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[Closed] Ebay Jones-ish frame but no cable guides?

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Just came across this while browsing. https://ebay.us/VuwRJP I have no intention of buying it, but it struck me as odd - looks quite nice and clean, but why doesn't it have any cable guides at all? I get that you could zip tie everything, but it just seems really odd. Any ideas?


 
Posted : 16/12/2020 6:13 pm
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Looks like a copy of a Stooge rather than a Jones.
Guess you could use stick on cable guides, they work pretty well.


 
Posted : 16/12/2020 7:02 pm
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This thing has been doing the rounds a long time, wouldn't touch it with a frozen sausage.


 
Posted : 16/12/2020 8:19 pm
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Clamp on cable guides might work.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/cables/jtek-top-tube-clampon-brake-cable-guide-254-mm-pack-of-3/


 
Posted : 16/12/2020 8:54 pm
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Have bought a couple of frames from elli, decent chap, never had an issue. Think he buys stuff to try and sells it on. Nice old boy.


 
Posted : 16/12/2020 9:12 pm
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https://ebay.us/EpZsYv

He seems to be selling the whole bike too.

I still don't get why you'd build a Ti frame with no guides whatsoever, and imo it looks a bit crap with zip ties in the build, although yes the stick on guide suggestions probably wouldn't be too bad.


 
Posted : 16/12/2020 9:27 pm
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I bet he had it made and rode it single speed, he only rides with a front brake if i remember rightly.


 
Posted : 16/12/2020 9:37 pm
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Looks like it could be quite fun for £300. Coaster brake!


 
Posted : 16/12/2020 10:17 pm