Downtube vs Brompton Comparison
As seen in the table below $800+ Brompton does compete well with our mini's, which cost half as much. We have more gears, better suspension, quality brakes, and lighter weight.
| |
Brompton |
Downtube mini (Sturmey Archer 8sp) |
Downtube mini (Capreo 9sp ) |
| Frame Material |
Steel |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
| Drivetrain |
inefficient 3sp hub |
efficient 8sp internal hub |
high quality 9sp Capreo |
| Suspension |
Elastomer ( bumper style ) |
Smooth Coil Spring |
Smooth Coil Spring |
| Cranks |
lower quality |
Cold forged |
Cold forged |
| Pedals |
non-folding |
folding |
folding |
| Foled size |
Super Compact |
Compact |
Compact |
| Brake Quality |
Horrible |
Excellent |
High end Shimano Capreo |
| Water Bottle braze-on |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Frame protector (bar from below to protect frame) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight |
28 |
24.5 |
23.5 |
| Use Standard Bike parts |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Price |
starts at $800 |
$485 |
$585 |
