£4000 Carbon & Titanium Folding Bicycle 

My Dad got one of these recently. He let me have a go and I was blown away by the turn of speed; it's a seriously fun bike! Folding it in a decent time is an art form.

Admire the craft and Brompton's whole product offering - but Jesus 4k on a folding bike *head explodes*

Titanium Folding is the name of my new post-emo band

Soo good to see Chris again! Sending greets from Germany!

Just bought one this year. So much fun as a change from my Endurace. Great for trips.

Aero position on a Brompton!!! 🤣😂 Brilliant!!

Love my old "lightweight" (Ti rear triangle and forks) Brompton. More than ten years old and still going strong - its my second Brompton after I lost my 1st by leaving it in the boot of a Taxi when I was late for the baby sitter and drunk (why I was in a taxi not on the Bromie to start with)....

Bromptons are so fun to ride normally this has to be next level!

Seeing you vlog in London reminds me of the early days before you even hit 10k subs, I always enjoyed seeing you go around town. Also Re-watched the entire Australia vlog on my flight from Fiji to Australia…snake!

I wish someone would do a RU-vid video showing a folded bike being put into a gym locker or similar as that's why I want one.

I too work for Brompton, I’ve been waiting for this 😁

What a fantastic bike!

Would love to try one of these. I currently have a Tern X11 which 2.5K. It weights 10.5 kgs but 22 inches

Thanks for the CHPT3 shoutout! 🙌🏼

Welcome back (to basically my doorstep!)

So I am curious about the redesign on the hinge pin for the main frame and handle bar joints I noticed in some pictures it has a bolt and a sleeve kind of like the hinge bolt that attaches the rear triangle and frame is this a part that might find it’s way to standard bromptons? Is it more user repairable? Is it more durable?

I wonder whether handlebar vibration has reduced with having carbon forks and steerer? That’s always been a pain on long bumpy rides.

francis helm straps looking clean

Wish they'd figure out how to get belt drives to work.

Swain’s lane hill climb here we go!

Everything is worth what people are ready to pay !

Always seeing one of those on the train. Now it makes me think of buying one.

Loved the video guys , not as enjoyable however was the Brompton recent April 21 event , that curiously after a few choice comments I was able to purchase a T line despite not originally being selected , I was full of excitement until being told there was a 12 week wait despite having my card charged which seems unfair , when a deposit should have sufficed .

ye got a cameo from mad Harry ..luv it

Can I asked if T line rear wheel also slightly closer to the right side of the triangle tube ?

Great Video thank you. I actually one of the owners of this bile. I love it - the only thing that is a bit uncomfortable to me is the saddle. But everything else is amazing.

Main frame looks so crisp

After owning 2 electric Bromptons and handing them back for a refund due to not working time after time I will never own a Brompton again. I purchased 2 R&M Tinkers and what great e-bikes they are.

talking about parts on the bike, camera pointed at his face so we have no idea what he's talking about, inspired camera work

I'd like to know how the fixings are redundant are as you go lighter it becomes of greater importance

I guess the Bromptons we bought last year are now vintage.

I find this bike way more awesome than you average carbon sled, now just to win the lottery...

Morning all. I have a question not sure if this is the best place to ask. I have an old carbon trek Y33. It’s a full suspension mountain bike from the mid/early 1990’s. Is there a way for me to change out the suspension if I am only doing road rides? Not sure where to start and don’t want to mess up the bike either.

That is mighty fine!

You know, I know many that have 3rd party modified Bromptons. All he’s missing is carbon wheels. I’ve also replaced the little roller wheels with skateboard wheels so it’s easier to roll at the train station

Does it have a turning signals?

Weight doesnt always mean faster. My Tern verge X11 weighs 23.5lbs and cost £2400. And it will leave this TLINE for dead on the street. And on steep hills especially. Its about power transfer. And frame stiffness. And no folder has a stiffer frame than the X11. Or more efficient power transfer from foot to back wheel.

