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 | SHIMANO ACERA 7 SPEED DRIVETRAIN WITH MEGARANGE FREEWHEELFor reliability & easy climbing in super hilly areas like San Francisco & Seattle |
 | DURABLE STEEL FRAME & COMPONENTSFor a smooth long-lasting ride on unpredictable urban terrain |
 | PUNCTURE RESISTANT TIRESFor all terrain, worry-free riding |
"I recently moved to Nashville and was looking for a daily commuter. This bike is beautiful, rides great, and is amazing value."
-Phil
"The skinny tubes of Bedford's frame lend a supple, lively feel to the ride while neutral comfortable geometry provides a nice balance of swiftness and stability."
Bicycle Times Magazine
| 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: | Puncture-resistant 700x32 Tires |
| Rims: | Double-Walled Alloy, 32H with CNC Machined Brake Surface |
| Spokes: | 14G stainless steel |
| COMPONENTS |
| Saddle: | Selle Royal Vegan Leather Ergonomic Touring 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: | Selle Royal 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: | 26-31 lbs |
Find your perfect bike from one of our signature collections. We're always here to help: if you need assistance check out our Bike Buying Guide, our Bicycle Finder, or you can always Contact Us with any questions.
Whether it's one of our Dealers or another shop nearby, all assembly and shipping is arranged and paid for by us. You just order, sit back, and we'll do the rest (it takes about 7-10 business days). We will send you an email when your bicycle is ready for pick-up.
It's that simple!
I'm really enjoying the bike, it's comfortable and fun to ride, not to mention the great looks. Having the simplicity of just the three gears is perfect, although I found after a few weeks I was spending nearly all my time in top gear. The default gear configuration is 42 teeth on the crank, 20 on the rear sprocket. I found, at least for the mostly flat area I ride in, this was too low, so I purchased a 18t rear sprocket, which gives you just a little bit higher ratios across the board. I think I would also even be comfortable going as far as 42/16. At 42/18 now I spend most of the time in 2nd gear, pop up to 3rd for top speed, and still only very rarely down to 1st for the steepest of hills. Anyway -- just my thoughts, I love the bike even more at 42/18! Thanks.
Every time I ride my bike here in Manhattan, I get great comments from 'Nice Bike' to 'Looks Italian'. I own three bikes (I commute to work on Bike) and 99% of the time I use my Bedford 3 speed.
It rides great, smooth, it's light and very comfortable. Several fellow bikers have purchased one after testing mine.
'Perfect Commuter"
Large is a good size and frame for someone who is 5’ 10” or taller.
I really like the bike! Your team and your service is really perfect!Even shipping the bike to LAX was no problem! I took my bike with me to Germany. Therefore I‘m looking forward to find more shops and service partners here in Europe! Thanks for your outstanding help! Great!!!
Well built, smooth riding fast bike. My only comment is to pay a lot of attention - a lot - to the sizing. I'm 5'10 and went with a medium, and probably should have gone with a small. It rides great, and looks great. I went with the swept back bars, which are comfortable to ride. Also, the saddle, which looks great, is pretty uncomfortable. I grabbed a reasonably priced (similar looking) alternative on Amazon with springs/suspension, was really necessary for me to have a comfortable ride. Really responsive company, with attentive customer service. Get in touch with them with questions/concerns, they're super helpful.
I got into cycling recently and after doing lots of research I decided to go with the Bedford 3. The process couldn't have been easier to pick up the bike from the bike shop (less than a week after I ordered it!), and I've loved riding it around DC. It's far more comfortable than some of the bikes I tried when I first started, and I really like how the internal gear hub works. And to cap it all off, I absolutely love the green color. Thanks Brooklyn Bicycle Co!
Looking at the Franklin and Willow, but not quite sure how the models compare? No worries – we get this question a lot, so we’ve put together a quick rundown on what sets these models apart!
| SIMILARITIES | DIFFERENCES |
| FRAME GEOMETRY | HANDLEBARS |
| COLOR-MATCHED FENDERS & CHAINGUARD | SADDLE |
| 3-SPEED INTERNAL GEARING | GRIPS |
| KICKSTAND INCLUDED | TIRE COLOR |
| REAR CARRIER | |
| CHAIN COATING | |
| 7-SPEED GEARING | |
| FRAME MATERIALS |
1. HANDLEBARS
This is probably the most notable difference between our step-through models. With the Willow featuring our Swept-Back Handlebars. This means a much more upright (European-style) riding position (think sitting in a chair) that is well suited for leisurely riding.
The Franklin models feature our Relaxed Ride Handlebars, which are slightly more aggressive and ideal for both commuting and leisurely weekend rides.
2. TIRES
The Willow comes with cream tires, whereas the Franklin sports black tires. Do note that regardless of color, all our tires offer an added layer of puncture resistance.
3. ACCESSORIES
The Willow is our premium model and includes a rear carrier, as well as an upgraded sprung saddle and grip set from Selle Royal’s Royalgel™ line.
The Franklin features Selle Royal Vegan Leather saddle and grips. Please note that this bike does not come with a rear carrier. If you would like to purchase a rear carrier for this model, you will need a 26” carrier for the S/M Franklin and a 700C carrier for the Large Franklin model.
Both models come with color matched fenders and chainguard, as well as a kickstand.
4. RUST-PROHIBITIVE COATING & GEARING
As our signature model, the Willow has a few additional premium features including a rust-prohibitive coating on the chain and internal gearing resulting in less maintenance and more riding.
The Franklin 3 model includes internal gearing (just like the Willow), whereas the Franklin 7 has an external 7-Speed derailleur.
5. FRAME MATERIALS
On a more technical note – the geometry on both frames is identical, however the Franklin and Willow models are made from different materials. Are you currently thinking “WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?! I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT BIKES!!”? Do not fret – we totally get it! Take a breath and read on…
The Willow frame is made with double-butted 4130 Chromoly Steel. We use a stronger grade of steel, which allows us to use thinner tubing resulting in a lighter frame.
The Franklin frame is crafted with specially engineered high-tensile steel. What does this mean? We are able to offer a similar bike of a more moderate price point. Our Franklin model is the most economical step-through model in our portfolio of bikes (as well as a team favorite)!
Still have questions on sizing (or anything else)? Email us or schedule a concierge call with our team. We’d love to help!
Don’t forget: All of our bikes include Free Shipping & Professional Assembly.
