Bob Jackson (Vigorelli, etc)

that's as far as the stem will go in i reckon.

I love tiny bikes with big wheels. I think the head tube looks good.

Beautiful colour.

it's cute. like a pony.

Yawn,
That's a beautiful looking bike - do you mind me asking what frame size it is? I'm just a tad shorter than you so could do with some idea of what would be a good size to go for.
Those brake levers do look like a bit of a stretch though, would you have gone for a slightly larger frame if you were fitting risers?

Cheers.

mine just managed to fit 28c but 32 I think is doable providing that there's enough room to push the wheel back (i.e. paul trackend actually quite useful in that as it's longer than standard), althought mine was a custom build.

Ed,
Isn't yours the BLB version?
Is it made to custom measurements?

it is, but it's still a grass/manchester specific frame.

Yawn,
do you mind me asking what frame size it is? I'm just a tad shorter than you so could do with some idea of what would be a good size to go for.
Those brake levers do look like a bit of a stretch though, would you have gone for a slightly larger frame if you were fitting risers?

Cheers.

This picture is actually a little deceiving, the levers are not as far away as it suggests, check the left hand bar; the proportion is true from tis angle.

seat tube - 55cm c-t
top tube - 55cm c-c
stem - 110mm

I'm used to the bar position as I come from road bikes but with my hands on the flat bit of the bars (as you would be with risers) it's good for me. Saying that, this is a custom build so fits me, you may well want a different setup.

I would recommend a custom fit to anyone who's thinking of keeping their frame for a while. I've had many off-the-peg road bikes in past that sort of fit, this is my first that really does fit. Money well worth spending in my opinion, and it sounds as though custom builds have a shorter lead time then when I ordered mine in March '08. I finally got my hands on it 7 months later!

it is, but it's still a London/CarPark specific frame.

:P

Mine is Ice Blue Metallic, a paint invented by Dupont and used on Ford cars and Fender guitars in the mid-60's. How about that for heritage!

Alright, as you were colour nerds.

Mine is Ice Blue Metallic, a paint invented by Dupont and used on Ford cars and Fender guitars in the mid-60's. How about that for heritage!

Alright, as you were colour nerds.

I saw a Bob in that colour and instantly recognised it.

I am going to jump on the bandwagon too.
Here is a pic of my bob.
It is my favourite bike to ride, hence why it is the only one I haven't sold.

1 Attachment

No band wagon. shıt ıs good, thınk most bob owners treat the frames rıght - that swamp green colour ıs amazıng..... colour of my bmx..... but yeah, ı thınk ı saw jesus rıdııng past the gates of heaven once on a cream bob

nice bike lucky 7, great colour. is that flamboyant blue? are those the 'black' decals?

Does anyone here have a BJ in the metallic green known as VERDE GERMOGLIO??? if so i wanna see :)

that green look really nice, have you thought of printing out the colour and check out the BJ in BLB? who know they might have a BJ in that colour for you to have a butcher at.

How quickly after the final call do Bob Jackson ship frames?

have you thought of printing out the colour and check out the BJ in BLB? who know they might have a BJ in that colour for you to have a butcher at.

Print-outs are useless. Use a Pantone™ or Ral book so you and BJ are on the same page when it comes to colour. Ask them which they use.

cavendish have a bj that green at the moment built into a bike for £1000, maybe a 58cm not sure close to that.

i just got my new regal and have to place my tape correctly and i'll post mine on this thread

Having started this thread, this is what my Bob ended up like. Finished it a couple of months ago, but only just got the saddle as had a few cash flow problems. Now feel it's complete.

1 Attachment

cavendish have a bj that green at the moment built into a bike for £1000, maybe a 58cm not sure close to that.

verde germiglio? good news, i will check it out. thanks for the heads up.

Having started this thread, this is what my Bob ended up like. Finished it a couple of months ago, but only just got the saddle as had a few cash flow problems. Now feel it's complete.

Very nice, what bottle cage is that?

Thank you Frankie - It's a standard Elite Ciussi (spelling?), about £6 from anywhere.

Thanks, I've never come across one before, they look fairly more retro styled than other cheap options.

I like the Topeak 'Shuttle' stainless steel bottle cage. nice and simple, good quality too.

When I first got my bob it did look and feel BIG. But then I soon realised that it's this size for a reason...... it was made to fit me for the track. They have track geometry and this one is Manchester legal so an even higher BB. I'm 5'8 so not the tallest: it looks to me to be for a taller person.

I love it, it is the perfect fit for me and I doubt I'll ever do better. Super comfy, use it every day rain or shine and it makes me smile.

yeah yawn nice, i think that would be a little big for me too, but you are right - it's right size - mine is a touch small me thinks now, and that looks well sweeeeeet - I probably wouldnt want to go any bigger though personally....

@ superprecise - that frame has miche cranks and hubs and forget the rims, but nice set up for the grand - i'm pretty sure its that green too

What's the saddle on this? It looks lovely.
I'm not really up on my saddle knowledge, I got my brooks and it's done me perfectly, but it doesn't really suit the bike, this, however, would be perfect!