Let's Keep it Moving
by Franco Bicycles
I took my daughter on a bike ride last week. I sat her down on the cargo rack, told her to grab on tight, and quickly took off ramping our speed u...
New SRAM Force eTap AXS WIDE - The Shimano GRX Di2 Killer?
by Franco Bicycles
The new SRAM Force eTap AXS WIDE is here. A wider range, so you can get even further out there.
What Day Is It?
by Franco Bicycles
Now that I work from home every day of the week and don't leave the house much, I'm not even sure what day it is most of the time.
It reminds me of...
Alright Then...
by Franco Bicycles
Seems things got a little crazy since Volume 6!
A friend came into the shop today and asked how we're doing throughout all of this craziness. Uncer...
Friday Update
by Franco Bicycles
This week was a busy one, so just getting to the newsletter. Not going long today, but still wanted to shoot over a few exciting things.
We had the...
Project Sycamore
by Franco Bicycles
In Vol 4 I talked about designing a stable of gravel bikes. This week, I want to get some thoughts down on one of the three gravel bikes I'm workin...
Titanium & Franco
by Franco Bicycles
In the last update, I referenced titanium news coming in this email, so here goes.We have been working on a titanium bike here at Franco for a long...
What is a 50/50 bike?
by Franco Bicycles
With more gravel comes more possibilities. Franco has found a way to categorize these possibilities using our frames as a platform and a percenta...
Nick's Road Ready Grimes Carbon
by Franco Bicycles
The Grimes Carbon is what we call a 50 / 50 bike, equally as capable on the road as it is on the dirt. And it can be set up with a more strict road...
Gravel's Prolific Rise + Black Friday 2018
by Franco Bicycles
Only interested in the Black Friday Deal? Scroll to the bottom!
Gravel bikes, you’re either riding one or have friends talking non-stop about ridin...
Things We're Digging This Week: Rallycross to Siesmic World Cup Celebrations
by Franco Bicycles
Things We're Digging This Week
We've compiled a list of awesome content from the world of cycling, racing, and design, plus motivational, inspirati...
Bike of the Month: The Outside Magazine Grimes R1
by Franco Bicycles
Some bikes give off an air of privilege, questioning your intent to ride hard. Other bikes are just begging you to drop the hammer. The
Grimes R1 is built to be ridden and to push the limits all while having fun.
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