of them, I am a cycle traveller, I did a three-day Brompton ride taking my 3-speed up the climbs of the Dolomites, even a bit of dirt road on a not too exaggerated clickable road without problems, about 300 km, 6600 m d+. I'm in love, even if I think it costs a lot, I'll definitely get one sooner or later XD
What do you think of the new Brompton G-Line? 🚵
Disc brakes? Yes!! Bigger wheels? No! "Gravel-able"? No need? For me the Brompton is a city commuter bike so the disc brakes on the regular Bromptons would be a significant, worthwhile, effective upgrade. Bigger wheels almost defeat the objuect of having a Brompton which is how much smaller it is when folded compared to some of the knock-offs. The streets of the UK have pot holes but not much gravel. This I really can't see the point of, at all. Obviously this is just one pov from one rider who uses the bike in a specific way, maybe others think it's a great idea, but not for me. If they put discs on the regular bikes that would make a real difference.
Love it. I want to travel via train to do adventurous rides on and off road without having to take the camper. This opens up so much possibilities. I also don’t have the space for a full size bike at home so this would be great.
i think you should really take a closer look on "vello" bikes - a brand from vienna which basically has a g-line for years now. even with drops if you really wanted
Happy to see innovation from Brompton. Very interesting product but missing on gear range for gravel, something easy to solve with an Alfine 11 speed…
The hunchback looks a bit like the dahon ion hollywood..
I’ve ridden a Brompton for 4yrs now and it’s been transformative. Always a keen road cyclist, I decided to get a Brompton for cycling to work (I cycle to the train station, get a train into London and then cycle to work). However I’ve also taken to using the Brompton for leisure and also on holidays, it’s so much easier and secure putting the bike in the car as opposed to a bike rack. It’s been so good that my wife also purchased a Brompton and cycles to work (weather allowing) and we love cycling together on UK based holidays. The MOST important feature of the Brompton, which has led us to do all these things, is the fold size. And, in turn, the most important feature of the fold size is the 16 inch wheels. Yes, this does lead to cycling compromises, especially a bit of concern when on uneven, non tarmac tracks (NCN take note!), however I’ve often thought this could be addressed through better, more rugged tyre options ( I find the current tyre option limited, although I may not be looking in the right places). I would be loathe to increase the size of the folded bike as: 1. This is the most important aspect of the bike, and 2. The current size, as small as it is, can still prove awkward to stow on busy trains (it doesn’t fit upright in the end luggage rack, meaning you have to lie it flat, and I have always thought it is way too dodgy to try and put on the overhead rack). So, as much as I find the new G line attractive as a weekend type bike, I would be concerned its larger wheel size would compromise the commuting aspect too much, which, for me, is the whole reason I purchased the bike. However, I do want to say that if you’re thinking of buying a Brompton, and are able to do so, then don’t hesitate. They are fantastic bikes, great fun, outstanding engineering and environmentally progressive. I haven’t owned a car for a number of years and the Brompton is a big part of my ability not to need to. 👍
Thank you for sharing your experience. It seems that the people at Brompton, as the engineers say, started with the wheel size, as this significantly improves comfort and handling, as well as the options for tyre placement. However, it’s true that this does sacrifice some of the compact size in the process.
I love my Brompton as much as you do. I've been cycling for over 25 years, and have ridden everything in that time (road, track, trials, mtb). Nothing has captured me the way the Brompton has. I do agree with your criticisms of the G line, but honestly, I love Bromptons so much that I just want one. I still think most of my commute would be fine. Would fit on the train and under my desk at the office like normal, but I also ride mine to the gym (and bring it inside!), and I'm not sure if it would fit through the pod door.
They're just such amazing bikes, and I've been thinking about a 20" for awhile now, considering all of the aftermarket options out there. I'm super glad Brompton is now making one themselves, at a much lower price, and I might even be able to pick one up on cyclescheme!
