[HCCmember-talk] Re: Franco Bicycles
- From: "Christopher Bunag" <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> (Redacted sender "christopherbunag40@xxxxxxxxx" for DMARC)
- To: "hccmember-talk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <hccmember-talk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 21:41:39 -0700
Awesome! I want one even more or maybe one of each lol in my dreams!!
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> On Sep 4, 2014, at 9:36 PM, Glenn Munlawin <munlawin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> The pricing listed is for the Kanan and Balcom pricing. The Balcom S (what I
> am riding) is lighter with diff carbon layup. Think of the Kanan as a long
> distance Gran Fondo but yet quick on the draw bike with higher head tube
> versus the Balcom is more of a criterium/road race bike.
>
> I've been riding the Balcom S for close to a year and I have to say it's
> pretty 'quick' relative to the Cervelo. The bottom bracket is stiff and with
> the output I have been putting it through lately, it's pretty solid.
>
> I went with Franco as, although in the long run, all frames are made in
> Taiwan, they are a small shop. I always liked smaller brands - BMC, Focus,
> Time, etc. The thing that attracted them to me was this article:
> http://www.bicycling.com/bikes/road-race/balcom-s
>
> Franco had good reviews, are SoCal based and their logo and colors were
> appealing. Unlike the William's or Velo Vie, they were just 'different.'
> Every time I've called or ordered a kit, part, or new upgrade, it's like you
> are a customer for life. They remember you, what you liked etc. You can't get
> that from Trek or Cannondale. Also, when I was putting together my Balcom, it
> was cool that I did not have to have ALL Force 22 or ALL Red22. I could mix
> and match.
>
> As an aside, the Franco shop is right across from this bike repair facility
> which name escapes me. The owner of that shop actually is now the head
> mechanic to the Cannondale squad for this season. So, that also had a lot of
> influence in the purchase as Westlake Village seemed to be the 'hub' of all
> things cycling....
>
> hope that helps!
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