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Franco Balcom S by MARN, on Flickr

Hot.

Normally, the large decals on the wheels would bother me, but I think that the relative light-handedness on the frame keeps the overall package from being too jarring. That said, I think I'd like it even more with more subtle branding on the wheels.

thanks.. I agree about my wheels. it irks me but its the only ones I have right now. new stealthier wheels is what i'll upgrade to next.

Can you just get blacked out logos to go overtop the current ones?

Williams seems like they'd be a big enough company to sell sticker kits.

I've seen williams wheels with black graphics, would look great on that bike! Hot.

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What do you guys think?

I really don't mind bold branding as long as it is done without all kinds of drama.

No garish, contrasting or overuse of colors. Black, white, blue... done. No flourishes, pinstripes or other designs to detract from the clean lines of the bike or to trick the eye into thinking the parts are straighter/curvier/thicker/thinner/stronger/lighter than they really are.

If you are going to have bold logos on deep wheels then three is the proper number of logo's to have although I would get rid of the little W's. White is also the proper logo color to have. These wheels do require that the person riding this bike ride fast enough to so that the logo's blur as the wheels spin. This must be done at all times, whenever the bike is moving. Keep that in mind.

Bar, stem, spacers, post, post clamp, saddle, wheels and cages all black. Check. GPS level. Check.

Using one (maybe two?) spacers (as I think I see in the photo) is realistic without looking rediculous like slammed stems often do. It looks like there is a really nice bar to stem drop on this bike.

I think this bike is really well done. Congratulations. I'd love to see a photo taken straight at the drive side instead of at an angle.

The only thing is the name. It reminds me of Chevy Chase reporting on Saturday Night Live that Franciso Franco is still dead.


-Tim-

Lovely frame...

I like the saddle and seat post OK.

I was going to say Captain America, and I think the whole thing works great - especially the blue tires.

This bike has a lot to say for itself. Get rid of the gumwalls for Pete sake!

I like that bike a lot.
The Mercury wheels the Veloflex what look like Vlaanderen (or masters) tires look great.

^^ thanks! I know the aesthetic won't be for everyone, but I tried to give it a splashy look and it's a great performing machine.

Veloflex masters, by far the nicest clincher tire I've tried!

That blue Franco... about as hot as a bike can get. I have always really liked the Balcom Road S. Very nicely done.

The Giant looks good to me ... even with gumwalls. The stance is a large par tof it ... stick the bars up where i could ride comfortable and the effect would be ruined. The saddle and bar tape are nice touches.

The Franco is just porn ... but not raunchy cheesy porn ... rather very tasteful softcore with an absolutely beautiful model who has a brain and some character.

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look fast and go slow is the motto.

Good to see a fellow Moots rider on here.

This is crazy and I love it.

2017 TCR Advanced Pro Frameset. Warranty replacement for a 2015 TCR Advanced Pro 1. Rolling on a new set of Rol Race SL wheels

Love the bike, Ti and group, Campy. Don't really care for the stem and bar set up but if it fits you, great!

she is a bute, its good to see some folks riding Ti again.. i know i love my Vortex.. and that moots is a super nice bike. being a taller fellow.. i can understand the need to get the stem right... so good job... looks mean

S on that Moots .... how long did it take you to find a 180 mm, -7 degree stem? (I know ... you didn't. You found a 180 mm +7 degree stem and flipped it. :) )

I'm guessing it's a 130 -17 3T ARX (that actually measures out to 140 because of the way 3T measure and label their stems). Am I close?

I have made some upgrades to my commuter to improve visibility and safety. These include:
* Supacaz purple/pink/orange bar Super Sticky Kush bar tape
* Tacx Deva Orage / Pink Bottle Cages
* Pink / Purple / Orange cable ends
* Green flashing valve stem lights
* Orange safety flag

Now it has become the ultimate commuter. 1100 lumen light, rear blinking light, garmin 520, Quarq Riken Powermeter (measure my efficiency on my commute), Mavic Aksium wheels with 28c tires for better grip and rolling resistance and new arrange of stuff for improved visibility and cool factor. Total package weighs in at 20 pounds.

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That bar tape is ridiculous...I love it!