Brompton C3 vs L3

I'm sure its in the archives somewhere...
But C3 is 375 quid, and the L3 468 quid.

I note that the T's have many extras, but the only difference I see between
the others is the mudguards.

I know the C3 is seen as a false economy - but it is likely to get rather
light usage.

W K wrote:
I'm sure its in the archives somewhere...
But C3 is 375 quid, and the L3 468 quid.

I note that the T's have many extras, but the only difference I see between
the others is the mudguards.

It's the general quality of the componentry that you lose on with the C.
The L's is just basically better, and the extra cost of upgrading C
level bits to L is more than the price difference. Given that the stuff
on the L is hardly professional grade Campy it's not like you'd be going
over the odds even with light use. The only things you get extra with
the T are rear rack and dynamo, aside from that it's the same as the L.

Pete.
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On Fri, 2 Apr 2004 13:18:49 +0000 (UTC) someone who may be "W K"
wrote this:-

I'm sure its in the archives somewhere...
But C3 is 375 quid, and the L3 468 quid.

I note that the T's have many extras, but the only difference I see between
the others is the mudguards.

The brakes and tyres are different as well, plus several other
little things. The saddle may well be different as well, but these
are changeable.

I know the C3 is seen as a false economy - but it is likely to get rather
light usage.

If it really does get light usage in dry weather then it might be
worth not spending the extra. However, Bromptons tend to get a lot
of usage if the rider takes to them.


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