Great comment. As someone looking to buy a Brompton mostly for city use, with occasional country jaunts and gravel paths, i've been obsessed by the T line with 16" fattish tyres as the ideal solution for compactness, weight, comfort on the road, and occasional jaunts off road. The G-line looks brilliant for the off-road bit, but a complete digression from the original problem that Bromptoms solve so well, which is city riding and commuting. I wish they had started with 16" for this one. If I want to do a proper gravel ride, i'll take my gravel bike (which doesn't really need to be folded, and weekend trains don't have the same restrictions as weekday commuters). The G line feels a bit gimmicky to me, although I absolutely will be trying one when I get the chance!
@@bradk7462 Is it really for gravel though? I don't have a Brompton, but would love to get one to do multi-hour rides out somewhere were I possibly have a car taking me back home (I live in the US, things are way more spread out!). I've been reticent to try that on 16-inch wheels. It seems like this may be the ticket.
@@fireboy6748As I see it, folding bikes are essentially a compromise between minimum fold up size and performance on the road. Bikes with larger 20-in wheels not only give better handling and ride, but they also have room for a proper rear derailleur up to 8 or 9 gears, more than enough for climbing steep hills and fast descents. 16 inch wheels have to use Sturrmey archer type three speed hub gears with fixed ratios that cannot be changed. Which you buy (20 inch or 16 inch) depends on what matters to you most.
2:03 looks like the original Mini next to the BMW Mini.
As an owner of 2 Bromptons, one electric, this is an exciting change. I'll be at the head of the line when these come to the US especially since we have moved from the city to the country recently. I'm sure when I told my wife this morning that the G line was coming that she didn't immediately clue in that I'll start saving for one today. Well done Bromptons and GCN for the great video!
Keep the Brompton videos coming 😍😍😍
There’s always something to do on a Brompton. Thanks for your support.
Always @@gcn 😍😍😍
They will as long brompton keeps sending the checks ❤
Viva el Brompton!
They will keep making Brompton ads like this for as long as Brompton keep paying for them.
Can we have some thumbs up for Si’s jumping skills too?!
I've been riding my Brompton for 25 years but I'd love a G-Line. I recently did the Way of the Roses (Coast to Coast) and had to hire a bike because of the restrictions of taking a bike on the trains. A G-Line looks like it would be great for this. Unfortunately I can't justify the price.
WOTR was fine on a regular Brompton with lower gearing for me.
20" trifolds from other brands have existed for years, same quality but way lower price tags (20%). There's no need to pay a premium to buy a brand name, companies like brompton just wanna charge a premium over the fact that cars are that much more expensive seeing people are switching from driving to bike commuting.
I‘d go with the Austrian Vello
I’m currently in Belgium having just ridden my standard C-Line Brompton 374 miles, starting at the Hook and then conquered 24 of the Flandrien Challenge bergs/cobble sections (including De Muur & the Oude Kwaremont) and NOW you tell me about the G-Line!! A heads-up would have been nice.
Confirming the heads up now!
Just when I thought I had all the bikes I need, I realise I now need one of these too!
We realised that exact same thing too
Hi GCN, Have you guys ever talked about the main reason a lot of us want a folding bike? That is, if you live in a city famous for bike theft, being able to take it with you into your job is a huge bonus. (Plus riding on trains etc.)
I admire Bromptons but never wanted one because my city is renowned also for its potholes, bad construction and crumbling street infrastructure (Philadelphia, PA). Now with 20" wheels, a Brompton might become a possibility. I have two folding bikes because I can take them into my office -- a Tern and a Montague. Both are fine and have 26" wheels. The Montague has a stiffer frame so I cannot feel that it is a folding frame at all. The Tern is okay, but on hard climbs, sometimes you can feel the frame creak and strain in a way that is not reassuring. There are a surprising number of steep hills around Philadelphia, including gorgeous nature trails in the Wissahickon gorge, which is deep and steep, some trails as much as 15%.
