[HCCmember-talk] Re: Franco Bicycles
- From: Glenn Munlawin <munlawin@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "hccmember-talk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <hccmember-talk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2014 10:11:00 -0700
Hi Arnel - that's a 'your mileage may vary' kind of answer. I have not used
Shimano products other than the Garmin Cervelo R5 with Dura Ace (10 sped).
I can say that the Force 22 no-rub/no-noise/cross chain capabilities are
awesome. I can have it on the small ring and the 11 cog with virtually no
noise. Same with the big ring and the 26 cog.
The new Kanan I am getting will have Dura Ace 9000 11 speed and am anxious
to try it.
Oh, in terms of colors, the proposed colors and pricing are what they've
set for the club. But again, we need to coordinate as a group to mention
the Hercules Cycling Club. Be it a stock color or different color, we
should be able to take advantage of a discount (*to go back on the
discussion I had with Mike - a smaller retailer with a direct to
consumer model = better and flexible pricing). *
Anyone who is going on the Saturday ride, I'll be there with my trusty
Balcom S and feel free to ask me q's. I may not know too much about bottom
line pricing for each individual build as that's up to what other
components you add and delete, but I can answer whatever experiences I have
had and what other bits I have heard.
On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 9:25 AM, Arnel Dionisio <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> How about Ultegra 6800 vs Force22 comparison?
>
> thanks,
> -Arnel
>
>
> On Thursday, September 4, 2014 9:55 PM, Glenn Munlawin <
> munlawin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> Email the fellas there, they'll be happy to help. You've seen my Balcom S
> and how kick ass it is. It's a fast bike - really. Wait until you see the
> custom Kanan I am getting, that, my friends will be pretty kick ass.
>
>
> On Sep 4, 2014, at 9:41 PM, Christopher Bunag (Redacted sender "
> christopherbunag40@xxxxxxxxx" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > Awesome! I want one even more or maybe one of each lol in my dreams!!
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> 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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