Franco bikes - new gravel bike - grimes

rinconryder · #1 02-11-2020, 10:43 AM

Does anyone have experience with Franco bikes? They have a carbon gravel bike that appears to be pretty new given I can’t find a single review on it.

The price is right that’s for sure. Just curious if anyone has any experience with the company. Thanks!

Wes

nublar · #2 02-11-2020, 11:38 AM

Looks like a Carbonda CFR505 OEM

weiwentg · #3 02-11-2020, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nublar

Looks like a Carbonda CFR505 OEM

Doesn't look like it to me. The Grimes has a dropped chainstay and a wishbone seatstay. The Carbonda model you specified has neither of these features. Also, the Carbonda geometry lists 73 degree STAs for all sizes, but the Grimes geometry has variable STAs. I'm sure this is some Chinese carbon bike, just maybe not that specific one.

sfo1 · #4 02-11-2020, 02:53 PM

38 max tire on a 700c wheel? Can't be......