Brompton G Line Electric
Idéal pour : Idéal pour les trajets urbains, les balades et les chemins roulants lorsque le vélo est davantage plié et roulé que porté.
En bref : Les utilisateurs Reddit apprécient surtout le confort proche d’un vélo classique, l’assistance naturelle et la bonne stabilité du Brompton G Line Electric. Ils soulignent toutefois son poids pénalisant au quotidien, ses quatre vitesses limitées et une autonomie très variable selon le terrain et le niveau d’assistance.
Au-delà de ce modèle, la marque Brompton (toutes gammes) recueille 36 % d'avis positifs sur 312 utilisateurs Reddit. Ce signal marque ne compte pas dans la note du modèle ci-dessus.
Points forts
Conduite confortable
14 1
« This thing is built like a beast and feels like a full sized bike whilst riding, and the power assist is so fun. » Voir l’avis
« If you don't carry it often, a larger wheel diameter is definitely preferable. » Voir l’avis
« Its more like a full-sized bike in terms of feel and ability. » Voir l’avis
Points faibles
Équipement limité
4 20
« The luggage thing is my bigger peeve it’s proper annoying they haven’t realised anything decent. » Voir l’avis
« The issue is that the electric is even more limited with just 4 gears with the derailleur setup » Voir l’avis
« G electric design seems limited for gearing options where the C/P electrics don’t have that problem With the electric motor being in the front of the bike. » Voir l’avis
Autonomie limitée
2 11
« Last commute was 54 km, set at lvl 2 and battery empty 1km too early. » Voir l’avis
« other bifold e-bike offers cheaper price and likely lighter too with better range with cassette derailleur drivetrain. » Voir l’avis
« That is a small battery by the standards of what's being made now. » Voir l’avis
Prix élevé
5 13
« My Brompton G Line electric which I bought less than a month ago had one of the buttons on the detachable pedal fall off and I could no longer remove it. » Voir l’avis
« It's got fairly low mileage OP just be aware if anything goes wrong you've no warranty and Brompton electric parts are expensive and that's before labour costs as everything is proprietary you can't… » Voir l’avis
« In the end both bikes are too expensive too choose blind. » Voir l’avis
| Critère | Note /10 | Ce qu'en dit le consensus |
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| Équipement | 1.1 | Les utilisateurs Reddit apprécient le porte-bagages et le petit chargeur, mais critiquent la bagagerie, les quatre vitesses et certaines incompatibilités de composants. |
| Autonomie | 3.5 | Les utilisateurs Reddit rapportent une autonomie très variable, excellente en mode 1 mais nettement plus courte à forte assistance ou sur terrain vallonné. |
| Entretien | 4.6 | Les utilisateurs Reddit indiquent que certaines modifications sont simples, mais peuvent nécessiter des outils spécifiques ou l’intervention d’un revendeur. |
| Confort | 9.4 | Les utilisateurs Reddit jugent la conduite très confortable et proche de celle d’un vélo non pliant. |
| Prix | 3.5 | Les utilisateurs Reddit trouvent le tarif élevé, même si certains l’estiment justifié par le confort ou plus accessible via une formule de location. |
| Assistance | 4.5 | Les utilisateurs Reddit apprécient son déclenchement naturel, mais signalent de la traînée sans assistance et certaines limites en forte côte. |
| Maniabilité | 3.9 | Les utilisateurs Reddit louent sa stabilité en roulant, mais son poids, sa largeur et son équilibre une fois plié compliquent le transport. |
| Fiabilité | 5.0 | Les retours Reddit sont globalement rassurants, malgré quelques incidents isolés concernant la traction, la peinture ou certains mécanismes. |
| Freinage | 0.0 | Les utilisateurs Reddit regrettent surtout l’absence de freinage régénératif, qui aurait pu être utile sur certains parcours. |
Avis Reddit
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thomasmbuckley 🇬🇧
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arjwrightdotcom 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... It is a hub motor… and given the drag you mentioned (along with the light gravel positioning), it would be \_interesting\_ if there was a regen-braking option. Even if it didn’t put back a decent amount of power, it would seem to be useful for some types of rides.
r/Brompton · Electric G-Line vs C-Line Depends on your use case... The eG is more or less a solid adventure bike, with the electric assistance for the "end of a long trip" (so to speak. Its more like a full-sized bike in terms of feel and ability. And not really a "commuter bike" like the C-line. The electric C-line is a "slightly longer commuter's great friend." The size of the eC makes it great for multi-modal journeys. That's not to say its not an adventure bike, but you'd find the wheel size a bit constraining for the harder journeys (yes, others have done some narly stuff, but its nor as meant for the rougher bits as the eG). The electrics on both are similar-enough for most folks, but you might find the eG a bit more usable depending on how you pedal. The weight of the eC is nice... that's not to say that the eG is heavy, but comparing the both, its nice to not have to swing as much in one arm (if you keep the battery attached after folding).
r/Brompton · Electric G-Line vs C-Line For paved rides and the lightweight, the eC would feel solid. If you think you’d venture the packed dirt trails for more than half the rides, go with the eG instead.
r/Brompton · Electric G line When I test rode it here in the USA, level 1 showed me 32-35mi of range with a 100% battery, level 2 at 30mi https://flic.kr/p/2rtCYtk, and 23mi of range with level 3 https://flic.kr/p/2rtHi3f. I’m around 150lbs, and it was a great set of weather conditions. That should help you get a feel for how things work for you.
r/Brompton · NBD: T-Line Electric Well dang, and congrats. Legit answered thoughts I’ve had about the eT-line. The ability to be a bit faster than the eG is notable as that was an issue I thought about in my short time with it. Might have more questions later, but going to just 👏🏾 this write up and smile at what I think is a (high end and pricey) win for a few Brompton owners.
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Plenty_Phrase9252 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric G-Line vs C-Line If you don't carry it often, a larger wheel diameter is definitely preferable. For carrying it on public transport, Line C is more suitable.
