The distinctive U-shape of the M Type’s handlebars has been used on the Brompton since the outset: it gives a fairly upright ride with excellent control. The Brompton M3L 2012 Folding Bike is the all-rounder in the range and remains the most popular Brompton, as much at home in the city as on a country…
Product highlights
- Frame:
- Brompton high tensile steel
- Fork:
- Steel
- Gears:
- Brompton shifters, Light weight Sturmey Archer BSR 3 Speed rear hub gear rear mech, 3 gears

This product is only available for collection at an Evans Cycles store using our Click & Collect service. Unfortunately it cannot be delivered via any of our other couriers.
The distinctive U-shape of the M Type’s handlebars has been used on the Brompton since the outset: it gives a fairly upright ride with excellent control. The Brompton M3L 2012 Folding Bike is the all-rounder in the range and remains the most popular Brompton, as much at home in the city as on a country lane, and with plenty of room for luggage at the front.
The key M Type is the M3L (also available as M3L-X EV161088) – it is the classic Brompton, featuring a Brompton specific light weight Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub and all the fundamental advantages of the Brompton design.
- Frame:
Brompton high tensile steel
- Fork:
Steel
- Rear Derailleur:
Light weight Sturmey Archer BSR 3 Speed rear hub gear
- Number of Gears:
3
- Shifters:
Brompton
- Chainset:
Brompton
- Chainrings:
50 Tooth
- Chain:
Brompton
- Pedals:
Brompton folding on left. Aluminium cage flat pedal on right
- Front Brake:
Brompton dual-pivot callipers with Fibrax cartridge pads
- Rear Brake:
Brompton dual-pivot callipers with Fibrax cartridge pads
- Handlebars:
Brompton M Type bars with 1015mm grip height
- Stem:
Steel
- Rims:
Alloy
- Front Hub:
Brompton standard
- Rear Hub:
Light weight Sturmey Archer BSR 3 Speed rear hub gear
- Front Tyre:
Brompton Kevlar high pressure tyre
- Rear Tyre:
Brompton Kevlar high pressure tyre
- Saddle:
Brompton Saddle with moulded grip and hollow rails
- Seatpost:
Brompton standard steel seat pillar, raises up to 995mm from the ground
- Seat Binder:
Brompton quick release
- Accessories:
Mudguard equipped
- Weight:
Approx. 25.81lbs (11.71kg) (PLEASE NOTE: Weight is approximate and is provided by Evans Cycles as a guide only, actual weight may vary due to manufacturing processes and other factors)
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| Ref | Option | Availability | Price | Suitable for heights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV161083-NA-BLK |
Black
|
Discontinued – This size/colour is now sold out and obsolete. We cannot obtain any more from the supplier and it won't return to stock. |
147 to 193 cm 58 to 76 inches |
||
| EV161083-NA-GRN |
Turkish Green
|
Discontinued – This size/colour is now sold out and obsolete. We cannot obtain any more from the supplier and it won't return to stock. |
147 to 193 cm 58 to 76 inches |
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