{"id":12665,"date":"2024-09-17T10:35:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T10:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12665"},"modified":"2024-09-17T10:35:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T10:35:48","slug":"brompton-electric-g-line-review-stupid-amounts-of-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12665","title":{"rendered":"Brompton Electric G Line Review: Stupid Amounts of Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"lead-in-text-callout\">I just had<\/span> fun riding a Brompton. Actual, smile-inducing, adrenalin-fuelled fun, on a fold up bicycle. I\u2019ve ridden many Bromptons and find them to be ingeniously portable feats of commuter engineering, but never especially fun. But here I am, careering along muddy forest paths, flying up hills and bouncing over tree roots \u2026 on a Brompton.<\/p>\n<p>My grin comes courtesy of the new Brompton Electric G Line, the most radical redesign in the brand\u2019s 50 year history. It\u2019s still unmistakably a Brompton; it still folds to a third of its size, can be carried (just), and pushed around train stations and subways with ease. But instead of the usual asphalt-friendly, weight-saving 16-inch tires, the G Line has 20-inch cushy Schwalbe G-One tan wall tires. For all intents and purposes, it\u2019s a big wheel folding all-terrain gravel bike.<\/p>\n<div class=\"GenericCalloutWrapper-tojWn jWzQgV callout--has-top-border\" data-testid=\"GenericCallout\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A firstperson photograph of the handlebars on the Brompton GLine electric bicycle while on a trail.\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c10dc265cebf4b31c71a\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-handlebars---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c10dc265cebf4b31c71a\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-handlebars---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c10dc265cebf4b31c71a\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-handlebars---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c10dc265cebf4b31c71a\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-handlebars---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c10dc265cebf4b31c71a\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-handlebars---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c10dc265cebf4b31c71a\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-handlebars---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c10dc265cebf4b31c71a\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-handlebars---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c10dc265cebf4b31c71a\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-handlebars---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"CaptionWrapper-jSZdqE fJvQtP caption AssetEmbedCaption-fNQBPI dDrfgT asset-embed__caption\"><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionText-bHjzlu iUEiRd kVUvEC iXWezO caption__text\"><\/p>\n<p>A first-person view of the handlebars on the Brompton Electric G Line.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Haslam<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The handlebars are wide, like a regular hybrid bike, and there are disc brakes (the first time on a Brompton) and a Shimano 4- or 8-speed gear system. It is available in electric and non-electric models, in Forest Green, Adventure Orange and Traildust White, both with and without rack and mudguards. There\u2019s also a choice of small, medium and large sizes. With the standard Brompton you can choose the style and height of handlebars, and adjust the seat height accordingly, but with the G Line, the ergonomics are tweaked to offer better balance depending on your height. Just. Like. A. Regular. Bike.<\/p>\n<h2>Smooth Operator<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve been riding the Electric G Line for two weeks, and it just doesn\u2019t handle like a Brompton. The wibble-wobble steering has gone, as has the bone-shaking ride over anything but smooth tarmac. London streets are not forgiving, but the G Line soaks up every bump with ease.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s only enhanced further by the 250-watt rear-mounted hub motor (15.5-mph limit), which pushes hard when needed and removes any effort on the flat. According to Brompton, the new motor was put through its paces on a 24\/7 durability rig, with more than 20 motors going through a combined mileage of over 1,000,000 kilometers (621,371 miles).<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"in-content\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I didn\u2019t quite manage those numbers, but in real-world conditions, the motor kicks in smoothly and helps glide you along with minimal effort. There are three levels of power assistance, each impacting on the bike\u2019s range, but for me, the mid-power option offers all the help I need, and makes for a fun ride\u2014both on and off road.<\/p>\n<p>The redesigned battery pack clips neatly into the front bracket, and offers 345 kWh of power and a range of 20\u201340 miles (30\u201360 kilometers). It ejects easily, and takes around four hours to fully charge. There\u2019s also an app, and while it wasn\u2019t ready for my pre-launch test, it will include over-the-air updates, power mode controls, distance tracking and battery life information.<\/p>\n<p>On the Electric G Line, a nine-watt front light and one-watt rear light do a good job illuminating the road or trail ahead. There are mounting points on the elongated front set and forks for water bottle cages and packs, while the rear rack has ample space for more luggage. There\u2019s also a range of luggage options, including generous satchels with battery storage built in. It will be interesting to see if this bike can carry enough for a bike packing or touring weekend.<\/p>\n<h2>Heavy Lifting<\/h2>\n<p>Until now, Brompton built bikes for cities. It has sold over a million since 1975, and the combination of teeny wheels and peerless folding mechanism makes them unbeatable for final-mile commuting. They also fold up small enough to be taken with you wherever you go. And they need to, because a Brompton chained up in London won\u2019t stay chained up for long.