Lot No. 125


BROMPTON / Titanium S2L-X


DATE: 2009
COUNTRY: UNITED KINGDOM
WEIGHT: 8,9 KG / 19,58 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 23,8 CM / 9,4 INCH
GEARS: 2, BROMPTON (rear)
CONDITION: 1
- a Brompton is without doubt the world cleverest of the folding bicycles
- started in 1976 by Andrew Ritchley, inspired by the Bickerton Portable
- designed for city commuters and other travellers Brompton S2L-X is a genuine lightweight model with a 2-speed gear system
- due to its titanium rear swinging (foldable) arm, seat post and fork
- with a few extra light highend bespoke components (cranks, handlebar, brakes, seat and pedals)
- this model weighs 8.9 kilograms (19.6 lb)

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN

- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application

EXHIBITIONS

- MAK 2013

RELATED BOOKS

- Fifty Bicycles that Changed the World - Design Museum London - A. Sarling, D. Sudjic, A. Stetter 2013
- Bicycle Design, an Illustrated History - MIT Press - T. Hadland and H.-E. Lessing - 2014
- 100 Best Bikes - Z. Sardar 2012 - The Bike Book - T. Rögner 2012

Condition report
Gears:
very clean good condition

Tubes /Tyres:
neu und good condition

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
some scratches

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer

19.05.2015 - 18:00

Realized price: **
EUR 1,875.-
Starting bid:
EUR 800.-

BROMPTON / Titanium S2L-X


DATE: 2009
COUNTRY: UNITED KINGDOM
WEIGHT: 8,9 KG / 19,58 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 23,8 CM / 9,4 INCH
GEARS: 2, BROMPTON (rear)
CONDITION: 1
- a Brompton is without doubt the world cleverest of the folding bicycles
- started in 1976 by Andrew Ritchley, inspired by the Bickerton Portable
- designed for city commuters and other travellers Brompton S2L-X is a genuine lightweight model with a 2-speed gear system
- due to its titanium rear swinging (foldable) arm, seat post and fork
- with a few extra light highend bespoke components (cranks, handlebar, brakes, seat and pedals)
- this model weighs 8.9 kilograms (19.6 lb)

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN

- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application

EXHIBITIONS

- MAK 2013

RELATED BOOKS

- Fifty Bicycles that Changed the World - Design Museum London - A. Sarling, D. Sudjic, A. Stetter 2013
- Bicycle Design, an Illustrated History - MIT Press - T. Hadland and H.-E. Lessing - 2014
- 100 Best Bikes - Z. Sardar 2012 - The Bike Book - T. Rögner 2012

Condition report
Gears:
very clean good condition

Tubes /Tyres:
neu und good condition

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
some scratches

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer


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Auction: Bicycles from the embacher-collection
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 19.05.2015 - 18:00
Location: Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 09.05. - 19.05.2015


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