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Deviantdefective 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric G line vs C Line: Comfort? G line is substantially more comfortable than a normal Brompton bigger wheels wider tyres and wider handlebars all add to this, however it's big and a hassle to lug about. I used one for a week on a train and I was glad to have my C line back afterwards. If you just need to fold it at work and at home not faff around with stairs and lifting it places it's great.
r/Brompton · A second-hand G-Line Electric? It's got fairly low mileage OP just be aware if anything goes wrong you've no warranty and Brompton electric parts are expensive and that's before labour costs as everything is proprietary you can't just fit them yourself.
r/Brompton · Folding the new electric green Brompton G line Same hinges same fold just a bit heavier with the electric version due to motor etc...
r/Brompton · G Line for touring Shouldn't be that bad at all.
r/Brompton · A second-hand G-Line Electric? Brompton won't be replacing the whole frame except he headtube
r/Brompton · My new Electric G-Line - a couple issues There should be zero reason the rear wheel is losing traction it only puts out 24nm of torque I have a mid drive emtb that puts out a 100nm of torque and that doesn't even break traction so something very odd is going on there.
r/Brompton · Electric C-Line, Electric P-Line or Electric G-Line? You really needn't worry about the number of gears with an electric bike as it's going to be doing a lot of the work for you anyway.
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EvangelicRope6 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · My new G-Line Electric is great... but... Not faulty (he says with gusto) From my experience, this is yes partly because it’s a heavy bike. And definitely feels sluggish. And a huge amount of it is psychological. You go from a light walking amount of effort to 150-200 W quite quickly well 250 to keep up with the motor I upgraded my Brompton to electric. I have learnt to stick it at the assist cut off point because now suddenly it feels heavy, not dissimilar to your explanation
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Destiny7655 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric G line vs C Line: Comfort? I love my G Line but it’s basically a folding bike that doesn’t feel like it is one and that fits well in a car boot. The use case I basically see it as (and why I bought it) is being able to ride mixed terrain stuff and not have to fit a car rack on my car, which means I’m more likely to actually do it.
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mnemonicj 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · What broke in 10 months of normal daily use... Trying to get the refund 🤦 My Brompton G Line electric which I bought less than a month ago had one of the buttons on the detachable pedal fall off and I could no longer remove it. Completely unacceptable for an item with that price tag.
r/Brompton · One month with the G line electric No, the only interference i notice now that you mention it is that when the bike is folded, the pedal can hit the kickstand i installed. It’s so unnoticeable though that i hadn’t even realized or cared about it
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Realistic-Ad2671 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Just recieved my Brompton G Line Electric...peoples thoughts? Mate I’ve just got mine and have to agree with most of what you said. Mine is the large too and in the trail dust white (lovely champagne like colour). It is a silly expensive bike but it does feel worth the money to me, this is honestly the most comfortable and fun to ride bike I’ve ridden in a long time. The battery assist is great as you mentioned and the size is big but manageable and for what I need is perfect. The luggage thing is my bigger peeve it’s proper annoying they haven’t realised anything decent. They have teased the 18l electric luggage which they offered me in store but it’s £170 and it looks shite. Why are they not offering waterproof 20+L capacity with some shoulder straps. I want to put everything on the front with the battery, unclick it throw it over my shoulder, fold the bike and go. This is a huge oversight. If they don’t sort, a third party will. Also I had a thought, when they release the luggage frame for the electric g line all bags that previously strapped into the electric frame actually will be compatible. The battery is similar form factor to previous it’s just the actual front mounting block that differs. As a bigger lad I don’t find it difficult to pick up and move. Rolling it is super easy too. People moaning about it being heavy aren’t the people that it’s aimed at. I live in a tiny flat and commute 45km a day. I wanted something that is easy to store at home (tick) something that doesn’t kill my back from an agro racing position (tick) something that I can have fun on, take travelling, give an assist so don’t need to waste all my energy getting to and from work (tick,tick, tick) I’m not doing multi modal transport, but I would happily take this on a train. You can happily take this up two flights of stairs if you’re physically active. I’ve done the commute run and I’ve done a couple errands, so far I’m beaming and very happy with the purchase. I feel I’m it’s perfect use case, works for me anyway. The other things I can hold out for.
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edtse88 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · G Line for touring The issue is that the electric is even more limited with just 4 gears with the derailleur setup
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TripleGGG4111 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Is now a bad time to buy an electric C line? Highly Doubtful … battery used is already identical between both (so G borrows from C/P electrics) … and rear wheel of G is larger so allows for different internal hub motor + external gearing only—4-speed. G electric design seems limited for gearing options where the C/P electrics don’t have that problem With the electric motor being in the front of the bike. The rear can be focused on gearing options on the C/P. The G line electric seems to be restricted to external only. Hope they add more in the future 4 just too few for my needs. Love my c-12 electric!
r/Brompton · G line electric real world test Gorgeous! Yes, the black is spectacular … the paint job they do on the G’s is textured and quite beautiful, seems more durable. Would be a hard choice for me between the green and the black. I just bought a Tern Vektron p10 electric folder to compliment my Brompton eC-12 (black lacquer) and since Tern use Bosch motors one has more charger options. Bought it for cargo runs to replace a Lectric XP 3.0. But might be good for longer rides due to faster charging you mentioned 🤔. 3 options, 2/4/6 Amp versions. Ships w/4a … considering the 2a actually for portability.
