Briton
The Briton has its own a colourful character, providing you with a fun and enjoyable ride experience, enhanced by its traditional sprung leather saddle and comfortable, upright riding style.
A worthy companion to the well-regarded Britannia bicycle, the ‘Briton’ is a 5 speed model coming in a choice of classic Oxford Blue or Oxblood, with striking cream tyres. It takes inspiration from the flagship Roadster bicycle, but with a lighter specification and a slightly more relaxed riding style.
The classic chainguard and mudguards keep you clean and looking your best, whilst the reliable hub brakes and gears are effective no matter what the weather conditions. Comfort is enhanced by the inclusion of soft cork grips and a hand-made sprung Brooks aged leather saddle - made only thirty miles from the factory - which gradually shapes to your form to become a truly customised and supportive seat. A front dynamo headlamp and rear LED light keeps you visible at night, and a sturdy ‘kick-down’ propstand allows you to stand your bicycle upright with ease.
It is a bicycle with real character, perfect as a companion for your commute to work, a weekend jaunt into the countryside, or a quick spin to your local cafe. The term ‘Briton’ has roots in the iron age yet reflects a modern and inclusive culture and joins the range firmly flying the flag for the traditional craftsmanship and manufacturing here in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Regency Green (custom colour) |
| Gears |
Sturmey Archer 5 speed hub gear (RXRD-5) with thumb shifter control, or Shimano Nexus Premium Geared 8 speed hub gear with Tap Fire shifter. |
| Frame |
| Traditionally lugged and brazed hand-crafted steel frame. |
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| Fork |
| Investment cast fork crown, hand brazed. |
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| Saddle |
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Aged brown Brooks B67 natural leather saddle with tie detailing and twin coil springs. |
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| Handlebar |
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Stainless raised bar on alloy and stainless steel stem. |
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| Brakes |
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All-weather, low maintenance front and rear hub brakes. |
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| Wheels |
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28" polished alloy rims with stainless steel spokes (20" frame comes with 26" rims). |
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| Tyres |
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28 x 1 1/2" Cream Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tyres with Kevlar Guard belt puncture protection and reflective side walls. |
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| Mudguards |
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Classic profile painted alloy guards with hand-applied silver lining. |
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| Pedals |
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Alloy body with non-slip rubber inserts. |
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| Crankset |
Traditional slender alloy steel cranks. |
| Lights |
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| Front: Classically styled hub-dynamo front LED headlamp. |
Rear: Battery powered LED mudguard light.
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| Stand |
Centrally mounted ‘flip-down’ sprung propstand |
| Bell |
Small Pashley ‘ding-dong’ bell. |
| Grips |
Cork compound grips |
| Front Carrier |
N/A |
| Rear Carrier |
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Optional rear silver carrier rack available. |
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| Lock |
Optional frame-fitted wheel lock available |
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Protective chainguard. Frame-fitted pump.
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Product may have different configuration than the one in the pictures.
Sizing
The Briton comes in four frame sizes shown below, followed by their corresponding inside leg length range and stand-over height:
| Frame Size |
Inside Leg Lengh |
Stand-over height |
| 20" * |
27-31" |
29.5" |
| 20.5" |
29-33.5" |
31.5" |
| 22.5" |
31-35.5" |
33.5" |
| 24.5" |
33-37.5" |
35.5" (DTT) |
*20" frame is fitted with 26" wheels.
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The frame size is the distance between the centrepoint of the cycle's bottom bracket (where the pedal arms extend from) and the top of the frame's seat tube (where the seatpost enters the frame).
Leg length should be measured from the sole of your foot to the inner top of your thigh (in inches) - please note that this is a different measurement to your trouser inside leg length. If your inside leg length falls in-between two frame sizes and you are unsure which size is best for you, please visit the Sizing Page for further guidance.
Sizing Info can be found here: 
DTT stands for 'double top-tube', where an additional top-tube has been added to the frame.
The stand-over height is the height from the ground to the top of the top-tube. The Briton has a higher than average top-tube ("stand-over") and bottom bracket height. If your inside leg is at the lower end of a frame-size range, you may need to support yourself on tip-toe when stopping on your bicycle.

Known as the ‘King of the Road’, the Roadster has a well-deserved reputation as a classic thoroughbred. Originally designed to handle the cobblestones that were once common across Britain and the roughest of country tracks, the traditional 28 inch wheels are paired with a double-sprung Brooks B33 leather saddle that lets you glide effortlessly over all terrains in the utmost comfort.
A worthy companion to the well-regarded Britannia bicycle, the new ‘Briton’ is a 5 speed model coming in a choice of classic Oxford Blue or Oxblood, with striking cream tyres. It takes inspiration from the flagship Roadster bicycle, but with a lighter specification and a slightly more relaxed riding style.
The classic chainguard and mudguards keep you clean and looking your best, whilst the reliable hub brakes and gears are effective no matter what the weather conditions. Comfort is enhanced by the inclusion of soft cork grips and a hand-made sprung Brooks aged leather saddle - made only thirty miles from the factory - which gradually shapes to your form to become a truly customised and supportive seat. A front dynamo headlamp and rear LED light keeps you visible at night, and a sturdy ‘kick-down’ propstand allows you to stand your bicycle upright with ease.
It is a bicycle with real character, perfect as a companion for your commute to work, a weekend jaunt into the countryside, or a quick spin to your local cafe. The term ‘Briton’ has roots in the iron age yet reflects a modern and inclusive culture and joins the range firmly flying the flag for the traditional craftsmanship and manufacturing here in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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