Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

I know you guys seem to like this bike, thought you'd like to see how it died. #seemsfine

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It looks like the builder let the yoke get too how when he welded it and the material became too brittle.

Probably. Also that yoke looks way too thin for a bike like that, it has no resistance at all against bending from side to side. Making it an easy target for metal fatigue..

I just read on instagram that he had had the frame metal plated.
That is some shoddy engineering..
And you're right. The plate could've used some additional reinforcement as well!

I'm looking for a reasonable alternative to the jones loop bar and these seem to fit the bill. Could you tell me what they are?

Alpkit

They're Nitto Albatross. Pricey, but very nice.
These are 99% the same thing and I think the bend is more similar to the loop bar.

Ultra Romance's new Crusts bikes Romanceur

Verging on anti, trying way too hard.

It is Poppi/ turbo/ultra romances bike, so trying too hard is possibly all part of the plan. Anyway, I'm not keen, much prefer the Crust Evasion frameset.

What are the brakes?

Paul Klampers at a guess

Paul Klampers at a guess

Correct:

With frame pumps (rather than mini pumps) what are the best ways to attach them?

I'm pretty impressed with this. Although it's a little flimsy it works almost as well as a track pump and fits most frames without needing braze-ons.

Paul Comp. Clampers.. I mean, what else could it be? #MURICA!

Under the top tube, velcro strap to hold it in place?

Thats amazing. 9.5/10, needs silver rack or basket!

Definately needs a wald!

edit - new page fail

Love the orange frame, any more details?

Thanks, but I need the width of the Jones Loop, which all other options with requisite sweep sacrifice.

If anyone is selling a Jones Loop 710, PM me please and I’ll give you a reasonable amount of money for them.