r/Brompton · Folding the new electric green Brompton G line Good to ask … some videos better than other, some really poorly done. After it’s folded, the best is yet to come … just fully extend the seat and effortlessly push it along! Put the front bag back on the bike too. Just push down on the rear of the seat to pop tiny wheelies to get over obstructions like thresholds. Or to turn more sharply. If it unfolds, rare for me, just gently lift the outer wheel to place the hook back onto the frame, it’s easy. This is one of the best things about the bike, and it’s *rarely* shown in folding videos. Also … the seat 1/2 way down locks the fold … this is nice to lock when getting on/off a train. https://imgur.com/a/x9pf7bd Then set down and extend the seat and push down the aisle to your seat out down the platform. https://imgur.com/a/RUxleAs Here’s my fav demo of the feature … brief … shown at the end. From my fav YouTuber Lady Brompton: https://youtu.be/GVg1nzBabxc
r/Brompton · Which Brompton(s) Dual chainring would be a must! I don’t thing it has the low gearing (meh 4-speed) assist or battery life for such a long 1 way ride. It’s worth looking at the gearing comparison chart to see where the 4-speed, your current 6-speed, 8-speed Alpine, and 12-speed sit. These are gear ranges without assist, but it still gives a good baseline for what climbing will feel like if you need to ride without the motor: [https://bromptonbikesdealers.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#8d000001EcDQ/a/Tu000001bSXp/uvAtSnyWUSa9EiXnYWAHQtTmx6wSpoGl0Y3UpHmXA7Q](https://bromptonbikesdealers.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#8d000001EcDQ/a/Tu000001bSXp/uvAtSnyWUSa9EiXnYWAHQtTmx6wSpoGl0Y3UpHmXA7Q) I think the main issue is the lack of low gearing, especially in situations where the motor or battery fails or you run out of charge. You need to be sure you could still get back in that scenario. That’s why I’d want a dual chainring on the G — just to have access to lower gears if needed. Something like this, where lower gears were added to a 6-speed C: [https://youtu.be/5dbbAuFa60s?si=oVp46\_t9pAsV3e0s](https://youtu.be/5dbbAuFa60s?si=oVp46_t9pAsV3e0s)
r/Brompton · Which Brompton(s) I don’t thing it has the low gearing, assist or battery life for such a long 1 way ride. It’s worth looking at the gearing comparison chart to see where the 4-speed, your current 6-speed, 8-speed Alpine, and 12-speed sit. These are gear ranges without assist, but it still gives a good baseline for what climbing will feel like if you need to ride without the motor: [https://bromptonbikesdealers.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#8d000001EcDQ/a/Tu000001bSXp/uvAtSnyWUSa9EiXnYWAHQtTmx6wSpoGl0Y3UpHmXA7Q](https://bromptonbikesdealers.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/#8d000001EcDQ/a/Tu000001bSXp/uvAtSnyWUSa9EiXnYWAHQtTmx6wSpoGl0Y3UpHmXA7Q)
r/Brompton · Is now a bad time to buy an electric C line? I would assume the C – LINE, which is based on the same electric platform that’s been shipping and improving since 2018 is mature technology and likely more reliable than the new motor technology they put in the G – LINE. Both bikes use the same battery, the Greenway battery, a slight upgrade from the BMZ (look identical). I think the size of the C LINE would be much more conducive for the tube … the smaller size. I have a new 12 speed electric, but for seven months I had the 4 speed electric, but found I really needed the extra gears for hills, so I exchanged for the 12. Over time the G LINE will add more gearing options I’m sure, but for today it’s only 4 gears. The Greenway battery charger tiny, only the size of a deck of cards, and it’s only $49 for a second one so get one either way. It’s just great to have a charger with you, it gives you more trip options, you can easily top up for 30 minutes and get 4 to 6 more miles.
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Cyrusgrater 🇬🇧🇩🇪
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r/Brompton · Electric G line These distances are about right. The most I have got out of mine is 40miles, and I was mainly riding assist #2 and going to #3 when I wanted more speed. Near the end of my journey I would drop down to #1 just so that I dont run out of power. All of this is along English country roads with easy hills. Pedalling on no power is not nice due to the gearing in the hub motor, as it gives some resistance. My experience is that assist #1 is necessary to just ride the bike. You also have a top end to your speed with pedalling (unless you are going down a steep hill). I am considering a 2nd battery so that I can travel further whist camping.
r/Brompton · My new Electric G-Line - a couple issues 1. Sometimes I do get a little kick from the motor if I have been agressive with my speed downhill, heavy braking and then pulling away fast, but nothing like you explain. There may be an issue with the speed controller or sensors. 2. If the front light is on then the rear should be as well. May need to check the cabling or rear light unit. 3. Folding is a little heavier so you have to get the swing right, but overall I find the unfolding and tightening of the clasps easier than my cline. The disc brakes on the gline are pretty powerful so my rear wheel does skid if I am not careful.
r/Brompton · G Line vs G Line Electric - Erfahrungen? Ich habe mich für das elektrische G-Line entschieden, weil ich längere Strecken zurücklegen wollte, ohne ins Schwitzen zu geraten. Der Nachteil ist, dass die Reichweite pro Akkuladung auf 64 Kilometer begrenzt ist und man außerdem die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung für die Tretunterstützung (in Großbritannien 28 km/h) einhalten muss. Für den Arbeitsweg und gemütliche Radtouren ist das in Ordnung, aber auf der Landstraße fühlt es sich etwas langsam an. Zusätzlich habe ich mir ein C-Line mit 12 Gängen zugelegt, falls ich mal ein leichteres und kompakteres Fahrrad brauche.
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Icy_Mud_1034 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric G line Last commute was 54 km, set at lvl 2 and battery empty 1km too early. It is hilly though.
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thetrickstergib 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · My new G-Line Electric is great... but... Same feeling here too. I was faster on my old fold up. My hot take. If anything I actually feel these speed limited assisted bikes are dangerous. As you pull away at traffic lights and then get pulled back, causing cars to slow down behind you. With my old bike at least I could get up to 30kph+. This feels like cycling through syrup past 26kph. Don’t get me wrong, my commute I’m no longer a hot sweaty mess, so that is one of the things that I wanted. But the other, was to get to work a little quicker. This is slower.
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AltruisticCover3005 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Advice on Brompton G Line Electric for Mixed Commuting Needs No. I can lease the bike for good conditions over my employer and might buy it after two years if I lime it. So basically with two year rates and a final purchase price I will pay less than 70% of the regular purchase price AND most of it in form of interest free rates instead of paying everything up-front. I will certainly NOT pay more for additional wheels and shifters. All I want to know is how well the bike operates as a normal bike while the battery pack remains at home.
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Classic-Play3786 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · G Line for touring This range is for the 8 speed non-electric with 54T but you’re right of course! I was only mentioning the low end because the top end is still fine according to me on the electric with a 44T and factory sprockets : about 35 km/h at 90 rpm which is roughly what I get on my Koga on 7th speed. I only use the 8th downhill and could live without it. The low end however is difficult for me to assess as I don’t know what to expect from the motor, that the main question in fact.
r/Brompton · G Line for touring Indeed and during my test today (flat only unfortunately) I had the feeling the bike had pretty long gears: I was easily around 21 km/h on the 1st gear. Maybe it’s the right tuning given the motor assistance but I’m a bit skeptical
r/Brompton · G Line for touring I didn’t know about the sprockets change! The stock ones are 11-13-15-18 and with 44T we can reach 34 km/h at 90 rpm according to gear calculator.
r/Brompton · G Line for touring Just tested it today, unfortunately no hills around, and I don’t think I felt any significant drag without assistance, would need to try simultaneously the manual version to be sure
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4-micyclele 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · G Line for touring The G Series is wonderful. Very comfortable ride. Handles very well on pavement and dirt trails. Folds up into a tidy, but a bit awkward, bundle. I was close to buying the regular version, but opted for the electric model for $1450 more. I changed the chainring to 45 teeth, and will install 11 15. 18. 21 teeth cogs on the back to provide better low range for climbing steep hills. Max speed is under 20 mph, but that’s fast enough for me. It does not go well on a steep rough trail. It is very heavy to push up a slope. It does not have walk assist function. Otherwise, I love this bike and look forward to riding it on many new adventures! Our local REI has an orange version sitting neglected and un appreciated by staff. Not sure if this is typical, but if you are interested in test riding one, check out REI.
