Brompton L5 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Brompton |
| Model | L5 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Folding |
| Bike sub-category | Folding |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Brompton L5 Parts |
| Available 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 Levers Saccon Sidepull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey Archer Nutted Front: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Alesa Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| 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 Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Union 600 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 121 (millimeters) Spindle FAG Sealed |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 50 Teeth Stronglight |
| Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 5-speed |
| Rear gear set | 13 Teeth 5-speed Internal |
Brompton L5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Chromoly |
| Fork type | Brompton |
Other Specs of Brompton L5
| Component group sets | Sturmey Archer |
| Available colors | - Black - red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Brompton Folding |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Rubber Damper |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia |
| Seat post extension | 31.8 (millimeters) Diameter Brompton Special |
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Brompton L5 bike review
Brompton produced the L5 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $751.00.
Brompton Folding L5 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 C-37-349 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. Brompton aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this L5 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Brompton 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 5-speed gear shift levers.