2008 Brompton M3L Folding Bicycle
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The New York City cyclist who owned this bike appreciated its versatility -- he could fold it up to take on the subway, or to store under his desk after riding to work. Folding bicycles had been produced for niche markets throughout the twentieth century, but new materials and manufacturing processes have made contemporary folding bikes lighter and more comfortable.
The New York City cyclist who owned this bike appreciated its versatility -- he could fold it up to take on the subway, or to store under his desk after riding to work. Folding bicycles had been produced for niche markets throughout the twentieth century, but new materials and manufacturing processes have made contemporary folding bikes lighter and more comfortable.
Artifact
Bicycle
Date Made
2007
Subject Date
2008
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
2011.104.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Aluminum alloy
Rubber (Material)
Powder coating
Chromium
Technique
Brazing
Color
Blue
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 24 in (approximate; when folded)
Height: 43 in (approximate; when unfolded)
Width: 12 in (approximate; when folded)
Width: 17 in (approximate; when unfolded)
Length: 26 in (approximate; when folded)
Length: 60 in (approximate; when unfolded)
Diameter: 16 in (Wheel Diameter)
Inscriptions
In black on pedal arms: BROMPTON On both sides of frame: BROMPTON / MADE IN ENGLAND / WWW.BROMPTONBICYCLE.CO.UK Decal on frame below seat: SERIAL NO. 0708074184 Stamped into frame: 243843 /bs 6102 / part 1 Impressed into pedals: K20410 On brake handles and several locations on bike: BROMPTON Printed in white on seat: SERFAS (copyright) Decal on frame below seat: NYCEWHEELS, ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION / 1603 YORK AVENUE / NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10028 / (212) 737-3078 WWW.NYCEWHEELS.COM On folding mount: BROMPTON / ZEFAL HPR On tires: SCHWALBE / MARATHON / 37-349 / 16 X 1 3/8
Specifications
Make & Model: 2008 Brompton M3L folding bicycle
Maker: Brompton Bicycle, London, England
Speeds: 3
Brakes: dual pivot caliper
Weight: 25 pounds
Price: about $1,000
Average 2008 wage: $41,335
Time you'd work to buy this bike: about 1 week
Height: 24 to 43 inches
Width: 12 to 17 inches
Length: 26 to 60 inches
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