Brompton L5 1996 Technical specs and features

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General specs of Brompton L5 bicycle

Brand	Brompton
Model	L5
First production	1996
Bike category	Folding
Bike sub-category	Folding
Bike Pricing	See price on Amazon
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	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	28-hole Alesa Alloy
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials	Chromoly
Frame type	Fillet Brazed Steel
Handlebar construction	Brompton Alloy
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	1.5 (inches) Travel Brompton
Saddle seat	Not Available
Seat post extension	31.8 (millimeters) Diameter Brompton Special

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Brompton L5 bike review

Brompton produced the L5 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Folding bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $744.00.
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 alloy, 28-hole. Brompton equiped this exact model with Saccon sidepull brakes, Saccon levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Brompton used Chromoly material for the frame. Brompton alloy 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.