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Hope shows off unreleased Brompton accessories for some extra anodised bling
If theres one thing Hope knows how to do, its make already expensive bikes even more blingy with the help of anodised aluminium.While at Sea Otter Europe, we spotted the Lancashire brand has turned its attention to the Brompton G Line.The bike on display at the show in Girona, Spain was dripping in anodised orange components, including several unreleased parts designed specifically for Bromptons gravel-oriented folding bike.Perhaps the biggest upgrade on view was a new 48-tooth Spiderless Chainring, paired with Hopes EVO cranks. The G Line was fitted with a Spiderless Chairing paired with Hope's EVO cranks. Nick Clark / Our Media While the components were in orange, it's likely Hope will offer a range of colours if they make it to market. Nick Clark / Our Media The setup uses Hopes shorter RX axle to achieve the required Q-factor and clearance for Bromptons folding frame.The most exciting additions were the aluminium roller wheels, which enable you to transport your Brompton when its folded.Theyre larger than the stock rollers and use bigger bearings, which should improve durability and help the bike roll over rougher surfaces. The headset is said to be compatible with G Line and T Line models. Nick Clark / Our Media Elsewhere, Hope has developed a new headset compatible with the G Line and T Line, alongside a new singlespeed chain tensioner for G Line bikes equipped with geared hubs. The XCR Pro X2 brakes aren't Brompton-specific. Nick Clark / Our Media Theres also a new machined saddle clamp, while the show bike was loaded with existing Hope components including XCR Pro X2 brakes, 160mm floating Center Lock rotors and a stainless-steel BSA bottom bracket. The chain tensioner adds some colour to a usually dull portion of the bike. Nick Clark / Our Media Hope hasn't confirmed when the Brompton-specific components will go on sale or how much they'll cost. Even the seatpost mount has been re-engineered. Nick Clark / Our Media However, if your G Line simply doesn't contain enough CNC-machined, brightly anodised aluminium already, Hope may soon have the answer. More from Sea Otter Europe Like it or not, 32in-wheel bikes are coming I've seen it with my own eyes Are motorbike brands finally taking mountain biking seriously? Honda and Ducati show off eMTBs at Sea Otter Europe Chinese drivetrain brand Whaleroad reveals 14-speed drivetrain at Sea Otter Europe
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