Jumbo Jims - any up...
 

[Closed] Jumbo Jims - any updates or news ?

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Hi all. Any news of their availability , cost or weight ?

It's either a pair of these or new lighter wheels

Ta


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 2:50 pm
 gee
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October ish, 960g or 1150g for a snakeskin version.

GB


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 3:56 pm
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I'm waiting on a set of the 4" snakeskins. Schwalbe UK keep asking but no word as yet...

22lb Beargrease anyone?

GB


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 6:00 pm
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4” and 990 grams 😀


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 6:11 pm
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A set of these could knock over a kilo off the bike over a set floaters. Not a bad upgrade at all.


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 6:22 pm
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Yep,^ that's what I'm thinking.
I could build up a wheels set but just swapping to these will save 1lb per wheel.
Not bad for £160 ish quid ( plus a few quick back when I sell the current tires )

Cheers all


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 7:17 pm
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22lb Beargrease anyone?

[url= http://www.bikerumor.com/2014/05/15/did-fair-wheel-bikes-build-the-worlds-lightest-fat-bike/ ]19.2lb fat bike [/url] 😉


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 7:28 pm
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I was planning on building something similar but I'm still not 100% sure how much I'll use it.
Having a cheap, light ish fatty will do for now, and these tires will go along way in helping.


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 8:17 pm
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Gee's is damned impressive I must say! It feels a lot lighter than it is too, as you take one look and think 'well that'll weigh a ton...'

I want one.


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 8:23 pm
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Chinese carbon fatty frames n forks don't cost much now - 1300g frame and 600g fork for under £450.
Not seen any reviews but also not spent much time searching for them either 🙂

Soooo tempted


 
Posted : 28/08/2014 8:49 pm
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Yes but mine isn't fragile...

GB


 
Posted : 29/08/2014 1:32 pm
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That you've yet to discover! I'd have no qualms getting a Chinese one, for something which is more about the novelty than anything!


 
Posted : 29/08/2014 1:38 pm
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Do it. Chinese carbon frame and 65mm rims with 1x10 wouldn't be more than a couple of pounds more than mine.

We can be fat together.


 
Posted : 29/08/2014 6:34 pm
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Wedding first. Then bikes. It's my life mantra at the moment! 😉

[url= http://www.dengfubikes.com/product/detail.php?id=188 ]£340 shipped[/url]. Must resist...


 
Posted : 29/08/2014 6:41 pm
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I wouldn't be buying a Chinese carbon fatty just yet, those tha have received them seem to be having problems !


 
Posted : 30/08/2014 8:31 pm