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Wrong_Buyer_1079 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · G-Line electric queries I have the electric G line. It is heavy. That should be taken into consideration if you have to take it up and down stairs. If you have luggage, you have to take that luggage off to fold it. You can leave the battery bag on the front, but it wants to fall over with all the weight on one side like that. I commute with the front "essentials" bag that comes with the bike. I also have the Vincita Nash bag to carry my lunch and a change of clothes. When I get on the train, I'm carrying two bags and a bike. I love riding the bike, but its not perfect. I have the large brompton front battery bag, but it doesn't really hold a lot. I may try the borough bag later.
r/Brompton · Electric G-Line Transportmaxxing I just got the electric g-line. If you buy it now, it comes with the large electric bag for the front - but that doesn't hold much. I think the electric basket bag would hold a little more. You could also look into bags that go on the rear rack, but they prevent folding the bike.
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Wide-Weight-9588 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric G-Line vs C-Line In the end both bikes are too expensive too choose blind. We can share our experiences but everyone is different. Make an effort to try both out. I wouldn’t buy blind. I have had a c line also for 2 years. Loved it (non electric). 2 speed. Was very fast. I found it too heavy also back then. Now the G is even heavier but the ride is so much more comfortable and natural. I also carry my G in my car. The C i took mostly on the train. I wouldn’t buy the G if i had the take it every day on the train.
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A-W1-2 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric G-Line vs C-Line They are both allowed to go the same top speed I got the 2021 H6R with a Swytch kit, Lifting the bike in/out of my Mirage is doable at 74 yrs. If I had the money I'd buy a van with a hydraulic lift and a "G" line
r/Brompton · Electric G line Couldn't you just ride it with power off, until you come to a hill or face high head winds with assist level one; maybe you can get a few days out of one charge.
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lentinj 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Tern Vektron S10 (Gen 3) vs Brompton Electric (2020) impressions The Vectron has buckets of power for hills, and we've only got the Q9. The S10 is pointlessly overpowered in Europe. Getting it on trains isn't as bad as I feared to be honest. It fits on the luggage racks we've tried, and between seats. Some of the videos on folding suggest using the cargo bungee to hold the bike together, which really helps. As you say though, as well as being generally bigger everything is exposed, making the process more fiddly. The C-line is vastly easier of course, but I'm not convinced the G-line would be much easier. Getting the Brompton luggage block was really worth it, given our back-catalogue of Brompton bags. We use that far more than the back rack. Having a separate battery bag would have been annoying. It's real Achilles heel is the derailleur, which is barely off the ground and has hardly clearance with the Baloon tires in first gear. I've seen suggestion of a replacement derailleur that's a bit more compact, but not looked into it properly. Whether a G-Line electric would have been a better choice I dunno, but it wasn't available at the time. I was a bit wary given how many problems the C-line electrics initially had tho'. Felt like there was safety going for a bike with ~standard Bosch parts.
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Khendras 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Doubt about new G Line electric Thank you very much for your comments. I have an electric mountain bike, it has 15 speeds, and the nice thing about that bike is you can turn off the electric part and activate it when you really need it. The bike has cost a fraction of the price of the G Line and I am happy with it. The point is that you think about buying a Brompton for quality and warranty, and also because it’s a compact bike that you can fold up and take anywhere. What I expect from a G Line is an experience similar to my mountain bike, saving distances, that is, the electric part must be an option that I activate when I need it. What discourages me from considering the purchase, is precisely that it has only 4 gears, and I think it is very scarce for the variety of terrain in which they are supposed to drive the bike. That forces to have the electric part always running, and for me this is not an advantage but a problem. There are parts of the trip that you can do that don’t need electrical assistance at all, or you might want to save that assistance for a more difficult part of the trip. In short, I consider the activation of the electrical part to be an option and not an obligation. That makes the G Line electric not seem to me complete only with 4 gears, since it seems that the electric part on this bike is mandatory. Right now it is a bike model that is not valid for the types of terrain I have at my disposal. Thank you very much!
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lazyrider29 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Is now a bad time to buy an electric C line? I ordered an electric C-Line in June in the UK assuming i’d get the new greenway battery that comes on the G-Line, but it came with the BMZ battery. Bit disappointing, but the BMZ has usb phone charging and the greenway doesn’t. I could still upgrade to a greenway later if needed. The C-Line electric is heavy enough already, the G-Line must be a beast. I tested a standard G-Line and it was massive when folded compared to the C-Line. That was the main reason i went for a C-Line and when i tested it I was surprised that the weight of the battery and motor combo on the front helped with stability over the standard C-Line. The C-Line 12 speed also has more gears than the G-Line. I bought electric because there are massive hills where i live, but in London I’d probably be tempted to go for a standard C-Line. But so far I’m happy with the C-Line electric, as long as it lasts, but that remains to be seen
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Rodzeus 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton G-line Wish list and Improvements? How is this holding up? The handlebar sitting so far away from the rest of the bike is driving me nuts! I'm hoping to figure out how I can get one of these if it's still working well =) Thanks.
