MEET FRANKY

DROP BAR MTB

Drop bar mountain bike, monster gravel, whatever you want to call it. This is the type of bike we consider the fastest and most comfortable when the terrain gets tough and the rides get long. Franky combines the benefits of drop bars - offering multiple hand positions and ergonomics - with the rugged capabilities of a mountain bike. A longer wheelbase, slacker head tube, and wider tires give you more confidence on technical terrain, while the drop bars keep you in a more aero position on flatter sections and comfortable for long days in the saddle.


The ultralight carbon hardtail frame is responsive, compliant, and provides more capacity for frame bags compared to a full-suspension bike. With two fork options, you can choose between the added comfort of suspension or the simplicity and mounting options of a rigid fork. Featuring reliable solutions like a threaded bottom bracket, UDH, and multiple cable routing options, this bike is dependable no matter the conditions.

AMR APPROVED

ULTRA DISTANCE

We believe Franky offers the perfect blend of comfort and performance for varied terrain, making it the go-to bike for the most remote and demanding bikepacking adventures and ultra-cycling events on the planet. 


Franky has already proven itself on the Atlas Mountain Race and is a solid choice for similar races like Silk Road Mountain Race or Tour Divide.

BIKE BUILDER

GRIND LAB

GRIND LAB offers a fully customizable bike-building experience, letting you fine-tune every detail to your exact needs. Select your frame color, dial in component sizes, and configure every part of the build to achieve a perfect fit and performance.

BUILD YOURS

FEATURES

  • SUB 1000 G CARBON FRAME

    Ultra-light, stiff, and responsive, crafted with T1000 and T800 Toray carbon fiber.

  • 29x2.6 TIRE CLEARANCE

    Massive tire clearance for tackling the toughest, roughest terrain.

  • UNIVERSAL DERAILLEUR HANGER

    Ensures easy maintenance, future compatibility, and works seamlessly with SRAM AXS rear derailleurs.

  • SUSPENSION / RIGID FORK

    Compatible with 100 mm suspension forks for added comfort or a rigid fork for simplified maintenance and weight savings.

  • ICR

    Supports semi, fully, and externally routed cables for various setup possibilities. Compatible with integrated systems from Deda, FSA, and others.

  • BSA

    Threaded BSA bottom bracket for durability, easy maintenance, and quiet, reliable performance.

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TECHNICAL SPECS

Frame and fork material: T800/T1000 carbon fiber

Seatpost: carbon | 30.9 mm | 0 mm offset

Seatpost clamp: 34.9 mm

Headset bearings: 40x52x7 | 45°x45°

Bottom bracket: BSA 73 mm

Frame caliper mounting: Flat Mount

Fork caliper mounting: Post Mount

Fork AC length: 506 mm (typically 100 mm travel)

Rotors: 160 / 180

Thru axles: 12x148 / 15x110

Tire clearance: 29x2.6 | 27.5x2.8

Biggest Chainring: 38T (with 55 mm chainline)

Derailleur Hanger: UDH

Weight:  Frame 950 g (size S) | fork 660 g | seatpost 200 g

SIZE GUIDE

Frame size Rider's height (cm) Inseam (cm) Max saddle height (cm) Stem Handlebar Crank Saddle Wheelset
S 165 - 175 75 - 83 73 50 - 70 380 165 140 29
M 175 - 185 80 - 88 78 60 - 80 400 170 140 29
L 180 - 190 84 - 92 82 70 - 90 420 170 150 29
XL 185 - 195 88 - 96 86 70 - 90 440 175 150 29

GEOMETRY

Frame size S M L XL
Stack (A) 603.7 608.3 622.3 631.7
Reach (B) 410.6 437 457.8 480
Head tube angle (C) 69° 69° 69° 69°
Head tube (D) 95 100 115 125
Seat tube angle (E) 75° 75° 75° 75°
Seat tube (F) 395 440 480 520
Top tube length (G) 575 600 625 650
BB drop (H) 60 60 60 60
Front-center (I) 679.2 704.5 730.7 756.3
Wheelbase (J) 1102.3 1127.7 1154 1179.7
Chainstay length (K) 430 430 430 430
Fork length (L) 506 506 506 506
Fork rake (M) 51 51 51 51
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