Willow 3

I bought this bicycle primarily to commute to and from work, with a stop to drop the kid at daycare. It has been fantastic, handling wet Boston weather and our gritty potholed streets with ease, thanks to the puncture resistant tires and internal gear hub. The bike feels sturdy and can handle the rigors of city riding, but it still feels nimble enough for me to accelerate with ease up a hill or from a stop, and I can carry it up and down stairs easily enough.

This is the first bicycle I've had with such an upright riding position and it surprised me on the test ride, but I went for it because I like how visible it makes me in traffic and it's very comfortable for someone like me who has lower back issues. And it just feels fun to ride!

I outfitted the bike with a front mounted Yepp Mini child seat, lights, a bell, and a folding grocery pannier, and now I very rarely need to use a car. My kid's reaction to their first ride on the bike was "I LOVE IT!" - safe to say they're also a fan!

I suffered along with a very old bike for years, too small frame and so heavy so when I took the plunge to get a new bike, I did my research and couldn't be happier. I loved the welcoming team at the Brooklyn showroom and it was great to have the ability to test drive the bike. It is such a pleasure to ride the bike!

My boyfriend surprised me for my birthday with a Franklin 3. It’s absolutely beautiful, extremely comfortable and rides well! We have already gone on multiple 10+ mile rides together and am absolutely in love. Best gift and bike of all time!

This bike was perfect for my daughter going to college! Came in just as advertised!

My wife bought the Willow 3 after extensive research into comparable brands. We looked at Linus, Public, Breezer, and a number of others. While they all look similar, they aren't. The chromoly steel frame is resilient and absorbs road shock beautifully. The geometry is terrific (my wife is 5' and it was hard to find another brand that she felt good on). The ride is quiet and very very smooth. And the bike looks terrific - practical for commuting, errands, and just for Saturday night restaurant excursion. She rode a Raleigh Classic Roadster for almost 10 years and this is a dramatic trade up in quality at a very reasonable price. Also - visit the Greenpoint showroom and talk to Ryan. He's passionate and helpful, and went a long way to make sure that we focussed on the bikes that were right for us, without ever making us feel pressured.

My wife and I recently moved to a little beach bungalow. We wanted to get a couple of "urban" style bikes to cruise the boardwalk and ride to local coffee shops and restaurants. We discovered Brooklyn Bicycle Co online, and immediately fell in love with the unique style and cool retro look of their frames. We already had five bikes hanging in the garage, but my Driggs 3 and my wife's Willow 3 are now our favorite bikes to ride! Ryan was super helpful on the phone, gave me sizing advice, and even took extra time to swap bicycle biz stories. Every step of the order process was spot-on and professional, from the email notifications, to the free shipping and assembly by a friendly local shop, to the "old school" personal hand-written thank you card we received. Classy!