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StuartsProject 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton G-line Wish list and Improvements? You can space the small seat post wheels out by around 15mm using stand offs and a longer bolt, which does help. Move the wheel out too much and your going to clip it with your shoes when cycling. However, I think the main issue causing the rolling instability is because the bars and stem don't come in close enough and their weight pulls the bike over.
r/Brompton · Brompton G-line Wish list and Improvements? The way the handlebars fold so far out has a couple of very obvious issues; 1. The folded width is a lot higher than it ought to be. 2. Together with the seat post roller wheels being very close together and the steering column and bars being so far out, in roller mode the G-Line is quite unstable and can easily tip over, which needs fixing. Other issues. 1. One day I will get the fold right so that the rear mudguard flap does not scrape along the floor so much. 2. The amount of ground clearance of the rear rack when folded is way to small. At least there should be an option of bigger wheels. 3. Extendable easy wheel option essential. 4. Front hydraulic brake cable catches on the hinge clamp often, will the cable survive long term ?
r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... I have a DIY conversion of an M3 that in bare bones setup came in at 12Kg, with a 5Ahr battery which is fine for my local trips. In full setup mode, with mudguards, rear rack, omni wheels, marathon plus tyres, toolkit, tube and battery lights, its just over 14Kg. On my setup the battery stays in place on the front carrier block when folded, which is super convenient for rolling around shops etc. Whilst I very much like the idea of the G line with larger wheels and better handling, I am not sure I would want to cope with the hassle of removing the battery bag every time you want to fold it.
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phil_nowt 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton G-line Wish list and Improvements? Roller rack issues i have seen as well, the larger wheels is only on the furthest wheels, the ones nearer to the seat post are a smaller size. Am about to purchase the rear wheels to replace the ones nearer to the seat post with the larger ones. Although not sure on if they really fit, assume should be ok .... The fold on the handlebars i agree is worth adjusting for, have fitted the eerder metal parts to bring that fold in! Makes a huge difference to folding and putting the bike into the train spaces as well. The love hate relationship is there with the ergon grips, the number of times they seem to catch on something and cause an issue!!!
r/Brompton · Brompton G-line Wish list and Improvements? This is my thought, the two different size of wheels seems to angle the rack at a way which makes it ground out. Hoping that equal wheel size might mitigate that action. Plus be good to keep the original look with the rear wheels in the same place. eeder metal products for sure tick the boxes, super impressed with the handlebar fold adjust. Just the scary part of taking a dremel to the bike ....
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HaziHasi 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Would you buy a Brompton G Line Electric? if you dont need its small folding size, there's no need to pay for one. other bifold e-bike offers cheaper price and likely lighter too with better range with cassette derailleur drivetrain.
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andymatthewslondon 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... I really like it. It feels more natural and less agricultural than other e bikes I’ve tried. I have a ridgeback errand also which is a bit more aggressive. This feels much more progressive and more of a natural riding feel to it. It feels more like riding with a tailwind than having the bike do the work for you. It does like hills and really kick in when you drop it down a bit and spin. It’s also a hoot off-road! A lot of the time I’ve gone past the maximum speed and it’s not kicking in so the slower speeds off road make it much more noticeable. I also go everywhere full gas all the time so charge it regularly!
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Raysito22 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... If you don't carry some momentum, sure, as is the case with any non mid-motor electric bike as far as I know. But we've got to be talking about really steep hills. I wouldn't worry about the motors torque to get you through though. Felt plenty to me. I've ridden a few Shimano mid motor 65NM e-bikes, and this didn't feel too bad in comparison. The power curve did seem very abrupt, both accelerating and on cutdown. Worst par for me is the lag, if you go into a hill with the motor disconnected you might as well stall whilst waiting for it to help you. It's not unlike what we already knew from the other electric Brompton though.
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mmmmpisghetti 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... That is a small battery by the standards of what's being made now. Wow, hope they upgrade it!
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Lightertecha 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... C Line 6 speed £1,500 C Line Electric 6 speed £3,000 G Line £2,500 G Line Electric £3,500 The G Line Electric is "only" £1,000 more than the manual G Line, but the The C Line Electric is £1,500 more than the manual C Line. I wonder if the G Line Electric is priced to compete with the Tern Vektron (9 speed version is also £3,500)? Although they are quite bit a bit different they are both electric folding bikes with 20 inch wheels.
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Laureling2 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... Yeah and a rear rack which is indispensable, for me.
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Jake94B 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... I've put a pre order down for the electric g line, don't see the 16.1kg weight being a issue at all in terms of carrying it around stations and such, would be cool if we could potentially see a motor upgrade but due to the ebike laws unless you get your hands on a usa version later down the line it's going to be locked at 15.5mph, but saying that it would shift the weight of the bike up to speed quite quickly I would imagine, can't wait to get mine!
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pareto_optimal99 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · G Line for touring Interesting. I wonder why they did that. There are after market hubs that fit 7 or 8 speed clusters in 135 OLD.
r/Brompton · A second-hand G-Line Electric? Wasn’t there a hinge recall? You want to check if it had the service. I would check for signs of a collision. Typically, on a regular bike, you check crumpling behind the head tube. On a Brompton I would also check around the center clamp. Another thing I checked on ordinary bikes is rear triangle alignment. You do this with a string to connecting the rear axle around the head tube back to the other side of the rear wheel measuring the distance from the seat post to the string. Lots of videos from a web search on how to do this. As for the battery and motor, I’m sure someone else will be able to contribute something.
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Dinos_12345 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · One month with the G line electric The point of the brompton is to not lock it up. Do you fold it and lock it?
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Awkward_Insurance377 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric G line vs C Line: Comfort? I tried the G line, and to be honest it just felt like a Dahon to me, and seemed clunkier fold wise, not to mention heavier. I love my C line electric, and though I am not riding in London right now, to me it seems like a better London bike than the G.
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mr__proper 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · A second-hand G-Line Electric? According to Brompton, the rider can weigh up to 130 kg. Plus luggage.
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firewire_9000 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · One month with the G line electric It’s not really aftermarket since the 44t chainring is made and sold by Brompton directly. A lot of oficial Brompton dealers offer this modification and it doesn’t void the warranty. It’s extremely easy to do by yourself but you’ll need some special tools. If you’re not a home mechanic you’ll probably only use them once so maybe it’s better if you pay the shop mechanics to do it.
r/Brompton · Electric G line vs C Line: Comfort? The only small issue I’ve had with my G Line Electric is that, since the handlebar is wider than on other Bromptons, it can sometimes be a bit tricky to get through stopped traffic.
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GBAGamer33 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · One month with the G line electric Oh for sure. The issue with an elevator is that it's cramped and it's a lot of bumping your shins on pedals and things like that. I like the idea of not worrying about that as much.