The ideal number of bikes is now n + 2
G + 1
I‘d buy a titanium G-line!
That would be something interesting to see.
@@gcn considering the price of a “standard” t-line I’d be happy to afford the steel frame
Yep, me too. The G-Line is too heavy and I don't like the fat tires.
It's bound to be on the cards
Alas, I think I need both my kidneys, so wound't be able to afford one.
This bike fits a niche I've been looking for for a long time now. I love my 16" Brompton but on gravel it's less than ideal. Here we have the solution. Yes, the bigger wheels make for a bigger bike but by keeping the Brompton fold true to the original Brompton, you still get the most 'gravely' bike with the smallest fold out there. It's on my Christmas list, in case my wife is reading this!
I’m giving you the heart so it’s easier for your wife to find your comment. Good luck!
I watched the Brompton race, Congrats on placing. I live in Texas and had never seen one. I took a 5 day trip to Germany this month and saw them EVERYWHERE . I thought it would be great to be able to travel with a bike. Picking my road bike up from a shop tune-up, I stopped in a couple Bicycle shops just to look at some bikes. Living on a ranch an hour from the nearest shop, it was a great opportunity. And there they were, Brompton's!! A C Line Electric 4 speed was $3,950 and an Explore 6 speed was $1850. Blown away. We're a little behind on the versions but what a great bike I could actually travel with. Cool Encounter. The new bikes are awesome, I have a few trips to EU and possible UK in the future, that would make an excellent "souvenir" Great presentation !
I see people commenting that the bigger wheels/larger size negates the folding, urban, commuter use case (which makes sense), but this G Line seems best suited for international bikecamping/touring trips involving plane/train/ferry rides and weekend getaway jaunts where bringing multiple full-sized bikes is a hassle. Same Brompton name but appears to be a different use case altogether.
Ive been thinking of getting a Brompton for a while because travelling by bike and train is so unreliable and therefore often stressful in the UK. Even if you reserve a space for your bike there is no guarantee that you will actually get that space, often it will be filled with suitcases or buggies. Bromptons are clearly the best folding bike available, based on sales and reputation, everyone I've ever spoken to who owns one sings there praises. I value comfort and versatility in all my bikes so the G-Line looks like a good way to go. I'm 6'1'' so sizing options are another big plus, well done Brompton!
Old man's got one. He's a little taller than us, it's reliable. Still fits snug. Might try to upgrade the folks on to this version for the extra comfort.
Bought a Brompton for the same reason. In case it helps, you can buy an extended seatpost on a regular Brompton. It was about £70 - but for what I needed it for it was worth it. I'm 6ft and the extended seatpost works well for me with plenty of room for someone taller I'd imagine.
@@guest_informant thanks, I've now watched the video to the end and seen the price, might be scaling back my aspirations to the c-line now 😬
Avanti's pendelino trains are usually very straight forward for travelling with a bike once you have a reservation. They physically won't allow people to put anything other than bikes in that space. Otherwise yes, provision for bikes on trains in the UK is all over the place.
@@AutiSam1974 A lot of people have understandably mentioned the price, and this bike in particular is not for me, but if you end up using your Brompton for commuting instead of a car then, over time, compared with a car, taking into account initial purchase, insurance, petrol and the rest, it's possibly going to save thousands. If it's not a replacement for a car, then the equations is a bit different. I gritted my teeth when I bought mine because it is for an essential train journey and it's the only way to guarantee getting a bike on a train.
This is interesting to me as I got a mini velo 406 20 inch bike last year for urban riding - a Velo Orange Neutrino. With extra light wheels and 2.1 inch tires and a 155 crank this thing is super maneuverable in urban settings, takes off like a rocket from stops and weighs 11kg so easy to carry up stairs. I’ve decked it out with racks and now use my car less than half as frequently as I used to. The wheels deal with crappy road surfaces but I went all out with a Redshift stem and suspension dropper post. My plan is to add a hub motor. The Brompton has the bonus of being foldable. I’d totally recommend 20 inch bikes if you do a lot of urban riding.
