1a2bcio8 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I thought I would upload a picture of my new bike to promote JaF as I was offered such an amazing service that I feel Josh deserves something in return. I experienced a very prompt service with communication and an interest in my needs that went well beyond expectations. The value/service ratio is high. The bike rides really well. The steel feels good with the right amount of dampening - I don't see myself returning to alu at any point. I'm happy and definitely recommend using JaF 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 looks nice man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clerictgm Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) I really-really want to see this bike in action. Because it so outstanding. Gear ratio? Is it still good for trials? Edited May 20, 2013 by clerictgm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) seat tube gusset for 360 resistance? i like! geo? ht around 75° i´d guess Edited May 20, 2013 by FamilyBiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials-Mikey Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 i agree with you ben havn't seen a jaf frame yet that doesn't look sexual. props on the build and to josh that frame looks mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJsy Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Looking good Ben, I like the cranks as well. Have you ever thought about using a 24" bmx frame and fork? Something like the sunday model c http://cruiserrevolution.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jim-bauers-sunday-model-c.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'm not sure about this bike, looks-wise. A little bit too tall seattube for me, but then you are a big dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecwray Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 looks like a massive bmx with the wrong bar and stem on, but still cool looking bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Looks great, guessing the high seat tube is for hang stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Looks great, guessing the high seat tube is for hang stuff? Or just that Ben is tall as fook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Thanks for the comments. I was expecting more criticism given that my frame is looking even more bmx like... I really-really want to see this bike in action. Because it so outstanding. Gear ratio? Is it still good for trials? 24:14 at the moment but it's too much. I can still sidehop reasonably but backhops aren't very doable. I'm going to drop down to 24:15 and give that a go. I want to continue doing trials lines but in a more tech sense than distance/height so having a harder gear shouldn't impinge too much. seat tube gusset for 360 resistance? i like! geo? ht around 75° i´d guess Yeah that's the area I tend to break bikes so that gusset will hopefully help against that happening. The head angle is indeed 75. Good guess! Instantly it's opened up front wheel moves. I was concerned it might be too much but it's perfect. Looking good Ben, I like the cranks as well. Have you ever thought about using a 24" bmx frame and fork? Something like the sunday model c http://cruiserrevolution.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/jim-bauers-sunday-model-c.jpg This is something I've talked to Nick Cooke about or he's suggested. I'm unsure about moving too far away from trials geo though to the extent that it's not enjoyable to do it even on a lower, more tech level. Looks great, guessing the high seat tube is for hang stuff? It's for hang nothings, my height and the aesthetic the seat-tube pressed right into the frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Looks sweet Ben. Someone needs to make a high rise bar (4"+) for us 24" street folk. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialarn Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 That looks sick man! I would really like to have that frame with a litle higher BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) Looking good ben, can still see you dwarfing it... What forks are they? (unless they're "those" forks than have needed some extra testing or something) Edited May 24, 2013 by Skoze 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 (edited) haha that was subtle skoze. uber subtle Edited May 24, 2013 by ben_travis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Hey man, i'm just a patient future customer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 They're prototype forks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Should be an interesting to see Ben going brakeless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Barspin-tastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted May 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 I put a 70mm stem on it yesterday and the difference for bar spins was very significant. I'm looking forward to getting right into them when I'm better! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialarn Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 I put a 70mm stem on it yesterday and the difference for bar spins was very significant. I'm looking forward to getting right into them when I'm better! Photo ? :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Just pulled this sweet pic of Ben's new steed from JAF Bikes facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemekeetja Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Is it me or the bike just looks out of proportion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted June 5, 2013 Report Share Posted June 5, 2013 Is it me or the bike just looks out of proportion?The proportions are different to normal because Ben's proportionately different in size to most people, but calling it "out" of proportion might be a little heavy-handed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemekeetja Posted June 7, 2013 Report Share Posted June 7, 2013 The proportions are different to normal because Ben's proportionately different in size to most people, but calling it "out" of proportion might be a little heavy-handed Didnt mean it in a bad way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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