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parisien_9 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · One month with the G line electric Exactly my thought. I don’t currently own a bike, but I’m looking to improve my commute (5.6 miles) and I’m torn between electric and non-electric. I need to wear a suit at work, I can leave it in the office and change, but there are no showers, so that’s a factor too. I also prefer the look of the standard G, I’m not a fan of the front bag, and it feels simpler to never have to worry about charging a battery. I was looking at swapping the chainring, since that apparently makes a big difference in how much effort you need to pedal. I also looked into conversion kits but haven’t found anything solid yet.
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blinkingcyclops 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric G-Line vs C-Line Thank you! That’s my fear, I felt the same way riding the G, it felt like a regular bike and an immediately enjoyable ride.
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Commanderbrot 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Which one G Line Or T Line??? I‘d say these are different bikes for different purposes: A virtually big bike for touring that you can place in the trunk and can be taken on the train and a lightweight commuter bike. I personally would go without electric on both of these but if you have the money, why not have both.
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mistergrumbles 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton Electric G Line – First 35 km Ride Ugh. That range is awful. If I pick one of these bikes up, I'd probably get a second battery and throw that on the rear rack.
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the-original-fatmac 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Justify the electric G line to me Sounds like you're outgrowing your regular bikes, so, I'd go for the electric G-Line; for you pleasure riding. pared with your M6L for your commutes. Electric assist in the hot weather will help keep you from sweating too much.
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Risko4 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric G line Roughly 38km for me on level 3
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DumplingsEverywhere 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Test-Ride Electric G-Line in SF East Bay, California? Thanks for your reply and impressions. I ended up buying a Vektron since there was a great deal on Upway for a used Gen 3 S10. Rode some 9 miles on the Vektron today, verdict's still out on how I feel about it. I test rode the acoustic G-Line last year and it was one of the most comfortable bikes I've ever ridden. Sublime really. The Vektron is nice, but so far not dramatically more stable than my electric C-line is (of course it rolls over bumps much more smoothly). I was also a bit surprised to find the weight distributions isn't as centered as I expected for a mid drive, perhaps because the vektron's rear end is so overbuilt. My C-line electric feels better balanced. I have other bi-folds before so I knew the fold wasn't going to be as elegant as the Brompton, and Tern does some things better than most, but yeah in person the G-line is in a different league of neatness. I probably wouldn't want to take the G-line onto a packed rush-hour subway (I'm in NYC), but it' would be doable. On the vektron it feels like more of a "only if I have no other choice" situation. Still, I probably can't justify the 5K+tax for the G-Line electric, especially since I can't even use my two first-gen C-Line batteries on it, sighs. The Bosch motor is very nice too.
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CalvinFold 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Test-Ride Electric G-Line in SF East Bay, California? It will depend on what your comfortable setup is unfolded. I've found the comfortable unfolded setting for both myself and my wife both put the handlebars in the way of the fold. Best advice: find a dealer and try it out. I simply don't fold in on the local subway (BART), but the trains are not crowded enough to require it when using the train and it's still a bit smaller than a normal bike overall even when unfolded. I'm also losing enthusiasm for the G-Line as I look into lower-cost alternatives in the micro-mobility market. My old NYCeWheels-kitted 2012 Brompton has a replacement battery now (though heavier than I wanted) so getting the G-Line is less pressing.
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chillmaseur 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric C-Line, Electric P-Line or Electric G-Line? I've been riding the G Line Electric since November. The reason for choosing it was that I also want to ride on gravel, among other things. That's why I went with 20" tires. I'm very satisfied and happy with it. I'm looking forward to riding longer distances in the summer. Last week I rode it in the snow for the first time, and it went very well too.
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DracoTiger 🇬🇧
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r/foldingbikes · New/Returning bike user and looking into a folding electric bike I actually recently tried the Brompton Electric G-Line which had 4-speed. It's nice but way too pricey at almost $5000 and only 4 gears is not enough. I've yet to try the other Brompton Bikes that are 6 or 12 but I've heard the "gears" function differently than usual bikes with multiple gears.
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vvortex3 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Which Brompton(s) I suppose there's two situations I'd be in, one where the bike is laden with camping gear and I'm going uphill, the other where I have to climb to reach a distant trailhead . That was my thinking with the G line electric option. Not so much to avoid climbing at all, but to avoid climbing unassisted with heavy camping gear and to reach a 20mi trailhead that almost always invovle climbing here. I wonder how much climb I could get with the G line electric assist at these destinations.
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dominador 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton Electric G Line – First 35 km Ride I've had my G Line Electric for about 2 weeks now with no range issues. Don't know if this has been stated here yet, but the Brompton dealership I purchased from said that the G Line battery 'learns' how you use it and extends the range after about a month of usage. I haven't tested this yet, but I'd be interested to see if anyone else gets a range boost.
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El_JimBob_ 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton Electric G Line – First 35 km Ride Firstly, thanks for actually doing a real world test. It’s made me really consider just buying a G Line (Non electric) and building up fitness and power in the legs. I think that range (battery range) will improve slightly over time but it is a tad disappointing off the bat. Please can you do a 1 month & 3 months update?
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Ro-54 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton Electric G Line – First 35 km Ride The range sounds really low. nice bike
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Brompton-PE 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton Electric G Line – First 35 km Ride 20 KMs seems way too short. On assist level 3 my P Line always manages 30-35 KMs while the motor has the same power output and the batt is smaller (BMZ). On assist 2 it ranges between 45 - 50 KMs. The G line is heavier and the G One tyres have high rolling resistance but I can't imagine the toll for that is this high. The bike being brand new and the batt maybe on its first charge could have something to do with it?
