Franklin 8 Specs

FRAME

Frame: Lightweight Steel frame & rear carrier 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: 8-Speed Twist-Shifter

Derailleur: Shimano 8-Speed

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 700cx35 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 Levers

OTHER INFORMATION

Extras: Heavy-duty alloy center-mount kickstand

Extras: Color-matched fenders and chainguard

Weight: 31-33 lbs

NOTE: Due to changes in the availability of components, specs are subject to change without prior notice

Purchased online, then the bike was sent to a very convenient bike shop for me.
Smooth and easy process!!!

Thanks so much for sharing Sue. We're thrilled you're enjoying your new Brighton 7 cruiser bike and we're honored to have you in the Brooklyn Bicycle Co. family. -Ryan Zagata

Great bike

This bike was exactly what I was looking for , a simple vintage styled bike. It rides well, the shipping process was smooth, couldn’t be happier. I added a brass bell and some canvas saddlebags, get compliments all the time on it.

Thanks so much for sharing Nathan. We're thrilled you love your Driggs and we're delighted to have you in the Brooklyn Bicycle Co. family. -Ryan Zagata

New bike

Love my new bike. Light and efficient

Thank you so much for sharing Diana. We're glad you are enjoying your Franklin and we're thrilled to have you in the Brooklyn Bicycle Co. family. -Ryan Zagata

Love the bike and others love it too!

I bought this bike for casual exercise along the Hudson River bike path in lower Manhattan. It’s perfect and I have been asked many times who makes that bike. It has a distinctive design and the gearing—it’s a low maintenance three-speed—is smooth and well suited for flat terrain or slightly rolling hills. Love the blue color, but I spotted a handsome black one peddling in the opposite direction last week!

Thank you for sharing Mark. Next time stop that other rider and give him a warm hello. Glad the bike is delivering as promised. -Ryan Zagata

Good Purchase Decision

As a former professional bicycle racer with a few Ti road bikes in my garage, I wanted a “city bike” to run errands and ride to the beach (a short distance from my retirement townhouse). I looked at used bicycles at my shop in PA and SC, but decided to buy new. Researched and spoke w Pres. of Co. and staff. Made purchase and was exceptionally pleased with ease of delivery and assembly by one of the company’s authorised bike assemblers, “Paul the Bike Guy” in Bolivian, NC. (Who did an excellent job for a one-man shop and I recommend him too if needed in northeast SC or southeast NC based upon this experience.) Bicycle was as expected, assembled as wished, and performs as desired. I
highly recommend this company and process. Robert Donaldson, Esq.

Thanks for sharing your top to bottom feedback and glad to have you as part of the Brooklyn Bicycle Co. family Robert. We've got some tremendous partners and we're thrilled that Paul was able to meet all expecations. -Ryan Zagata

25 miles in

I got my bike about 2 week ago and I am pleased. I contacted Ryan who supported me in making a decision about which size and style. We are the same height, 6 feet, so that made it easy. I chose a Roebling 21".
I was looking to replicate my experience with my Bridgestone X0-4, which I bought in 1993. Ryan said the X04 designer, Grant Petersen, was on their team to give input as well.
It was sent to local bike store in town that I was already familiar with and assembled in a week or two.
I ride down rail trails and country roads. It is very fast. 9 gears do it all. I go up a long quarter mile hill with a 6% grade and in 1st gear I can get up the hill without standing over the handlebars..so seated. I weave a bit but not much.
I recommend!

Thank you so much for leaving such a favorable review for our Roebling bike. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying it and that our team was able to help you choose the perfect size and style. It's great to know that you were also able to connect with one of our designers for input. We hope you continue to have a great experience riding your Roebling on rail trails and country roads. Happy riding! - Ryan Zagata

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Franklin 8 Specs

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