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Our essential city bike is a fan favorite for getting around town without working up a sweat. Stylish and utilitarian, the Franklin 3 enables riders of all stripes to simply hop on and go. The step through frame and color-matched fenders ensure easy riding sans wardrobe restrictions, while the lightweight design makes for smooth travel from brunch to the office and everywhere in between. With a low-maintenance 3-speed internally geared hub and puncture-resistant tires allowing you to conquer varied terrain, this bike is as versatile as it is stylish.
Shimano Acera 7 Speed Drivetrain With Megarange Freewheel
For reliability & easy climbing in super hilly areas like San Francisco & Seattle
Lightweight Step-Through Frame
For easy riding with no wardrobe restrictions, Franklin's frame provides a light, yet absorbent ride
Puncture Resistant Tires
For all terrain, worry-free riding
We get this question a lot. Here's a table highlighting the main differences between the two models.
Read our write-up for a more in-depth look at the differences between the two models.
| SIMILARITIES | DIFFERENCES |
| FRAME GEOMETRY | FRAME MATERIALS |
| COLOR-MATCHED FENDERS & CHAINGUARD | SADDLE |
| 3-SPEED INTERNAL GEARING | GRIPS |
| KICKSTAND INCLUDED | TIRE COLOR |
| REAR CARRIER | |
| CHAIN COATING | |
| 7-SPEED GEARING |
FRAME
Frame: Lightweight Steel frame, rear carrier & down tube braze-ons
Fork: Brooklyn Bicycle Co. custom steel; front carrier braze-ons
DRIVETRAIN
Front Hub: Sealed-Bearing Alloy 32H
Rear Hub: Sealed-Bearing Alloy 32H
Shifter: Shimano Revo 7-Speed Shifter
Derailleur: Shimano Acera with Megarange Freewheel
Pedals: Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Alloy City Pedals
Bottom Bracket: Square-taper BSA English threaded-cartridge bottom bracket with sealed bearings
Crank: 3-piece alloy with replaceable chain ring & integrated chain guard
Chain: KMC Heavy Duty
WHEELS
Tires: M - Puncture resistant 26 x 1 3/8” Tires, L - Puncture resistant 700x35 Tires
Rims: Double-Walled Alloy, 32H with CNC Machined Brake Surface
Spokes: 14G stainless steel
COMPONENTS
Saddle: Selle Royal Vegan Leather Comfort Saddle
Seat Post: Alloy with integrated seat clamp and micro-adjust
Handlebar: Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Custom relaxed ride alloy handlebars & 180mm alloy stem
Headset: 1” Threaded Alloy, Semi-sealed with weather-seal ring
Grips: Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Custom Vegan Leather Comfort Grips
Front & Rear Brakes: Tektro Dual-Pivot Caliper with Tektro Alloy Hand Lever
OTHER INFORMATION
Extras: Heavy-duty alloy center-mount kickstand
Weight: 31-33 lbs
The Best Overall Commuter Bike
"The step-through frame makes mounting your bike effortless regardless of what you're wearing."
Best Bike for Beginning Commuters
"Most commutes involve hills or bridges, so a multiple-gear style is better for regular commuting."
Easy to Buy, Exceptional Service
"By all accounts, buying a Brooklyn online is a pleasant experience."
The step through geometry of the Franklin lets you hop on and off your bike with ease. No more awkward leaning or stretches to get on your bike. Just step right through, and off you go.
The Franklin 7 offers a wider gearing range than its 3 speed counterpart. That means it's easier to peddle up hill, and easier to gain speed moving down hill. Perfect for longer distance, hilly rides.
Accessories include free installation when purchased with a bicycle
Our industry leading "Buy & Ride" program combines the ease of shopping online with the quality assurance of a professionally built bicycle. And best of all? It's completely free! Here's how it works:
1. You order your bike online.
2. We arrange to have your bike shipped to one of our 300+ partner shops across the country for assembly.
3. You pick your fully assembled bicycle up from the shop!
Back in April, my boyfriend and I were looking to get bikes. Since we’re local, Ryan went above and beyond and let us stop by the showroom (masked of course!) to get a better look at the bikes. We both decided on Franklin 7s even though they were sold out. We finally got them this week and WOW. These bikes are incredible — 100% worth the wait. We’ve already put a lot of miles in them and it’s only been a few days! Not only do the gears make hills feel like nothing, getting the bikes in and out of our apartment is a breeze because they are so light. And the riding posture is SO comfortable. We can’t wait to ride them to the beach and everywhere in between! Thank you Ryan and everyone at Brooklyn Bicycle Co and Silk Road Cycles — for an incredible product, unmatched customer service, and for making this neighborhood even more of a delight to live in.
This bike is a show stopper. It is a joy to ride and a joy to behold. Others look sadly at their bikes when they see this one. It is perfect-everything that is needed and not a single thing that isn't. Buy the best and you only weep once. Baguettes not included.
I bought this bike for my daughter's tenth birthday during the Covid-19 shutdown. Brooklyn Bicycle made sure the bike was delivered in plenty of time. My daughter loves the bike and it has been a welcome distraction for her during these crazy times! I highly recommend Brooklyn Bicycle Company!
Outstanding bike, Outstanding service
I love my new Franklin 3 speed. Not only does it look great, it performs so well and is perfect for city riding or bike trails or any short trips to the store. It's the best bike I ever purchased and I would highly recommend.
I bought this bike a little over a month ago and am in love with it! Not only is it comfortable but it is an extremely smooth ride- and that's saying something because where I live the pot holes eat cars... I also wanted to comment on the "buy and ride" option that Brooklyn Bicycle Co. offers. I purchased my bike using this and could not have been more thrilled. The shipping was quick, the shop was close and convenient and the bike was assembled, tested, and ready for me to ride away- was that my desire. I also added a couple of accessories which we easy to place. Overall, if youre considering buying a bike- buy this one!
For size reference, I'm 5'3" and purchased the S/M. If I am sitting on the seat I can stand on my tip toes fairly easily- in case thats important to anyone :)
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We want to get you riding. But we also want to ensure what you're riding is perfect for you. That's why we're always available to chat. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!
