BobJackson

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• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 7 months, 3 weeks

  

  Taiwanese chrome ≠ Leeds proper Yorkshire chrome though right?

• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 7 months, 3 weeks

  

  I guess we'll see how it wears, I've got a chrome BMX from 1995 that has been stored in various high humidity locations and no bubbling.

  Stainless would have been even more expensive than this and as @PhilDAS brazing stainless doesn't guarantee perfection/longevity when left raw/polished.

  Tig welding stainless is a different prospect, but not the aesthetic we're going for.

• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 7 months, 3 weeks

  

  This is perfection!

• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 7 months, 3 weeks

  

  Hi all, thanks for the comments.

  Rear end (and lugs) are indeed chromed rather than stainless, not sure what the reservation with chrome on an off road bike is? Tougher than a paint finish so better protection from chain slap etc, plus shiny. Bike will be looked after, it's not a winter commuter.

  The build was put together to be functional for the "gravel"/SFAB around Yorkshire and the hilly roads that connect it all. A shiny silver triple, bar end shifters and klampers would have been pretty, maybe next time.

  Chrome is an option @Skülly , we're also looking at options for mounting plant pots in bottle cages for the "at one with nature" vibe, are you happy to consult on this?

  With the weather turning the shop has been busier so not had a chance to get back on here with photos. Please see attached.

• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 7 months, 3 weeks

  

  Did you just assume our religion?

• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 8 months

  

  We were outside frame saving and the sun was shining.

  "Crust-esqe" are Crust not just World Tours with disc tabs?

  The frame needs cleaning up and head badge fitting then we'll get some photos.

  Hoping to have this built and rolling for the Magic Rock Gravel Escape on Sunday.

• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 8 months, 1 week

  

  Thanks for all the feedback, keep an eye out as this one is destined for a life in The Smoke.

  a few more photos below.

• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 8 months, 1 week

  

  We put alot of work into this one.

  More close ups on the instagram

• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 11 months, 2 weeks

  

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

• Bob Jackson Cycles

  in Bikes & Bits • 11 months, 2 weeks

  

  @ibob keen eye!

  The customer has one of these