Jeff

About Jeff

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far Jeff has created 189 entries.

Truss fork light mount

 The light mounts are in.

I made the first few myself then sent one to Mark at Paragon Machine Works. We talked about the design and he did the rest.

The one bolt, two piece design is simple, light and clamps firmly to the fork.

The tilt is adjustable by hand if the bolt isn’t too tight.

 

It’s designed to […]

By Jeff|April 23rd, 2008|Design|0 Comments|

20.4 lb 18 speed XC bike

By Jeff|April 17th, 2008|Builds|0 Comments|

up the mountain

I went for a ride up the mountain to see if the trails were clear of snow on one of the loops I like to do from the shop. Most of the ride is on dirt roads and then it ends with some very steep and rutted motorcycle trials. It’s a good ride with […]

By Jeff|March 25th, 2008|Builds, Rides|2 Comments|

Glass Bead Blasted Finish

This is the glass bead blasted finish option.  

 It’s not as shiny as the brushed finish but it does have a nice industrial look.

 

 

By Jeff|March 20th, 2008|Builds|0 Comments|

Pure SS

Albert’s pure SS frame set. No hanger or deraileur guides.

By Jeff|March 17th, 2008|Builds|0 Comments|

Rolling Chassis

This rolling chassis shipped out last week. The rear wheel is built with a King single speed hub and has my modified XT 17-34t 6 speed cassette. This makes for a strong rear wheel and easy conversion between a geared or single speed bike.

I really like this set up.

Equal spoke tension and good chainline.

 Just a […]

By Jeff|March 17th, 2008|Builds|2 Comments|

100k

Here’s Andrew racing the 100km Mas-o-Menos in Texas on his Jones.

By Jeff|March 12th, 2008|Uncategorized|1 Comment|

Merlin visit

I visited Merlin last week to work with them on the current run of frame sets. It’s great to have such a capable team of people working hard to get everything just as I want.

 Here Josie is welding the disk tab on. This is done after the frame is welded to maintain proper placement and […]

By Jeff|March 12th, 2008|Uncategorized|0 Comments|

Portland trip

I had a great time at the North American Handmade Bike show. It was so nice to meet and talk with so many of you that I’ve been talking with via email or phone. Thanks to every one who can by to hi and talk bikes. It was a busy three days and I […]

By Jeff|March 2nd, 2008|Thoughts|0 Comments|