<\/p>\n<p>But the G Line isn\u2019t designed for commuters; it\u2019s built for trails, and while the ride off road is assured, well balanced, comfortable and stupid amounts of fun, the bike is heavier as a result. A small-frame eight-speed non-electric G Line Brompton weighs from 30.6 pounds (13.9 kilograms), which is six-and-a-half pounds (three kilos) heavier than a standard model (24.2 pounds \/ 11 kilograms). The standard electric model weighs from 36.6 pounds (16.6 kilograms), and the design I\u2019ve been testing clocks in at 42.9 pounds (19.5 kilograms), including the battery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-bPWknp dhHsN callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A photograph of the Brompton GLine electric bicycle against a tree in a trail in the woods.\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c12767e227020db7a1ea\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-3--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c12767e227020db7a1ea\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-3--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c12767e227020db7a1ea\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-3--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c12767e227020db7a1ea\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-3--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c12767e227020db7a1ea\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-3--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c12767e227020db7a1ea\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-3--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c12767e227020db7a1ea\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-3--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c12767e227020db7a1ea\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-3--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Haslam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A photograph of the Brompton Electric G Line electric bicycle while folded on a trail in the woods.\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c31eee65d337c605c34b\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-fold-side--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c31eee65d337c605c34b\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-fold-side--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c31eee65d337c605c34b\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-fold-side--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c31eee65d337c605c34b\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-fold-side--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c31eee65d337c605c34b\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-fold-side--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c31eee65d337c605c34b\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-fold-side--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c31eee65d337c605c34b\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-fold-side--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8c31eee65d337c605c34b\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Brompton-G-Line-Forest-fold-side--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Haslam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>That means carrying it for any length of time has the potential to be hernia-inducing, and makes the Electric G Line a chunk to carry up and down stairs. The way the folded frame is engineered means the weight is at least evenly distributed, but there&#8217;s no doubt that it&#8217;s heavy. Sensing this, Brompton has redesigned the rolling wheels to include bearings, making it significantly smoother to push (or pull) than a standard Brompton. If you are going to be taking your Electric G Line on public transport, be prepared to mix up carrying and wheeling to save your arms.<\/p>\n<p>That said, for a folding electric bike, the Brompton\u2019s weight is in line with the competition. The \u00a32,899 <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/voltbikes.co.uk\/e-bikes\/folding\/lite\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/voltbikes.co.uk\/e-bikes\/folding\/lite&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/voltbikes.co.uk\/e-bikes\/folding\/lite\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Volt Lite<\/a> weighs a little less (39.6 pounds \/ 18 kilograms with battery), as does the \u00a31,299 <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.adoebike.com\/products\/ado-air-20?_gl=1*1bpgrqh*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEmL3TNz9UaGBKnFkB-BP7LULkaohk6WMnhuITQuig37yUdraf3NtaxoCDA0QAvD_BwE\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.adoebike.com\/products\/ado-air-20?_gl=1*1bpgrqh*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEmL3TNz9UaGBKnFkB-BP7LULkaohk6WMnhuITQuig37yUdraf3NtaxoCDA0QAvD_BwE&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adoebike.com\/products\/ado-air-20?_gl=1*1bpgrqh*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEmL3TNz9UaGBKnFkB-BP7LULkaohk6WMnhuITQuig37yUdraf3NtaxoCDA0QAvD_BwE\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ADO Air 20<\/a>, although ADO does have a sensationally light <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.adoebike.com\/products\/ado-air-carbon?_gl=1*kaxdsg*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEmL3TNz9UaGBKnFkB-BP7LULkaohk6WMnhuITQuig37yUdraf3NtaxoCDA0QAvD_BwE\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.adoebike.com\/products\/ado-air-carbon?_gl=1*kaxdsg*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEmL3TNz9UaGBKnFkB-BP7LULkaohk6WMnhuITQuig37yUdraf3NtaxoCDA0QAvD_BwE&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adoebike.com\/products\/ado-air-carbon?_gl=1*kaxdsg*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwooq3BhB3EiwAYqYoEmL3TNz9UaGBKnFkB-BP7LULkaohk6WMnhuITQuig37yUdraf3NtaxoCDA0QAvD_BwE\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carbon model<\/a> that weighs just 27.5 pounds (12.5 kilograms). None of these bikes fold as elegantly as the Brompton though, nor offer the same big bike ride experience.<\/p>\n<h2>A Blast to Ride<\/h2>\n<p>While still champions of the folding bike sector then, Brompton is playing catch up with the electric market. And while I\u2019m not faulting the performance, the battery pack design feels something of an afterthought. I look forward to a purpose-built electric Brompton (in Titanium) when it happens though.<\/p>\n<p>On first impression I thought the G Line was unacceptably bigger than a traditional Brompton. The tires are larger and wider, and the frame is chunkier, but when placed side-by-side (see photos below) there\u2019s not really a huge amount in it\u2014which is remarkable. I was worried about having to store the bike at home and take the G Line into an office or pub (see earlier comment about London) and while it is heavier to lift, I don\u2019t think anyone will really notice much of a difference in small doses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-bPWknp dhHsN callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A sidebyside comparison of the Brompton GLine and the standard Brompton electric bicycle.