A great bike - have done a testride for 100km and it rides super stable.
Nice.
Was that a single ride? How efficient is it compared to a regular bike, with similar threaded tires?
@@endianAphones Hi it was 60k and 40k on two days mostly hilly terrain. I would say that a similar priced gravel bike is probably more efficient because an Alfine hub got a little more drag compared to a super clean chaindrive, I would also recommend to change for tubeless or tpu tubes for more efficienty. The tires is great but the tube is only a "standard" Schwalbe and quite thick. I took the bike with the train to the start and at the end I put it in a trunk of a Renault Clio - something I could not have done with my regular gravelbike. And it felt super stable and smooth on the gravel downhills, something I did not expect.
Want to see fully loaded with groceries... front bag, backpack ... something strapped to back rack..
A killer feature for these would be to be able to remove the rear panniers, fold the bike, and then clip the panniers back on as a sort of rolling luggage. Around here we do a ton of "hybrid touring" that requires train rides, bus rides, ferry rides, taxis etc. and for some of these modes being able to roll and stow luggage like everyone else would be a cool hack.
So glad that Brompton has finally taken another revolutionary frontier in the folding bike history!
My 6 year old M6L rides exquisitely, so this new G-Line must be an absolute delight to take on an extended road trip.
The 2015 M3L is the best money I’ve ever spent. Im not anti new innovations but I’ve been so upset that the 3 speed hub has been dropped. The new G line looks good and I love the fact Brompton have seen sense and fitted it with an 8 speed hub. If they would only give us a 16” Brompton with an 8 speed hub - what a popular bike that would be for short rides to the shops and long rides to John O’Froats. Come on Brompton … 👍🏻
I've always had a thought that if Bromptons were a little more pothole-proof, they'd be the perfect urban bike. My prayers have been answered.
My husband has been thinking about getting a Brompton but never felt like it was a proper fit for him. As a MTB guy this might change everything.
😱 OMG! Is this the beginning of a new era?
It could be, a new (bi)cycle!
@@gcn All good things come in cycles!
So pleased they have finally gone for 20" wheels. I was always put off by the smaller ones because of the very poor road conditions we have in the UK.
The UK is now the France of the '70s - i.e Europe's leading pot-hole provider! France, meanwhile is now the UK of the 80s... Funny how times change!
I can see this being very successful. It will appeal to those who want to fling the bike in the boot of their car at the weekend and go riding country trails or exploring coastal towns.
Was waiting for the price since the email from Brompton arrived this morning. Ouch.
Very pretty. So expensive
20" trifolds from other brands have existed for years. There's no need to buy a brand name.
@@ashchbkv6965as always…Brompton always the one behind compare to Chinese copy….Titanium frame exists before the T line…likewise a 20” wheel, disc brakes, more external gearing and so on.
Waiting for a GT Line already
Fact that people say its heavy is wrong. There are lot of room to shed weight. The gear hub, derailleurs, bb, cranks, inner tube, etc.
Now I have to start saving for a G and a T-line. May even have to sell off some of my C-lines.
But could you live knowing you don’t own the entire alphabet?
@@gcn ACGT, that is my DNA.
Yes, but you know that by doing so you would be improving your tan lines.
@@gcn Valid point
I'm in the same boat, sell one to get one?
Looking forward to the GT line coming soon 😂
As much as I love my P Line, 20", disc brakes, more tyre clearance etc makes me excited for a potential Brompton GP Line in the future
You know, I was in London very recently and I saw a bike like this out on the street and I thought, no way that’s a Brompton, just look at the wheels. But it screamed Brompton in every way (except it had no branding I could discern) to the point where I wanted to flag the rider down and ask. Obviously I didn’t do that, and in the end I chalked it up to a larger knockoff. But now I’m not so sure. I have a pair of inexpensive Zizzo bi-folders that are this size and I think they’re such a great sweet spot. Granted they cost 1/5th what the G-line does for the same kit (albeit heavier, but with a 300-pound payload), but they’re nowhere near as nice. What matters most, I think, is that this size is proven. So happy Brompton made this.
