Same beloved steel step-through frame as the Franklin 3, with an external 8-speed drivetrain for hills and longer rides. If you love the Franklin look but your route climbs, this is your bike.
Quick facts:
- Steel step-through frame
- External 8-speed drivetrain with wider gearing range
- Color-matched fenders and chainguard, standard
- 650b x 1.5 (27.5 x 1.5) tires with reflective stripe
- A bit north of 30 pounds
Franklin 3 or Franklin 8? Flat-to-rolling terrain: the 3 keeps things simplest. Hills or longer hauls: the 8 gives you the range. Sizing, colors, and current pricing live on the product page.
