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So this is the BS that is written on most website regarding this bike and its spec:
The Brompton S2E features Brompton's S type handlebar, the S Type is Brompton's Sleekest and most aero handlebar. A 2 Speed BSR Hub, the Brompton Standard Range hub is an updated version of the original Sturmey Archer hub used on their first bikes. Brompton's are as simple and user friendly as they come using their patented folding mechanism, no folding bike can fold as fast and as compact as a Brompton can.
2 years ago, Will Butler Adams met ex-pro cyclist David Millar at a dinner. On finding out that David only ever cycled when he was out training or racing and rarely used a bike for simply getting around the city, Will insisted that he borrow a Brompton to try out, and more importantly join in the Brompton World Championship. After initially being a little sceptical about taking part in the race, David was persuaded by the idea that the Brompton design team could knock up a ‘race ready’ spec and even colour it in the 2 colours of the brand David had just started to put together, CHPT3. David was then hooked, not only for using a Brompton to get around town (his being Girona, Spain), but also for taking along to the Tour De France for him and co-commentator Ned Boulting to buzz around on at stage starts and finishes.
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