Done a number Brompton customer surveys; they've incorporated pretty much everything I ever asked for - although I'd like to have seen more anti-theft measures on the electric version
This is the answer to all my problems but for the gearing. I've been searching for years for a rollable folding bike for easy transport on the trains in Japan, that was comfortable to ride (my 2017 Brompton is just terrible for long touring), and that had low enough gearing (lowest needs to be 18-19 inches) for the mountain roads here in Japan. This bike meets two of those three requirements, but the lowest gear is still too high. If I can replace the Alfine with a Rohloff (which should be possible if the rear triangle can fit an Alfine), however, then this will be the last bike I ever need to buy. Can't wait to see more reviews of it.
Sorry if the question is stupid, but how do you measure gearing in inches? Is it the gear ratio times the wheel radius? In that case, wouldn't it make sense to also divide by the crank length? You would get a (dimensionless) number which is the ratio between the force exerted on the pedal and the force produced at the tyre
Edit: I looked it up and it turns out "gear inches" are exactly what I guessed, and the number I proposed is called the "gain ratio"
The easiest way of lowering your gears is to fit a smaller chainring. You will lose top end of course. I had to do this for my mum's folding bike (Bickerton Argent 1707 Country).
@@HughDWallace From the Brilliant Bikes video on the G-Line, it appears the smallest possible chainring is 50 teeth. That brings the gear range for an Alfine 8 with a 22 tooth sprocket to between 22.4 and 68.6 inches. That’s just not enough for touring.
@@PeterBaggins Brompton don't appear to offer anything smaller than a 50T but it is easy to buy a different crankset for a square taper BB. Mum's bike came with 50T FSA crankset and I bought a smaller chainring (might have been 38T) & changed it over in an afternoon. The chain tensioner on the Brompton should be able to handle smaller chainrings though you'll need to shorten the chain I'd guess.
@@HughDWallace I’m not sure you can replace the BB in this new G-Line with a 39 tooth chainring like you can in the other Bromptons. There seems to be a chain guard that only works with the larger chainrings. Also, a 39 tooth chainring would bring your top gear down to 53.5 inches which is just ridiculous. I suspect that Brompton have fitted the Alfine 8 because it’s cheap and the rest of the bike is already so expensive that adding a Rohloff would have put off too many potential customers. At least it’s possible for home modifiers with enough cash (I’m retiring next year and my wife has let me buy one more bike as my retirement present haha) to make the modification without having to replace the triangle, forks, cabling etc etc. I’m going to start saving right now for one.
This was designed for me - you have to book your bike on trains in the Scottish Highlands well in advance due to tight restrictions. This would open up many more possibilities to enjoy off road riding, making or changing plans at the last minute.
I had a go on one of these, really nice to ride. I can see these being a massive hit. Fun to ride. I wanted more sweep in the handlebars, but that’s easily fixable.
Genuinely think this could be the killer e-bike to rule them all. Looking forward to a test ride
Bromptons (and their riders) are ace. I'm always amazed by the number of Bromptoneers that compete the Dunwich Dynamo with very little fuss indeed.
Brompton's prices are the most justifiable of all bicycles. The bike will never be stolen because it's always with you. You will keep the bike for the rest of your life because of how little space it takes up. It replaces a car for quick grocery trips, or short rides to grab a coffee. The adjustable seat post sizing means that your wife, out-of-town guest, or child could use the bike if they wanted. I love my 16" Brompton, and think it's the most impressive bike I've ever owned.
