Brompton BROMPTON L5 1997 VS Dahon CADENZA 8 2009 specs comparison
Brompton Brompton L5
General InfosModel | Brompton L5 |
Manufacturer | Brompton |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - red-Black |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Cheng Shin C-37-349 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 16 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Saccon LeversSaccon Sidepull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey ArcherFront: Aluminum Nutted |
Rims manufacturer | 28-holeAlesa Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
Handlebar construction | Brompton Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Brompton Folding |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850 S |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)Union 600 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 121 (millimeters) SpindleFAG Sealed |
Crankset parts and sizes | 50 TeethStronglight |
Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 5-speed |
Rear gear set | 13 Teeth5-speed Internal |
Brompton Brompton L5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Chromoly |
Fork type | Brompton |
Other Specs of Brompton Brompton L5
Component group sets | Sturmey Archer |
Pedals details | Brompton Folding |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelRubber Damper |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia |
Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) DiameterBrompton Special |

Dahon Cadenza 8
General InfosModel | Cadenza 8 |
Manufacturer | Dahon |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Smoke |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Schwalbe Big Apple |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 LeversShimano Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 DiscFront: Shimano Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB SX24 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Alloy Flat |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Dahon F.I.T |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Dahon Fusion |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z610 Rust Buster |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38 TeethTruVativ ISO Flo 1.0 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus |
Rear gear set | 16 Teeth8-speed Internal |
Dahon Cadenza 8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownPuro U7 Aluminum |
Fork type | Dahon SlipStream |
Other Specs of Dahon Cadenza 8
Component group sets | Folding Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | BioLogic Aria |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterBioLogic Zorin PostPump |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Brompton provided us with the latest version of its Brompton L5 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Brompton Brompton L5 Folding here
- Get your Dahon Cadenza 8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Dahon Cadenza 8 Folding here