The new Brompton X CHPT3 has got some swagger

The new Brompton X CHPT3 has got some swagger

Collaboration with David Millar marries British engineering with Girona’s race heritage

The new Brompton X CHPT3 combines British engineering with Girona's race heritage

Brompton

Mildred Locke

Published: February 18, 2019 at 9:25 am
The new Brompton X CHPT3 combines British engineering with Girona's race heritage - Brompton
While it carries a bit more style than its siblings, it's undeniably recognisable as a Brompton - Brompton
The Fabric Scoop saddle features a Devesa print pattern, paying homage to Girona, the hometown of CHPT3 - Brompton
The stock Schwalbe One 35mm tan-wall tyres are bang on trend - Brompton
The S-type bars are finished with slim dual-texture kraton rubber grips from Fabric - Brompton
The X CHPT3 is the first Brompton to have machined hinges and seat clamps - Brompton

Brompton has announced its 2019 model of the Brompton X CHPT3. It comes from the brand’s collaboration with former pro-cyclist David Millar and is designed to appeal to weekend roadies who need a bit of encouragement to continue riding in urban settings during the week.

So, how do you make a Brompton appeal to a roadie?

While it carries a bit more style than its siblings, it's undeniably recognisable as a Brompton - Brompton

The new special edition Brompton X CHPT3 is the brand’s lightest model, a claimed 10.3kg, with a titanium rear frame and fork.

New features include a race-tuned rear suspension block designed by Millar himself, Schwalbe One 35mm tan-wall tyres, Fabric grips and Scoop saddle, and, for the first time on a Brompton, machined hinge and seat clamps.

According to Will Butler-Adams, Brompton CEO, the aim was “to encourage those who climb hills and cover distance at the weekend to keep riding during the week, with a performance bike that fits into the urban world in which so many of us live.”

Brompton X CHPT3 spec highlights

  • Frame: Steel and titanium
  • Handlebars: S-type (925mm)
  • Gearing: 6-speed
  • Saddle: Fabric Scoop with Devesa print
  • Tyres: Schwalbe One tan-wall 35mm
  • Folded dimensions: 565x585x270mm / 22.2x23x10.6in
  • Weight: 10.3kg

A perfect marriage

The Fabric Scoop saddle features a Devesa print pattern, paying homage to Girona, the hometown of CHPT3 - Brompton

David Millar says of the new bike: "CHPT3 is the perfect collaboration in the sense we bring out the best in each other: Brompton is British engineering at its very best, every bike is built to such incredible tolerances and designed to endure everyday life, with CHPT3 we bring our racing heritage and aesthetic to that solidity, we strip it back and bring it closer to the purity of a racing bike."

The Fabric Scoop saddle features what the brand calls a Devesa print, and is inspired by Girona, the hometown of CHPT3. “It’s truly a joy to ride,” says Millar, “I dare you not to smile when you ride it.”

There's no denying that it makes a great contender to race in the Brompton World Champs.

Brompton X CHPT3 pricing and availability

The X CHPT3 is the first Brompton to have machined hinges and seat clamps - Brompton

The Brompton X CHPT3 is available globally for £1,990 (international pricing TBC) and will have an initial production run of 1,000 models.

You can find out more and pre-order the Brompton X CHPT3 via the Brompton website.

Mildred Locke

Contributor

Mildred’s a utilitarian cyclist at heart, determined to do everything on two wheels, whether it’s shopping, commuting or moving house. She’s spent the past three years volunteering as a mechanic and workshop coordinator at the Bristol Bike Project, and now sits on its board of directors. Her expertise in bikes — and what people want out of them — comes from working in real-world bike shops and learning the ins and outs of the industry. At home on slicks and knobblies alike, Mildred’s ideal ride covers long distances through remote countryside, on mixed terrain that offers a bit of crunch. She’s easily won over by steel frames coupled with a 650B/plus-tyre combo, and is currently riding a Surly Bridge Club.
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