Saying hi from Canada

Francis, love the content mate but maybe I missed something, I see James and bike fit Tuesday are no longer happening is there a particular reason??

These Bromptons are crying for a wireless groupset mod. That would just make me so happy...for some reason.

I was thinking about asking a Chinese titanium Brompton manufacturer if they can make a 135mm OLD with a detailer hanger with a 20 inch wheel. Not sure if the mech would encumer folding. ... And rhe bottom bracket,, I'd want a typical BSA

My Brompton is my favourite bike.

The fastest road/cross racer I amongst my friends commutes on his brompton every single day.

As an owner of the former Top, 2019 flame painted, black version SuperlightM6LXBrompton I have made it even lighter in every way I was able to. The clips for the mudguards titanium stays (Heavy Metal!) + a new titanium seat post and all the minor parts to find, mostly (I still need to change a few). I may not come quite come down to the new titanium version (for now 8,5 kilo, with mudguards!!), but I still have 6 gears, which I need. And I don't like the new pedal system, which may be lost, if unlucky during Transport (The Bromptons real purpose as it is a horrible bike!). Finn. Denmark

They are cool. Expensive but cool.

I waited and waited. Finally gave up and bought a gravel bike for half the price and twice the fun off roading.

Could use some ascent deep dish carbon wheels

Thanks Francis.....that's very cool , eh ? Cameo from Harry . he's a maniac..Peace

Man... Francis!!! Those Helmets straps need a good clean... ;)

Has anyone electrified the T line (with a Swytch kit or similar)? The guy at the Brompton store said it's not advisable due to the carbon fork, but I don't understand why

do anyone know which model of chris king headset that can fit into t line?

An e-Brompton how cool 😎

I was told $10,000+aud by the brompton dealer here in Australia. Seems absurd the manuf doesn’t specify a msrp for this country.

Oh cool folding

In that price bracket, I'd be very concerned about theft. A folding bike cannot always be taken indoors can it?

The irony in the one thing that isnt change being the brakes but theyre the one thing I have a problem with. In 2022 and Brompton still dont have a quick release brake. You either have to losen them off or deflate the tyre.

What a stuttering mess I turn into when talking on camera 😅

I can't wait for my 20" wheel folding bike, £1k less than this and estimated 7.3kg when ready rideable, maybe with mudguards, 10 speed too

Are you sponsored by tubolito or have any relation to them because to me they realy ride extremly harsch. Like switching to a cheap tire or overtensioned wheel. just terrific

That is some bike

Mr Cade, tell us about riding rules in Richmond Park pls? I heard it was closed for cyclists? Is it only allowed during weekdays?

Roadbikes need those pedals for security!

... why not one that have drop bars ... flared perhaps? think about that brompton.

would love an import brompton that cut costs down

dude , your helmet straps.... is that sun cream?

I'd like to know where the pedal connects to for stowing, anyone?

Great to see that Brompton is finally feeling the pressure to innovate and experiment with new materials, now that their patent/monopoly on the trifold has expired and competition in trifolds is growing. Of all the bits not to go titanium... I would totally swap out that fork for titanium. Doesn't the p-line have titanium forks? Why didn't they just use those? At least if it was a steel fork, you could slap an ebike kit on it as a future upgrade. Also, don't most folks prefer the faster and simpler folding pedals? Half the guy's folding time was just fumbling with the pedal. And all those extra holes are going to fill wth grit and moisture. I foresee 3rd party rubber stoppers gallore. One of the massive selling points of titaniun is it is corrosion resistant, but that doesn't matter if all your steel components and screws rust into place. Why not titanium screws if they really wanted the lightest bike possible? I thought titanium was as strong as steel, but lighter? There is some engineering I am not understanding as to why they had to make the frame tubes so fat and ugly compared to their sleek steel ones, like fat cheap aluminum frames. Also the bike is unnecessarily loud, like a cicada from hell. Users can always add noise in the form of bells or horns etc. but it is hard to make something already noisy quieter. Noisy is great in cities where you got to make sure cars know you are there, but noise can ruin tranquil nature rides. If I wanted noise, I'd jump on a motorcycle or wedge a playing card over the spokes. Lots of great improvements otherwise, such as ripping off 3rd party magnetic aligners, or the more future-proofed hinge pins, or being able to lock the fold with the seatpost only half down. But disappointing that those straight up improvements are not being introduced to all of the Brompton lines.

