Bob Jackson Cycles

It was functional. They didn’t go bankrupt, they just lost staff to retirement irrc. Woodrup saw value in the name and now need a return on investment. @BobJackson correct me if I’m wrong.

Ultimately the frames as they were priced barely covered the costs of materials - tubing, lugs, brass, gas, enamelling - there was nothing left to cover labour costs or other business costs.

Following the sale of the building the business became unsustainable. The frames had become pigeon holed at a price point and there wasn't an easy way out.

We're certainly not looking at a "return on investment", we bought the name to rescue it from a similar fate Holdsworth suffered.

We're focused on keeping the name going, building quality frames here in Leeds. Realistically the prices are fairly benchmarked against similar UK operations, and significantly cheaper than some other builders. Operating at a loss isn't an option.

All the orders we've taken so far are full custom.

The posts of understanding and support are greatly appreciated, we'll keep you posted on progress.

More pics of new frames please :)

#30002 finally landed in the US and can share more info on our instagram

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That's a dam good direction

35mm tyre clearance and mudguard mounts on this is awesome.

serious business! what are the two extra bosses on the inside of the seatstay for?

@ibob keen eye!

The customer has one of these

Class

Some lug lining would really finish the frame off.
Good to see BJ frames still appreciated across the pond.

It’s beautiful.

Please post a built up photo if you receive one from the owner

We're just finalising the paint scheme for this as well.

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Looking great! I've long admired bob jackson cycles. I could see myself ordering a frameset someday

Nice new rack for my Bob. Any idea what mudguards would be best for the old end to end model? I’m running 30mm corsas which come out at ~28mm

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Vintage BJ ad In Bicycling Magazine

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Picked this up off the bay Owner thinks it's from 1971/2 frame number 7493. Messina?
The rust looks bad but it's all surface rust although the spokes on the wheels are v bad.
Might be a bit small for me but fingers crossed

Proper Bob! Yes, that looks just like an early 70s one. There’s a catalogue advert and that looks just like it. If it’s too small for you I might be interested.

Thanks. I Think it's about right. Measured up at about 56cm seat tube. I've striped off the components and binned some as they were totally knackered beyond saving unfortunately. I'm thinking about going for modern group set on after a respray 9 or 10 speed . Really like @jupiz one above unsure at the moment though

Found this online looks similar catalogue is 1971

We put alot of work into this one.

More close ups on the instagram

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well that's spectacular

A real headbadge too!
Worth clicking on the link.

Absolutely stunning!

A British "Arabesque", what a stunner. That would be the jewel in anyone's collection !

Just wondering if disc mounts would enhance or spoil it ?