Brompton P-Line review
Two-minute review Anyone who hankers after a Brompton will love the lighter, leaner P-Line, which at just 9.65kg is something that can be carried with relative ease when needed. Unfolded, the bike delivers an unsurprising ride, which is compromised a little by small wheels and tyres, plus a saddle that’s not made for hours of sitting on. There are four gears, controlled by a handlebar shifter and decent caliper-style brakes. Folded, the Brompton P-Line can be hidden out of harm’s way in all sorts of locations from train baggage holds to car trunks, or even a cupboard under the stairs. Brompton bikes are expensive though and if you’re not worried about a little more weight you’d do just as well to head in the direction of the standard-issue models in the Brompton range. The Brompton P-Line is a lighter version of its classic folding bike, which the British manufacturer has been tweaking and fine-tuning over the 45 or so years it’s been in production. You get the usual quirky de...