Why? Because it’s the end of the month and I’m bored at work looking for inspiration for the next project!

My Buzzard is featured on here a couple of times…

Yet another Singular Swift

Oddly, all my mtbs are steel even though I don’t particularly think it’s the best material for mtbs. I don’t seem to break steel mtbs quite so much though 🙂

Although it now has XT tubeless wheels, silver XT crank and XTR callipers.

What’s that Mister P?

My Niner.

IMAG0130 by pten2106, on Flickr

The frame is a Genesis Fortitude Race that I chucked Shimano bits at.

I’m liking that 🙂

Must say though that the Buzzards are top of my list at the moment, unless anyone can convince me otherwise?

Also does anyone know what changes are being made to the Swift for this new batch?

My El Mariachi. Rigid SS

Forks and gears..

Swift Update

Ooops. Didn’t spot that! 😳

Would a Jones steel diamond with truss fork be suitable for a 5’9″ rider?
I am just wondering if I could get the bars low enough with a truss fork, maybe have to use a negative rise stem. I should try and get a test ride, I think bothy bikes still have a demo. As jameso is a designer and owner of a Jones would like to know more about what he thinks make this bike work, is it the fork, bars and low bb height that make it. All nice bikes, shame the fortitude is no longer in production.

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Untitled by jerrypc69, on Flickr

Jupiter, I’d say so, plenty of 5-9 riders on them, between 5-6 and 6ft or so seems to be normal ideal range, but ask Jeff, he explains it well. Don’t try to set a Jones up like a ‘normal’ bike, it’s quite different. I’ve ended up with my bars a few inches higher than I would on other bikes and it seems like a win-win thing, no drawbacks (it’s now about 10-12mm higher than in the pic). I’d say geometry is the biggest part of what makes it work, then the fork and bars, then the frame type/material in that order.

I was looking at the new El Mariachi at a show recently, that’s a really nice bike.

Thank you for the reply. I suppose what I would really like is a semi custom Jones, everything the same just with a 17″ or 16.5″ inch seat tube, a bit like drjons semi custom merlin Jones. Always ridden a 17″ frame and think the 18″ Jones may be little bit close when it comes to standover but only a test will sort that out. I do like that Fortitude and the Canfield.

fatladridesbikes – Member
Also does anyone know what changes are being made to the Swift for this new batch?

Yes, I know quite well.

http://www.singularcycles.com/swifts-and-gryphons-get-a-re-vamp/

Any questions just shout

Charge Cooker Rigid…

Crap pic, great bike

New El Mariachi looks nice

http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_el_mariachi_3

Medium Duck Egg Solaris.

Pace RC129 running singlespeed but can also run gears

I should really get a better one as some point.

🙂

Monkey…

6th Sept 006 by coastkid71, on Flickr

And KramPug 29+

27th Aug Midweek cycle 036 by coastkid71, on Flickr

27th Aug Midweek cycle 039 by coastkid71, on Flickr

Steel 29er with Rohloff

Singular Gryphon by GavinBelton, on Flickr

Harry loving some bike time by GavinBelton, on Flickr

My OS Bikes Blackbuck 2

Cheers guys.

Some lovely looking bikes there. 😀

Keep em coming.

Oh go on then.. my faithful On One Inbred

Another El Mariachi

IMAG0408 by ScotRoutes, on Flickr

Dunno why, but I just can’t fine teh “lurve” for this bike.

Here’s my charge cooker. I use it exclusively for the (largely off-road) commute so pardon the reflectors and lights.

I’ve been considering swapping out the fork for a rigid one because that fork is next to pretty useless. Does anyone have any cheap steel recommendations please?

Jaymoid, I run my Charge Cooker 29er fully rigid and it’s great for blasting round the woods. Being rigid it keeps you on your toes but also benefits your riding skills no end. I’ve found it’s best run with a big high volume tyre on the front such as a 2.4 Ardent or Chunky Monkey if you need more grip. I’ve also ditched the front mech and chainrings to run it 1×9 which makes for a fantastic winter bike with loads of mud clearance and little maintenance to worry about.

My Genesis Fortitude SS at Staple Edge, Forest Of Dean.

jupiter – Member
Would a Jones steel diamond with truss fork be suitable for a 5’9″ rider?
I am just wondering if I could get the bars low enough with a truss fork, maybe have to use a negative rise stem. I should try and get a test ride, I think bothy bikes still have a demo. As jameso is a designer and owner of a Jones would like to know more about what he thinks make this bike work, is it the fork, bars and low bb height that make it. All nice bikes, shame the fortitude is no longer in production.

I’m around 5ft 8 and have no issues with my Jones.

I’ve currently got a 100mm / 0 degree stem and a 20mm lay back post.

For reference, the tip of the seat to the centre of the stem is 52.5cm and the standover with Racing Ralph 29 x 2.25’s is roughly 71cm.

PICT3102 by Ample Brew, on Flickr