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Genesis, brother, fairlight, kona, surly, all city… the steel disc market is flooded - why bother competing against investment and buying power?
Are there many other builders offering quality traditional frames built in the UK from the good stuff at this sort of price.
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Because that's what consumers demand
Are there many other builders offering quality traditional frames built in the UK from the good stuff at this sort of price.
No, which is why I think the price is very good. I just don't think it's the way to go if you want to make any money.
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Mercian seems like the main comparator. When I bought my BJ back in 2004 I also looked at them. At the time they were more expensive so I went with BJ, which were an amazing bargain (same price as a surly...)
Just looked at the Mercian website and their frames are in the £1500-2000 range for lugged 725 made in the UK. And similarly old school designs. So this new BJ seems very in line with that. Given Brother has just released a new canti frame it seems like there is a market for bikes that don't follow the disc brake modern vibe.
Wish them all the best with the new venture. Not easy to get something I've this going and I'm glad the BJ name is getting another lease of life.
PhilDAS
Momentum
I think it's partly that and partly because even now, they're only going to sell a few lugged bikes to older enthusiasts who care about the heritage. When you can buy a (half) 853 fairlight with disc brakes for the same price, they won't be attracting many new customers other than those who already own several bikes.
Change with the times or be left behind and all that