This is very cool, but I would still kill for a carbon fibre Moulton with an original shape frame. Come on people, get that FEA and CAD going!

Here’s a thing. Even if you are 80 kilos and 60 years old, in good to excellent shape living in an arid climate and on this 7kilo plus bike, I do not believe you will climb any faster than on the 6speed Black edition from 2018. ( I own one ) It weighs just under 11 kilos after tweaking it. Please, correct me if I am wrong. I get it. Brompton are in a class of their own, no doubt. I have a Moots titanium hard tail made in the late 80s ( and tried the Ti version 1 ) and I still cannot move any faster… Love the bike though. Just need to convince myself of partying with 5k.

Are people still taking the rear wheel off to fix a puncture? Err.. why? It usually isn't necessary.

I've been riding this bike for about a month ru-vid.comUgkxwC0IIeIomGQVeBWg-kKJaToZkLEFIA2W and a half now and I think it's fantastic. It helps me get to work on time every day since I'm able to fit it inside of public transportation rush hour. The price is great too, people are always shocked when they ask me how much I paid for the fold up and I tell them "200". It's easy to fold and installation when it ships is insanely easy. All you have to install when the bike arrives is one foot pedal, everything else is done for you. I do recommend you carry some sort of wrench to tighten any loose screws on the handle bar and seat whenever they get a little bit loose. Other than that I think it's a fantastic bike. Easily fits in the home, can fit inside a car trunk and can even fit in subway rush hour.

I just seen this on Aliexpress lol, insane Brompton made in China

Lightest bike with the heaviest hit on the wallet. It may still worth it for some people.

I got a Brompton last year and now it's out fashion. 😞

Find out more here: www.brompton.com/t-line

Brompoton are EXPENSIVE AS FFFUU CK. The most expensive bike.

I think I'll sign my M6R over to my wife and get in line for the P Line.

External gear Bromptons are great and considering the T-Line is 7kg+ from the shop, it's quite an achievement for a trifold bike. I have seen even lighter custom Bromptons at 6kg+ & 5kg+ too! But yet to see someone mod a trifold to 3kg+ like the 3.3kg Cannondale Supersix Hi-Mod custom build.

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Hi Chris

Wow

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An honest review from someone who works there 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🙄

Heavy and expensive . Noice

+ 1.8 kg e bike kit + 800gr lithium ion battery

Want

I remember when these were 1k ish…

And here goes this months "dumbest $h1t you can waste a lot of money on" award

For some reason, Brompton have become fashionable. So people with more money than sense, will pay whatever Brompton think they can get away with. The world’s gone mad.

The top tube holes do contribute to a real problem. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2W1Cafgne10.html Since Jun 2022 with 2000 km on the mileage.

#Electric 😆

Nice Tech but that's $8k Aussie for a folding bike.. Yeah Nah :P. I thought they are too slow due to the small wheels..

'There's only so much we can do with steel' ..sure, if you stick with lardy 4130 Cro Mo, I agree.

Yuck, gimmie 2 normie Brommies and call it a day, one for me and one for my lady, those Brommies have aesthetics and function on their side.

When the inevitable eccentric midlife crisis hits, I now know what to blow my money on

watch out for them scooter boy thieves in the Park!!!

Hellooo

NICE SHOPPING BIKE BUT WAY TOO MUCH $$$ come on l can get folding Ebike for less than 25% of that price !!

Please can you clean up your salty helmets straps, it stresses me out every time I watch your videos, thanks Francis x