\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba00cc67f382efc8a887\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Brompton-comparison-3---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba00cc67f382efc8a887\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-3---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba00cc67f382efc8a887\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-3---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba00cc67f382efc8a887\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-3---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba00cc67f382efc8a887\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-3---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba00cc67f382efc8a887\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-3---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba00cc67f382efc8a887\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-3---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba00cc67f382efc8a887\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-3---Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Haslam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A sidebyside comparison of the Brompton GLine and the standard Brompton electric bicycle while folded\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba001c112e13f8a6dfb3\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/Brompton-comparison-folded-4--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba001c112e13f8a6dfb3\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-folded-4--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba001c112e13f8a6dfb3\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-folded-4--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba001c112e13f8a6dfb3\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-folded-4--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba001c112e13f8a6dfb3\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-folded-4--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba001c112e13f8a6dfb3\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-folded-4--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba001c112e13f8a6dfb3\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-folded-4--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/66e8ba001c112e13f8a6dfb3\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/Brompton-comparison-folded-4--Credit-Chris-Haslam.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Haslam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>It is unquestionably the most capable Brompton ever built, and an absolute blast to ride, especially off-road. I\u2019m keen to ride the lightest non-electric version too, and see if the eight-speed gearing and smaller wheels do enough for a serious gravel ride. I suspect it might, but whether it\u2019s enough to tempt serious trail riders is another thing entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Which brings us on to who precisely is the Brompton G Line for? It\u2019s certainly a premium proposition, with pricing from \u00a32,395 (my test version costs \u00a33,495), but it is a Brompton, so many people won\u2019t flinch at these prices. For comparison, the cheapest standard Brompton costs from <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.brompton.com\/p\/1029\/a-line-23?utm_content=alineshopnow&amp;utm_medium=homepagebromptonlines\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.brompton.com\/p\/1029\/a-line-23?utm_content=alineshopnow&amp;utm_medium=homepagebromptonlines&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brompton.com\/p\/1029\/a-line-23?utm_content=alineshopnow&amp;utm_medium=homepagebromptonlines\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a3950<\/a>, the lightest Titanium option costs from <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.brompton.com\/c\/bikes\/t-line?utm_content=tlineshopnow&amp;utm_medium=homepagebromptonlines\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.brompton.com\/c\/bikes\/t-line?utm_content=tlineshopnow&amp;utm_medium=homepagebromptonlines&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brompton.com\/c\/bikes\/t-line?utm_content=tlineshopnow&amp;utm_medium=homepagebromptonlines\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a34,250<\/a> and the flagship electric version, the P Line, costs from <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.brompton.com\/electric-p-line?utm_content=plineelectriclearnmore&amp;utm_medium=homepagebromptonlines\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.brompton.com\/electric-p-line?utm_content=plineelectriclearnmore&amp;utm_medium=homepagebromptonlines&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brompton.com\/electric-p-line?utm_content=plineelectriclearnmore&amp;utm_medium=homepagebromptonlines\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a33,695<\/a>. So it&#8217;s in good company.<\/p>\n<p>I suspect the all-terrain fun will tempt many existing fold-up riders off their tiny 16-inch wheels. There might be a compromise on weight, size and transportability, but the ride and handling is beyond comparison.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time a fold-up bike has been as enjoyable to ride as a full-sized design, while still being able to fold down and fit in the trunk, or under the stairs. It\u2019s a superb upgrade and should bring the brand to the attention of a whole new audience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I just had fun riding a Brompton. Actual, smile-inducing, adrenalin-fuelled fun, on a fold up bicycle. I\u2019ve ridden many Bromptons and find them to be ingeniously portable feats of commuter engineering, but never especially fun. But here I am, careering along muddy forest paths, flying up hills and bouncing over tree roots \u2026 on a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":190,"featured_media":12666,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[703],"tags":[754,1260,2736,1787,1504,792,1002,769,745,744],"class_list":["post-12665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology","tag-bicycles","tag-bikes","tag-commuter-bikes","tag-cycling","tag-e-bikes","tag-electric-bikes","tag-outdoors","tag-review","tag-reviews","tag-shopping"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Brompton Electric G Line Review: Stupid Amounts of Fun | Unlock Informed Choices with Us<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thrills and spills from a fold-up bike? 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