Design

Specific issues, often technical, regarding bicycle design

Powder coated steel

Here’s a steel frame set with routing for a Shimano Alfine hub. It also has rack mounts front and rear, two bottle mounts and Crud Catcher mounts.

By Jeff|March 23rd, 2009|Builds, Design, FAQs|1 Comment|

Shop project- built

By Jeff|March 11th, 2009|Builds, Design|2 Comments|

Fat build

Almost ready. Can’t want to take it out on the trails.

By Jeff|March 9th, 2009|Builds, Design|0 Comments|

Carrying stuff III

Rack mounts are now available on all frames including the Spaceframe. Here is a frame set that shipped recently.

By Jeff|March 4th, 2009|Builds, Design|0 Comments|

Powder coated Steel

The steel frames and forks are now being powder coated instead of painted. It’s a more durable and environmentally friendly finish. Looks good too. This frame has the optional rack mounts for the rear.

By Jeff|March 3rd, 2009|Builds, Design, FAQs|1 Comment|

Shop project

As well as sorting the new H-bars and the Merlin-built Jones’ I’ve also had some time (thankfully) to get back in the shop and do my thing. I’m working on some new ideas and I’ve been thinking, sketching, measuring, machining and welding when I can. It’s exciting.

By Jones Bicycles|February 20th, 2009|Builds, Design|0 Comments|

Carrying Stuff II

And this (following on from the previous post) is a bike with frame fitting soft packs…

By Jones Bicycles|February 19th, 2009|Builds, Design|1 Comment|

Carrying Stuff I

OK, I’ve some catching up to do with this blog, so there will be a fair few posts coming through in the next few days. First up some ‘adventure biking’ options with bags and racks and the like. I added some rack mounts to a bike…

By Jones Bicycles|February 19th, 2009|Builds, Design|0 Comments|

Truss fork bags

I’ve been working on ways to carry more to ride further. Bags made for the Truss fork are something I’ve wanted for a while. I’ve made custom racks to hold traditional low bags and I’ve uses the shape of the fork to hold some water for longer rides but I think bags like this […]

By Jeff|December 9th, 2008|Design|2 Comments|

Ti Diamond frame with Steel Fat fork

This fork will work with some 26″ bikes.

By Jeff|December 8th, 2008|Design, FAQs|0 Comments|