{"id":54968,"date":"2023-10-04T17:00:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=748973"},"modified":"2023-10-04T17:36:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:36:51","slug":"bike-of-the-week-brompton-x-bear-grylls-collaboration-trades-commuting-for-camping","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bike-of-the-week-brompton-x-bear-grylls-collaboration-trades-commuting-for-camping\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike of the Week | Brompton x Bear Grylls collaboration trades commuting for camping"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brompton Beyond x Bear Grill C Line Explore sports paint scheme inspired by British woodlands <\/p>

By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 04 October 2023 at 15:00 PM<\/p>

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First spotted at Eurobike 2023, the Brompton x Bear Grylls C Line Explore has Tarzan-swung its way to BikeRadar HQ.<\/p>\n

This special edition folding bike was made in collaboration with the adventurer and TV personality, and it\u2019s complete with a woodland-inspired paintjob and matching bags to commute or head into the bush.<\/p>\n

Brompton is hoping the collaboration inspires its customers to ride outside of the city, although it still has all the handy commuting trinkets for cycling to work<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Matching British woodlands<\/h2>\n
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A Brompton for the great outdoors?<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Sayers \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The folding bike<\/a>\u2019s frame is Moss Green with what Brompton calls a Mushroom Grey fork, rear triangle and handlebar stem.<\/p>\n

Brompton says it decided on these colours because they match the natural tones of the British woodland and the matte finish gives the bike a muted appearance.<\/p>\n

The dual colourway is livened up with Adventure Orange graphics.<\/p>\n

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The handlebar bag has a small 1L capacity.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Sayers \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The colour scheme continues on the two special edition, waterproof bags, which are also Moss Green with orange zips and come included with the bike.<\/p>\n

The smaller 1L handlebar bag<\/a> can double up as a saddlebag<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Waterproof Backpack is also available separately for \u00a3180.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure> <\/div>
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The orange zip matches the frame\u2019s graphics. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure> <\/div>
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The shoulder straps are made from hi-density foam. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThere is also a special edition 17-litre Brompton x Bear Grylls Waterproof Backpack, which can be used as a main bag and mounts onto the front carrier block.\n

What is Bike of the Week?<\/h3>\n

Every fortnight, we\u2019ll bring you a detailed first look at one of the latest bikes (or framesets) to arrive at BikeRadar HQ \u2013 from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between.<\/p>\n

This is our chance to introduce the bike and everything that makes it unique before hitting the road or trails.<\/p>\n

Head to our\u00a0Bike of the Week hub<\/a> for previous editions.<\/p>\n

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A familiar recipe under the hood<\/h2>\n
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6 gears is the most Brompton offers.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Sayers \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Underneath the paintjob lies a fairly typical Brompton C Line Explore, which is designed to \u201ccommute, travel and run errands in style\u201d.<\/p>\n

The hand-brazed steel frame has a 6-speed drivetrain<\/a>. The drivetrain consists of a 50t front chainring paired with two cogs and a three-speed internal gear hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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X marks the spot.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Sayers \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Brompton specs the Bear Grylls bike with its M-type handlebar, which sits between the taller H-type bar and flat S-type bar.<\/p>\n

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The Brooks C17 Cambium saddle is a plush upgrade from the standard C Line Explore saddle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Sayers \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The bike features a Brooks C17 Cambium black saddle<\/a> and you can choose between a standard or telescoping seatpost<\/a> at the point of purchase. Brompton recommends its telescopic seatpost for taller riders, which offers an extra 6cm of saddle height.<\/p>\n

Brompton says the 16inx35mm Schwalbe Marathon Racer tyres are capable on roads and light gravel. The tan wall tyres complement the bike\u2019s orange graphics nicely.<\/p>\n

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The bike comes with tan wall tyres and mudguards.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Sayers \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Although the frameset features brazings for a Brompton mini pump<\/a> (these are manufactured by Zefal or Lezyne), the bike doesn\u2019t come with one.<\/p>\n

You do, however, get mudguards<\/a> to protect you from the elements and a bell on the handlebar to signal your presence to any predators.<\/p>\n

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Like the celebrity, the Brompton adapts to its habitat.<\/span><\/figcaption> Steve Sayers \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The bike retails for \u00a31,895 and weighs 12.04kg.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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