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mickymangos 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton Electric G Line – First 35 km Ride Sorry another post if your journey is 35km drop it down to 2 power setting then you might make it all the way, but I'm sure it's range will increase once you've conditioned the battery by charging and un charging a few times.
r/Brompton · Brompton Electric G Line – First 35 km Ride Lovely traildust white colour, I'm sure battery life will get better after a few chargers unless you weight over 30stone. Enjoy you've made the right choice in colour and bike
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JeremyFromKenosha 🇬🇧
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r/ebikes · Thinking of switching from a Lectric XP Lite 2.0 to a Brompton Electric (P Line vs G Line) I had a Brompton C and I still have my original XP Lite. Here are my comments. >It’s been solid for the price, but I’m running into a few issues and I can't discern its because I don't have much experience with ebikes: >Wobbly handling, especially at low speeds or around tight turns You might want to have your assembly and the bike in general checked at the local bike shop. Be ready to pay a small fee for this. Sometimes they come with the steering stem installed backwards. If you decide to sell it, you'll be able to say it's been tuned up by a pro. >Hard to feel stable or intuitive when slowing down — **brakes feel far**, and assist isn’t always smooth If assembly is right, this sounds like a skill level thing. Maybe the brake cables need to be tightened up after their initial stretching... >Heavy and awkward to move around (I’m in a city, so portability matters) Yes, for a "Lite" eBike, they're still on the heavy side at around 50 lbs. Most folding eBikes are more like 65+ lbs though. They're not for lifting too often... > **What I want to know is:** >How does a Brompton ride compared to a Lectric in terms of comfort and control? My Brompton was a bit more comfortable than my XP Lite, despite having smaller, narrower tires. I think the frame, handle post and seat posts all had some flex that smoothed out the ride a bit. As for control, it was excellent, but steering was a bit twitchy. I got used to it quickly, but I've been riding bikes my whole life; it might take you longer. >Do the 16” wheels on the P Line feel twitchy or do you adapt quickly? Yes and yes. ;-) >Is the assist smooth and responsive, especially from a stop? I can't help here, as I had a regular one not electric. >Would the G Line be better for someone who values stability and confidence over compactness? Yes, if you can afford it! However, you'd get used to the smaller wheels and come to enjoy the compactness and lightness of the C or P line, in a city. (unless your roads are awful) * If you’ve switched from a heavier e-bike (like Lectric, Rad, etc.) to a Brompton, was it night-and-day better, or just different? I have a couple of folding bikes, a couple of heavier eBikes and another folding eBike. They all have different character, but for something that needs to be loaded/unloaded often, lightness and compactness are king!
r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... Any perceived drag was probably from the Alfine 8 hub, combined with the lower pressure tires. I understand the Alfine 8 is not as efficient as the Sturmey-Archer 3. Alfine 8 & 11 suffer a 5-10% loss in efficiency, compared to chain & derailleur, FYI. I'm not sure what the figure is on the SA 3-spd.
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Flat-Ad-7854 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Electric Brompton as my "company car" I did try the g and I didn’t like how it felt. My husband is looking at it though.
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s264264264 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Display with Controls in New Brompton G Line Electric Is the quality issue that the one of the sides of the controller (in my case, the bottom which reduces the power level) is “mushy” and sometimes doesn’t react to a press, unless it’s pressed very hard? I just took delivery of a G-Line Electric here in the US, and am having this issue. Luckily it still mostly works, but for a $5,000 bike, definitely should be addressed as it’ll probably fail over time.
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Efficient-Cry-6320 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Doubt about new G Line electric You do not want to be riding an electric G line without any e-assist! I have tried
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highlandsadventurer 🇬🇧
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r/ebikes · I'm finding it quite difficult to find a bike for my use case You're right. I've been on a few test rides and I need to do more. The stores I've been to all point to the Brompton Electric G Line as the one for me.
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chrissyboyuk83 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton G-line Wish list and Improvements? Overall the g line is a wonderful bike. ItYs not the same as a standard Brompton. But, the benefits outweigh the slight differences. It's so nice to ride, and whilst yes it's bulkier it's still a very efficient folding bike, and still compact for the kind of ride and bike it is. I've seen some discussions that the reason it's not a belt drive is because belts don't do well being folded in such away over and over again. This may be misinformed but that seems to be the discussion on it. I've never had a belt drive bike. They seem cool but I'm not fussed about them really. Chains are at least super common and therefore easy to fix and replace. The disk brakes on a Brompton are a massive upgrade. For that alone I would recommend the g over a p line. It's just feels safer and like your more in Control.
r/Brompton · Brompton G-line Wish list and Improvements? Good to know I'm not the only one scraping the mudguard when unfolding. I'm getting better at it. It's being more aggressive and learning to lift higher when unfolding helps. It's a different knack from the original. I'm really hoping someone finds a way to make a easy wheel extender for the g line. Would be super helpful. But I am getting used to unfolding the bike and pushing it unfolding rather than relying on easy wheels so much. To the point I sometimes even take the bike unfolded onto the train if it's not busy and then fold it on the train. This generally is working well
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rickh59954 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Brompton G-line Wish list and Improvements? I don’t have a G-Line, but I’m thinking about getting one for next winter. My p-line 12 speed is great except in New York they throw out so much salt and grime in the winter it messes with the brakes and the derailer. My number one wish list is that they would have made it belt drive. I probably would have bought it already if it came standard. I’m not willing to cut the frame to have one installed I just wish they would have considered that.
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RalfWilliam-rbc-de 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Would you buy a Brompton G Line Electric? Electric G-Line is what I get - 15km to work / Most flat with one uphill 1km before reaching work -16km back due to a one way street without going legal the other way. At work indoor peaking / no folding needed At home 2nd floor - folding is needed as there is no basement or parking outside possible. Brompton because of the optional carry it at very bad weather in public transport. I get it in May as “jobrad” where my company does the leasing for 3 years and I pay around 24€ per month and after 3 years I can get a new or buy it for a much lower price
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suenosdarason71 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Would you buy a Brompton G Line Electric? Would not drop 3.5k on a 20” electric bike folding, or not; would go for a Bosch mid drive.
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Pretty-Present3207 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Would you buy a Brompton G Line Electric? Why would you look at a regular Brompton electric if the ride comfort is much better on the G line?
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mojoehand 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Would you buy a Brompton G Line Electric? IMO, there are better, less expensive ebikes, some that are foldable. Having said that, I'm getting a regular G-Line next month. Personally, I wouldn't buy the electric version.
