New Bikes Rule

I’ve had this new Franco Balcom frameset for a couple months now, and just recently finished building it up with a new SRAM RED group and Zipp 101 wheelset. It’s fast, it fits, and it looks cool. What more can you ask for?

Complete Specs:

Frame & ForkFranco Balcom, size 57 Endurance with integrated seatpost
WheelsZipp 101, 30mm toroidal aluminum clincher rim with Zipp 88/188 hubs and aero skewers
Shift LeversSRAM RED
BarsRitchey WCS Curve
Bar TapeSRAM Supercork - "Make The Leap"
StemRitchey WCS 4-Axis "44"
BrakesSRAM RED
TiresContinental Duraskin 23mm, wire bead
PedalsLook Keo 2 Max
CranksetSRAM RED, 53x39 chainrings
Bottom BracketSRAM RED, ceramic bearings
Seat ClampRitchey WCS
SaddleSelle San Marco Regal, steel rails, leather cover
Front DerailleurSRAM RED with team-issue steel cage
Rear DerailleurSRAM RED
CassetteSRAM Force, 12-27
ComputerCateye Strada Wireless
Bottle CagesZipp carbon fiber

Weight is 16.75 lbs with pedals, old-school saddle, and wire-bead tires. And yes, I carry a frame pump along the left seat stay.

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