All City Junk Yard Dog (JYD)
08-03-14, 06:12 PM
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I really, really like this!! I've wanted a simple make-me-feel-like-a-kid-again single speed bike for several years now and I'm just putting the finishing touches on my build. I want my SS to be 26" wheels so I picked up a 1993 Rockhopper frameset. I want something a little more sporty than an old MTB but that's what is available for what I'm willing to pay. If this JYD came in a 26" version, I'd give serious consideration to buying one.
11-09-14, 05:10 PM
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Anyone else gotten/built there's up yet?
Picking up my frame Tuesday or so this week!
Picking up my frame Tuesday or so this week!
01-19-17, 05:56 PM
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ZOOOOOOOMBIEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
So whats the build weight on these coming out to be? I found a frame, might pick it up and sell off my big block since I find myself wanting to changes to it leaning further and further toward a comfy cruiser. But I dont want to lug a monster up and down five flights everytime i go riding :/
So whats the build weight on these coming out to be? I found a frame, might pick it up and sell off my big block since I find myself wanting to changes to it leaning further and further toward a comfy cruiser. But I dont want to lug a monster up and down five flights everytime i go riding :/
01-23-17, 09:10 AM
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ZOOOOOOOMBIEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
So whats the build weight on these coming out to be? I found a frame, might pick it up and sell off my big block since I find myself wanting to changes to it leaning further and further toward a comfy cruiser. But I dont want to lug a monster up and down five flights everytime i go riding :/
So whats the build weight on these coming out to be? I found a frame, might pick it up and sell off my big block since I find myself wanting to changes to it leaning further and further toward a comfy cruiser. But I dont want to lug a monster up and down five flights everytime i go riding :/
01-23-17, 12:22 PM
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Yeah, mine is NOT light, but also not very heavy. I have it built up with pretty quality parts and my guess is that it is in the mid 20's for weight? I race SSCX on it and my fat body slows me down more than the bike. It's fun. Buy it. You will never regret it.
01-23-17, 01:11 PM
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The shop is trying to sell it for $790. Feels like way too much! What say you?
01-24-17, 01:30 AM
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If a shop is selling for that much, I mean you have little choice. I bought mine at my LBS as they got the last frame in my size. They wanted $700. I offered $550 (retail I believe), 2 large pizzas, and a six pack of the mechanic's choice. They took that offer. One sold here in Seattle brand new for $625. But $790 is robbery. It is limited and cool, but no special steel or anything too unique, especially with a log lady as a new option.
01-24-17, 01:40 AM
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That Junk Yard Dog is kinda a funky retro-modern-chameleon looking thing. Sort of hard to look at but hard to look away at the same time. I'd buy one for sure if I "needed" a new bike.
It reminds me of Russell Mitchell's bike from the old Biker Build-off show. A simplistic industrial looking bike:
It reminds me of Russell Mitchell's bike from the old Biker Build-off show. A simplistic industrial looking bike:
01-24-17, 11:41 AM
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Well negotiations have opened a $699. So im hopeful I may get it at a price I can justify. Im thinking I'll probably run 38mm road tires or BG Rock N Road on it, since what I'm after is a primarily road going fixed gear that I'm sure might see light trail use with mtb-ish geometry. What wheels do you think I would have to look for?
01-24-17, 06:02 PM
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Well, the JYD might not be the frame you want if that's the idea. I run White Industries cranks and a 38t chainring as big as I am comfortable trying to get it to clear. I currently run H Plus Son TB14s laced to Chris King hubs with a Chris King 17t cog. I run Maxxis Minion's when I ride it as a MTB, and Compass Steilacooms when it is in SSCX mode. I previously ran Rock N' Roads and loved them, but gave them to my friend for his Nature Boy.
I honestly think you should consider a Nature Boy. I had one before the JYD and it handled most XC trails well. I had some wide flatbars on the NB and it was a blast. My JYD pretty much adopted all of the parts from the Nature Boy. $500 retail and no one is going to up that price.
I love my JYD but would never pay above retail for it.
I honestly think you should consider a Nature Boy. I had one before the JYD and it handled most XC trails well. I had some wide flatbars on the NB and it was a blast. My JYD pretty much adopted all of the parts from the Nature Boy. $500 retail and no one is going to up that price.
I love my JYD but would never pay above retail for it.
01-26-17, 10:40 PM
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*cough* pompino *cough* You could throw a carbon fork on a new frame for way less than $700.
01-28-17, 12:13 AM
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All City JYD
I bought a med size JYD from a Trek store mechanic that I found hiding in the back. FYI, All City makes great mid level frame sets...its beautiful plus; the ride is very lively, segmented fork is compliant and is a good balance of quick n stable with 29 x 50 GK tires. I think the Log Lady with the 27.5 rims would be an even better design choice and is testament to the feedback they got from the JYD. I want to add a faster,
48 x16 geared- SS, steel frame road bike, short cockpit, 16.5" reach, with fast rollin g 32 width tires on light Wabi rims and drop bars. I realize I could do it to the JYD, but want another bike build. And yes I like the Wabi bikes, n Bens bike store offers the Orange frame as a complete bike built for them by Waterford...Any recommendations for a batch built niche frame in the 5 TO 800.00 dollar range for the frame.
48 x16 geared- SS, steel frame road bike, short cockpit, 16.5" reach, with fast rollin g 32 width tires on light Wabi rims and drop bars. I realize I could do it to the JYD, but want another bike build. And yes I like the Wabi bikes, n Bens bike store offers the Orange frame as a complete bike built for them by Waterford...Any recommendations for a batch built niche frame in the 5 TO 800.00 dollar range for the frame.
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