I agree completely with all these points, except for the contention that it will never be stolen. Mine was! I'm on my second Brompton due to theft. Although, it's 100% my fault as I thought locking it up 50m from where I was sitting would be ok. Nope! My new Brompton isn't out of my sight now and I have registered and stamped it with a cycle security database, Apple Airtagged it, and have a sold secure diamond lock. The only issue I face now in London is being pushed off the bike and having it stolen - I recently avoided one of these attacks at some traffic lights in Borough.
Recently got my wife back into cycling but she's only really interested on driving to designated cycle paths to use the bike so opted for a Decathalon fold away bike (BTWIN Tilt 500) which folds easily into the boot of her car. Similar in style to the Brompton G-line i.e. also has 20 inch wheels with chunky tyres although obviously not as well made and suspect ride quality will be compromised too. However, it was £2k cheaper! We did the first route the other night on a smooth(ish) gravel like cycle route and the bike coped well with the terrain. If it gets a lot of use over the next few years then I'd certainly consider upgrading her bike to a Brompton at some point
been hovering over a brommy for about three years, this has just pushed me over. Ill be buying one. Propper brakes, wheels and tyres, sign me up!
I have been using my Brompton T-Line als my main commuting and leisure bike since 2023 and i am totally loving this bike so much! The G-Line will be bought on the first day after it releases!
Finally a Brompton with proper brakes.
They have always had proper brakes.
I imagine the more comfortable out-of-the-saddle pedalling experience is due largely to the wider handlebars, as well as the larger wheels. The narrow traditional bars are a bit squirrely.
Over 16 years on different Brompton
This new one will be a win win for sure.
I do a lot of touring in all sort of terrains with my Brompton, I had never a problem off road. Of course I am very curious but perhaps although the G-line is folded in the same way, it can be too big to have the flexibility using public transport than with a "normal" Brompton.
Definitely I am very tempted, but I have doubts to change my trusty Brompton for this one.
I really miss my Brompton, should never have sold it. This G Line looks brilliant, even god forbid with the tan wall tyres 🤣
I watched this just to see Si be happy on a Brompton. Nerd.
Looks like a fun little bike!
I have been riding the kinetics 20 inch MTBrompton (all steel) for more than a year now. It has alfine 11 speed and 2.4inch tyres. Everything I wanted from a gravel brompton
I really like the look of this new Brompton. I have owned a Brompton for about 12 years and use it mainly on holiday when camping. This summer I took it on some single tracks and found it quite hard to stay upright. This new G line would definitly be more stable on rough narrow tracks. We have a Brompton dealer in my town so I will be keeping my eye out for when it arrives here.
Frankly: I can't wait to get one! Seven years ago, I've replaced our second family car with a Reese & Mueller Birdy folding bike and moved from this one to Brompton after a year or so. Since I'm a little taller I still can't find a riding position comfortable enough for longer rides on the 16", and I hope that the G-Line will be able to provide just that.
I love my old Brompton, it’s what got me back into cycling four years ago. Also having just bought a Moulton, I agree that 20” wheels roll so much better.
If I hadn’t just got the Moulton, I’d be all over one of these.
Also… how about a bit of Moulton content on GCN? Much like Brompton they’re another venerable British brand, c’mon guys show ‘em a bit of love.
What a cool bike. Now thinking of getting one.
I’m most excited about the disc brakes! I’m really hoping they bring those to the 16 inch line. If I were to get a g line it would be because of the brakes.
Be great if they could add a belt drive to both the traditional line, as well as the G line. But even higher price points make it prohibitive.
Never ridden a Brompton.
But this new model is simply brilliant.
Brompton has created a foldable bike that has the same ride quality as a full-size bike and you can ride it almost anywhere.
That is brilliant!!
Will I buy one.
Not sure, but this bike is certainly number one on my list if I am going to buy a foldable bike.
This is ah-ma-zing! I’m and roadie, and a gravel rider, and I already want one of these, they look great, look like a lot of fun, an possibly an ideal commuter / everyday bike for people who live a bit more rurally! As well as for campers, caravaners etc…
Great new bike from Brompton! Thank you for the video.
Our pleasure!
