This is the titanium bike I’m currently riding. It’s one of the framesets I’ve had made for me. I’m trying out the new XTR Trail hydraulic brakes. The front wheel is a Jones 135-F hub paired with the 72mm front rim and Surly’s Big Fat Larry tire. The rear wheel has a 48mm wide double wall rim with holes that I have as a sample for testing. The bike is set up with 18 gears for now.
And, in other news, two recent customers have been in touch to tell me how they are finding their Jones bikes. They seem quite pleased…
Mary now has her bike (a steel Spaceframe and truss fork) home with her in LA… “It is a truly amazing bicycle and I really appreciate all the ideas and engineering that went into the frame.”
John bought a Ti spaceframe and fork. He is now riding it over in Scotland… “I just want to say you’ve created something quite spectacular with the spaceframe, truss fork and loopbars. Sublime in fact. My expectations were sky high (and wildly inaccurate) but the bike that you boxed up and set to me a few months back has completely blown my mind.”
I’m hoping you’ll review the new rear rim and BFL tire. How much more do they weigh? (rear compared to a Flow, and BFL compared to a Larry) I ride a steel Jones with ti truss, and I like it more every ride.
John,
The Big Fat Larry is actually lighter than the Larry tires I have in stock. Both have a wire bead and 120 tpi.
It is bigger so it has more cushion and traction.
The wider rear rim makes the tire more stable at lower pressures. I’m testing three different wide 29″ rims and the weights are all different. They are all heavier than the flow but the ride is much better for me.
It’s great to hear your are enjoying the ride.
Thanks!
Jeff happy to hear your opinions on these new brakes. It will take an outstanding review from you for me to part with these BB7’s , but I have been curious for your feed back on how they compare to the BB7’s . I am also excited to hear what your thoughts are on the new wider 29 ” rims ? After 5 years of single speeding on the Ti Jones I finally put the 6 gears on the rear I bought from you 4 years ago and I am loving the bike !
digging the thumb shifts. I went to an auction a few years back and bought up 5 pair of shimanos. I love them.