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Narrow_Vegetable_42 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... So I followed my girlfriend to testride the G-Line, even though I wasn’t interested in buying one. Now it won’t go out of my head… here are my impressions and thoughts. **Weight**: Not as bad as expected. For the size of the bike, the difference to my 6 speed C-Line with dynamo lighting, it even feels unexpectedly „light“. **Brakes:** Equipped with TRP 2-piston hydraulic brakes, offering quality and easily available parts. Most likely uses Shimano-type pads, which are widely accessible and affordable. One test bike had a minor issue where the brake hose twisted when folding the bike, causing it to rub on the cranks—likely a setup issue, easily fixed by the dealer. No fault of Brompton's, just worth mentioning. **Wheels & Riding:** Wheels & Riding: Fantastic! The bike rolls smoothly over everything. Combined with the G-Line's longer, more stable geometry, it feels like a mountain bike. I instinctively rode up curbs, down small stairs, and played around—trackstanding felt effortless. The tubeless-compatible wheels are a bonus, though I forgot to ask if the rims were pre-taped. I come from mountainbiking, and the G-Line makes me want to do all the naughty stuff I do with mountainbikes! **Bike Fit (Sizes, Stack, Reach)**: The differences between S, M, and L sizes are smaller than expected. Each comes with different seat posts (short, extended, telescopic) and stem sizes, but they all have the same riser bars. I prefer a sportier position and might try a flat bar, though even that might feel high for long distances, considering my back issues. The bars are quite wide—about 60-64 cm. **Pedals**: Similar mechanism to the T-Line pedals but larger, with plastic teeth providing decent grip. I didn’t notice them while riding, which is a good sign—no slipping concerns. **Gearing**: 8-speed Alfine? I was certainly not the only one scratching my head. So let me present you my thoughts of why Brompton chose to do this: Reliability, ease of use (thankfully it has a Microshift trigger, and not a gripshi(f)t), offers the same range as a 6-speed (300%), cost-effective (best bang for buck). * „Why not an Alfine 11-speed?“ Lowest climbing gear is limited by the allowed input torque into the hubs internal gears, and the limit is the same on the 8s and 11s. So Brompton cannot use an 11s with a different Chainring/Cog combo to get lower gears - heavy or strong riders would simply destroy the hub’s internals. * „Why no derailleur?“ The electric apparently comes with Bromptons 4-speed, but these are much smaller in range. Standard derailleur systems with larger range would have ground clearance and folding issues. The frames are all the same, so non-electric G-Line has the tabs for the Brompton-derailleur. * „What about the Rohloff Speedhub?“ The speedhub allows for much higher input torque and thereby grants lower climbing gears compared to Shimano’s Alfine hubs. But the Speedhub comes with its own issues, starting with, * the price * minimum brake disc size of 160mm, but there seems to be plenty of room for adapting the G-Line’s brake to that * the necessary torque support. It looks like the G-Line has replaceable dropouts, so the neatest solution would be a custom Speedhub-compatible dropout („OEM“-style), or the large torque arm that connects to the frame via clamp. In both cases, it is unclear whether the frame is strong enough to take the forces. Will Brompton provide an official approval?
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Valiant-For-Truth 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... Not too bad. About what I was expecting. $3500 is still better than a car with potential payments or repair bills. Cheers! Can't wait to hear more about the G-lines as they officially release in the coming months
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atlbigfoot 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · I tried the G Line and... Your comment about the drag on the hub motor is interesting. I sent an email to brompton to find out if it was a Mahle hub. Seeing as you experienced a lot of drag it's probably a different hub. Mahle hubs are known for not dragging to badly and are very popular in Europe. The salsa confluence has a Malay 35 plus and supposedly it runs very smoothly with the power off.
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ucas98 🇬🇧
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r/Brompton · Which brompton do you think is more practical for me in the long run, the C line 12 speed or G line electric? SF / Bay = Hills. I’d go for an electric G Line (I have one in London, and love it). It also unlocks gravel routes, which the C Line might struggle with (plenty of fun ones around The Bay)!
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lebico 🇪🇸
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r/Brompton · Electric G line vs C Line: Comfort? Tengo ambas: una **Brompton Electric P Line** y una **Brompton Electric G Line**, así que las uso para cosas bastante distintas. La P (que comparte el mismo tamaño que la C Line) sigue siendo la mejor si tu prioridad es plegar constantemente, subir escaleras o combinar mucho con tren y metro. Es más ligera y mucho más cómoda de transportar. Pero la G juega en otra liga. La utilizo para rutas que mezclan asfalto, pistas de tierra, vías verdes y caminos. Me ha llevado por sitios por los que jamás me habría metido con la P. La estabilidad es simplemente espectacular; muchas veces olvidas que vas sobre una bicicleta plegable y da la sensación de ir en una bici convencional. ¿La pega? El peso. No es la bicicleta que quieres estar cargando varias veces al día. Si tu rutina consiste en plegarla continuamente, la C/P tiene más sentido. Desde que tengo la G hago rutas mucho más largas y disfruto mucho más de cada salida. Si te sirve de referencia, suelo compartir bastantes rutas y mi experiencia con ambas en Instagram: **@brompton.pov**. Creo que ahí se aprecia bastante bien para qué tipo de uso destaca cada una. 🚲
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Les utilisateurs Reddit trouvent le vélo compact une fois plié et assez facile à faire rouler, surtout avec des roulettes ou un élargisseur adaptés. Son poids devient cependant contraignant dans les escaliers, lors des correspondances ou lorsqu’il faut aussi porter des bagages.
Peut-on rouler sans assistance ?
Le consensus Reddit indique que cela reste possible, mais moins agréable qu’avec un vélo non électrique. La traînée du moteur, les pneus et l’étagement des quatre vitesses rendent l’effort plus sensible, et certains jugent aussi le comportement moins équilibré sans la batterie avant.
Les quatre vitesses sont-elles suffisantes ?
Les avis Reddit sont partagés, l’assistance compense souvent le faible nombre de rapports sur les trajets ordinaires. Pour les fortes côtes ou les terrains variés, plusieurs utilisateurs trouvent l’étagement trop limité et recommandent une transmission plus courte.
After renting a C-line Brompton for a couple of weeks and having my bike stolen in London previously, I knew that I wanted to get one. However, I found the London roads and wanting to adventure further afield were core limiting factors to the shakiness I found with the c-line. When I tried the G line electric I knew it was perfect for what I wanted. No sweaty commutes during the summer and still fits perfectly in the hallway. This thing is built like a beast and feels like a full sized bike whilst riding, and the power assist is so fun.
I have it insured, registered with the police, a location tracker installed and an angle grinder resistant lock. Regardless, it never leaves my side. In London, I would never leave it outside. You could take it into a shop rolling it, but it is heavy.