Firstly, glad we have a successful bicycle manufacturing company in the UK that makes bikes in the UK. It just shows that with innovative products we can still beat the rest of the world and be profitable. Secondly, although I had never considered a bicycle like this, the new model with larger wheels id definitely something I would think about owning.
I'd get a Retro Raleigh Stowaway 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Definitely Not The Lightest Contraption, but your be in Grans Cool Book when you pop down the shops. 😎
I have been commuting with my C line explore for 2 years, and have been expecting a 12 gear version for my wife. The G line is definitely too good to miss.
20" wheels are more than enough for gravel and light off roading. I've got a single speed folding bike with 20s and I regularly rip it around on gravel roads, it is stupid fun!
Man i just bought brompton p line and now i want this one
Wow! Having ridden my Brompton on gravel and knowing how bumpy it was this will be great!
Thanks Si and crew . Can you get a G-line in Titanium ?
@@gcn Thank you !!
Depends on if you really need two kidneys.
Not yet, but maybe if you start asking nicely?
@@gcn may I PLEASE , sir ?
Yep, I’ll be getting one.
I really consider selling my gravel bike to make room (I know...) for the brompton G Line. I instantly fell in love with it.
Now I’m interested in a Brompton….👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I’ve got a 10 year old 6 speed Brompton,it looks very tempting to sell my existing one & get the G line,I think it will be a great success for Brompton👍.Colin P.
It's not be compared to an usual 16" brompton, but to all the new e-bikes in town. And gosh, it seems great.
Looks like a cool bike but I wonder how it matches up with something like a Tern Link which is substantially cheaper but with a similar spec.
I’ve got a 10 year old Link D8 which I upgraded to an Alfine 11. Even before the conversion I would prefer the Link to the G Line which is way too bulky and heavy for me, especially as a smaller rider.
I am delighted to see that they have changed to disc brakes (the conventional brakes ruined my rims within 5 yrs) and the gearing (the +/- shift on my 6 spd fails at the first sign of any moisture or dust). Mine has been a wonderful bike with mediocre components - it looks like they're fixing these, which is more important than changing wheel size, I believe. Well done!
Anyone who doesn't appreciate some electric assistance for city riding isn't actually riding in cities. So much easier and safer to swim with the sharks when you have Tour-power in the legs. And now we need the Brompton Chopper, same bike, same motor, just with chrome high-rise bars and a banana seat. 😀
Ooooh, competition for the All-packa! I love it.
A good move by Brompton. I created a similar bike to the G Line based on a folding Giant Expressway. Kenda Aptor 20x1.75 tyres, 11-34 8sp Acera, 70mm stem, wider bars, and a brooks flyer saddle. A lot of fun.
You sound like Jeremy Clarkson on the intro😅
I have downed my P Line to sub 10 kilos. Now I do not need the T Line but I do desire this 13 kilo Brompton for the countryside.
Super excited about this Brompton! At the same time, the price is outrageous.
BF have for 30 years used standard components, different size frames, even bespoke frames, different size stems, flat or road handlebars, 16 or 20" wheels.
Amazing bike, so much so, I feel like selling my fleet of bikes and just purchasing this model, I could even ride this on my rollers! At my advanced age 68, it would reduce my bike inventory and still have fun
Nice bike! Especially in the orange frame. But for those of you considering a folding bike I want to recommend Bickerton as a much cheaper alternative. I bought my mum an Argent 1707 Country a few years ago. It weights 12.8kg and comes with 20" wheels. No disk brakes but V so plenty of stopping power. To be fair, it doesn't fold as neatly as a Brompton but it is a lot cheaper.
Next thing, Brompton gravel championships. Si to win?
We’ll try to get him to participate in that race; hopefully, he redeems himself and finishes first this time.
