The Brompton Folding Bike is the Original Folding Bike, using Brompton's M type handlebar, the M Type is Brompton's first & original handlebar & 6 gears. With the practicality of 6 gears, any rider can travel greater distances on their commute or weekend adventure without the worry of running out of gears. Brompton's are as simple & user friendly as they come, using their patented folding mechanism, no folding bike can fold as fast & as compact as a Brompton can.