Brompton C Line 1975 Edition Mid Handlebar

£2,149.00

Brompton 1975 Edition – The Gold Standard
Celebrating 50 years of Brompton innovation, the 1975 Edition features a striking Thermal Fade finish, inspired by the colours of the brazing process that forms each steel frame. Every Brompton frame is hand-brazed by skilled craftspeople—some with over 20 years’ experience—ensuring strength, durability, and a personal touch. Each bike carries the unique signature of its maker, a true mark of craftsmanship.

Brompton 1975 Edition – a tribute to heritage, innovation, and the art of hand-built cycling.

Brompton 1975 Edition – The Gold Standard
Celebrating 50 years of Brompton innovation, the 1975 Edition features a striking Thermal Fade finish, inspired by the colours of the brazing process that forms each steel frame. Every Brompton frame is hand-brazed by skilled craftspeople—some with over 20 years’ experience—ensuring strength, durability, and a personal touch. Each bike carries the unique signature of its maker, a true mark of craftsmanship.

Brompton 1975 Edition – a tribute to heritage, innovation, and the art of hand-built cycling.

Brompton 1975 Edition Lifestyle Photo

C Line is the original folding bike built for the city

Handmade in London, the Brompton C Line has been a trusted companion for riders worldwide for 50 years. It folds into a compact, locked package in under 20 seconds—easy to lift, carry, and store in trains, car boots, or even under a table. Built from durable steel and endlessly customisable, the C Line delivers the same go-anywhere freedom it always has, now lighter, more portable, and more capable than ever.

1975 Edition Bottle Holder

The Bottle Holder is the perfect solution for access to hydration on the go. With a simple attachment to your handlebars and an adjustable bungee strap system that can accommodate different shapes of bottles, and even allows you to fold the bike with it still securely in place.

1975 Zip Case Checker

1975 Edition Small Zip Case

The Zip Case – Small is the baby of the collection, with a 1.5L capacity that’s perfect for travelling light. There’s a surprisingly roomy main compartment with a handy pocket and elasticated strap for keeping small items secure. A detachable shoulder strap provides a convenient off-bike.

Brompton Brazer’s Coin

This Brompton Brazer’s Coin is one of 1,975, made to celebrate everyone who has created our bikes for the last fifty years. There are 52 expert brazers in our London Factory, handmaking every single Brompton. We’re proud of what they do, that’s why each bike is marked by its maker. Each brass coin is embossed with one of our brazer’s initials. The material will naturally patina over time, making it as unique as your Brompton bike.

Brompton 1975 Edition Lifestyle photo

BROMPTON C LINE 1975 EDITION

Brompton 1975 Edition – Celebrating 50 Years
In 1975, Andrew Ritchie sketched the first Brompton folding bike—radical at the time, and now the gold standard in compact design. The 1975 Edition pays tribute to 50 years of innovation and craftsmanship. Its Thermal Fade finish reflects the brazing process that gives every frame lasting strength. Each bike includes one of 1,975 collectible Brazer’s Coins, honouring the skill of Brompton’s makers, along with special 50th anniversary gold details to mark this milestone.

Which Brompton is right for me?

  • Weight: From 13.4 kg

    Speed: 12-speed

    Material: Steel

    Folded Size: 25.3" H x 23'' W x 10.6'' D

    Main Frame: Precision drawn heat-treated steel tubing with hand brazing and selected auto-brazed joints

    Rear Frame: Brompton Advance Rear Frame

    Fork: Steel brazed fork

    Grips: Ergonomic grips Black

    Seatpost: Extended, Black (35")

    Saddle: Brompton superlight 50th Monogram

    Seatclamp: Composite seat clamp and rear frame clip

    Hinge Clamps: ColourLab Gold Hinge Clamps

    Pedals: Brompton Folding left hand and non-folding right-hand pedals

    Drivetrain: Brompton 12-speed drivetrain, 402% range

    Chainset: 6061 forged aluminum crank with 50T chainring and integrated chainguard

    Bottom Bracket: Square taper bottom bracket

    Headset: Brompton headset

    Shifters: Brompton 4 speed derailleur shifter & 3 speed hub gear shifter

    Sprockets: 11-18 Tooth

    Derailleur: Patent-pending direct mount 12-speed derailleur

    Rear Wheel: Double wall rim, 28 spoke, Brompton Wide ratio 3 speed internal gear hub

    Front Wheel: Double-wall rim, 28 spokes laced to a Brompton front hub

    Tires: Continental Tyres - Cream Wall

    Tubes: Schrader valve

    Mudguards: 50th Monogram FlexiMudguard

    Lighting: Reflectors

    Roller Wheels: ColourLab Gold Touchpoints Roller Wheels

    Rack: Not included

    Brakes: Brompton Dual Pivot Calipers

    Front Carrier: Front carrier block adaptor for all types of Brompton luggage

    On Bike Accessories: 50th Monogram Small Zip Case and 50th Monogram Bottle Holder

    Bell: Gold Bell

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    * Specifications are subject to change without notice