Brompton L3 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Brompton |
| Model | L3 |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Brompton L3 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Standard size for everyone |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Cheng Shin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 16 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Saccon LeversSaccon Sidepull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey Archer NuttedFront: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-holeAlesa Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
| Handlebar construction | Bromton Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bromton Folding |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin TH-850 |
Gearing Specs
| 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 3-speed |
| Rear gear set | 13 Teeth3-speed Internal |
Brompton L3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Brompton |
Other Specs of Brompton L3
| Component group sets | Folding Mix |
| Available colors | - Black- Red |
| Weight | 26.0 |
| Pedals details | Brompton Folding |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) TravelRubber Damper |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia |
| Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) DiameterBromptom |
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Brompton L3 bike review
Brompton produced the L3 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $631.00.Brompton Folding L3 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and Red .
This bike is equiped with 16 x 1 3/8" Cheng Shin tires and Steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alesa aluminum, 28-hole. Brompton equiped this exact model with Saccon sidepull brakes, Saccon levers braking system and Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: Sturmey Archer hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Brompton used Chromoly material for the frame. Bromton aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this L3 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Bromton folding.
For the smoothest biking experience Stronglight, 50 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Union 600 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Brompton, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sturmey Archer 3-speed gear shift levers.