Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Franklin 3 Speed 2022
2022 Urban
Estimate price |
599$
Weight | 15.42 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Nexus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Internally Geared Hub -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Lightweight Steel frame, rear carrier & down tube braze-ons
Suspension Fork
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. custom steel fork with fender & front carrier braze-ons
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano NEXUS Revo 3-Speed Shifter
Crank
3-piece alloy with replaceable chain ring & integrated chain guard
Bottom Bracket
Square-taper BSA English threaded-cartridge bottom bracket with sealed bearings
Chain
KMC Zinc- and chrome-treated to resist corrosion and rusting
Pedals
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Alloy City Pedals
Wheels
Front Hub
Sealed-Bearing Alloy 32H
Rear Hub
Shimano NEXUS 3-Speed internally geared
Rims
Double-Walled Alloy, 32H with CNC Machined Brake Surface
Spokes
14G stainless steel
Tires
M - Puncture resistant 26 x 1 3/8” Tires, L - Puncture resistant 700x35 Tires
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Dual-Pivot Caliper with Tektro Alloy Hand Lever
Cockpit
Handlebar
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Custom relaxed ride alloy handlebars & 180mm alloy stem
Grips
Selle Royal Vegan Leather Comfort Grips with Alloy Accents
Headset
1” Threaded Alloy, Semi-sealed with weather-seal ring
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Vegan Leather Comfort Saddle
Seatpost
Alloy with integrated seat clamp and micro-adjust
Model Overview
Franklin 3 Speed is part of the Brooklynbicycleco Franklin model. 8 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Brooklynbicycleco Franklin bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Franklin 3 Speed 2022 is the cheapest bike model and costs 599$. Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Franklin 8 Speed 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 599$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Commuter bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Commuter bike you should know that the average price is 762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Commuter bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 599$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Franklin 3 Speed price is 27.21% smaller than the average cost of a Commuter bike.
Average weight for Commuter bikes
The average weight for Commuter bikes is 14.29 kg (31.5 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 15.42 kg (34 lbs), Brooklyn Bicycle Co. bike is a bit heavier than average. In short, the average Commuter bike weight is 7.91% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Franklin 3 Speed model has 700c aluminum wheels. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Franklin 3 Speed has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Franklin 3 Speed 2022 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.