I have it's Austrian competitor, the Vello Gravel. I've just ridden it (with a torn ACL I hasten to add) from Luxembourg to Bilbao over two weeks in August. If it rides anything like that bike I'd be happy. I'm a bit sad this bike wasn't available for my trip because I think it wins on the fold compared to the Vello Gravel. I'm already a C line owner but baulked at the idea of doing that trip on it, but it was probably imminently possible.
Looks great and such slick prevention by Simon!
looks good and I would love to ride this, but the only concern is weight.
Been riding same Brompton 24 years (+ a few parts changes….). Looking for a bigger bike as I approach old codgerdom you’ve supplied the answer! Thanks Brompton! Really looking forward to getting my hands on one of these.
Smart!! I actually had written BROMTON off my list when I test rode one last year - just felt a tad bit dainty for urban terrain which includes pot holes and going on and off curbs to survive -- BUT THEY ARE BAXK ON BLOCK ! BRAVO!! and there's the E-version too!? Out of my price range BUT STILL NEAR THE TOP OF MY WISH LIST!
Really good to see something new from Brompton, a very good video
I bought my first Brompton about 6 months ago. I got a P-Line electric. I love the bike but I have had some reservations. For the money, I was disappointed that I had to go out and buy so many things in the aftermarket. Kickstand, rack axle extender, etc. This new G-Line does seem intriguing, but I would get one without the electric aspect.
I don't have a Brompton, but I would have one.
Darn you ... I don't "need" another bike, but now I have n+1 starting up. Would love to give a G-line a ride.
Gotta love that . I’m surprised it took this long . But quite possibly on my future shopping list 👍😁
Looks awesome. Not everyone has the luxury of spare space for a conventional bike. This will give people more options.
I have one c line and I love it for city ride. Don’t be surprised the speed I can travel up 40km/h on flat road. Also uphill I able to catch up and even overtake some roadie because of the smaller wheels able to ride faster on hills
Brilliant timing, building my own version of this already, wanted a BMX/MTB/ folder that fits in my car, 20!inch wheels, 2.4 tyres 8 speed claris...made in steel for prototype, not light..but funny how we're all heading the same way, been on the cards for a while as kenetics made a kit
This will be competition for bike Friday, also a very capable bike
I try mine in Ashton court too!
Finally, I’ve been waiting for this since I first purchased a Brompton six years ago. I currently have a custom 20 inch titanium Brompton now but with a stand Shimano derailer instead of a hub gear system and it’s pretty light so really what I’m looking for is a titanium version of this G series call it a GT.
O man, I'm just starting this and I'm already getting Sting-Ray vibes from my childhood. I suppose it was the off-road jumping. Okay, I'll settle down and watch this. Thanks. 😀
Absolutely can’t wait to get my cycle to work scheme certificate sorted for this, having that said can’t decide if I go normal or electric. I’m commuting 100miles a week on my C Line and only take my Brompton on the tube only after the pub or if pouring super heavy so weight not an issue here really but I love good old proper ride… decisions decisions
Brompton bikes are known for their reliability and durability, which justifies part of the higher price. Also, manufacturing in the UK comes with significantly higher costs compared to places like China. However, I’m willing to pay the premium because it helps keep jobs and skills in the country where these iconic bikes originated.
Great bike, finally suitable for traveling even in places where it was difficult with the previous model; but let's be honest, 2850 euros with those components are a lot, they could have been on the prices of a C-Line which already costs a lot, if you think what type of basic components we are talking about, stuff on the market for 30/40 years a tube of folded steel, for this model 200 euros more than c tipe could have been there: 2,000 euros basic, 2250 accessories, 2850 electric... but because it's Brompton, we just remember the dechatlon produces similar stuff and sells it for half the price, yes it's not the same thing but we work for money; they will sell many of them, I am a cycle traveller, I did a three-day Brompton ride taking my 3-speed up the climbs of the Dolomites, even a bit of dirt road on a not too exaggerated clickable road without problems, about 300 km, 6600 m d+. I'm in love, even if I think it costs a lot, I'll definitely get one sooner or later XD