new bike tease post #2
03-24-23, 04:59 PM
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new bike tease post #2
Ok this is not much of a tease, but consider it a tease as it is not a) in my hands yet and b) built
but my almost here Dave Kirk JK special
I would say if you ever have thought about a custom go for it.
the expericence with Dave and Joe Bell has been amazing
but my almost here Dave Kirk JK special
I would say if you ever have thought about a custom go for it.
the expericence with Dave and Joe Bell has been amazing
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03-24-23, 05:28 PM
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Nor the satisfaction and reward especially considering or despite all that which is huge with the proper mindset.
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Beautiful!
03-24-23, 06:58 PM
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Beautiful and outstanding!!!
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03-24-23, 07:02 PM
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Wow. That’s amazing. My size too. What’s the geometry and clearance?
03-24-23, 07:28 PM
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POPS!
custom is fun.
I've done steel (single + tandem) and cf.
I want a DeSalvo custom Ti. Should ride to Ashland to get fitted. Craig & Jon used different techniques.
custom is fun.
I've done steel (single + tandem) and cf.
I want a DeSalvo custom Ti. Should ride to Ashland to get fitted. Craig & Jon used different techniques.
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03-24-23, 07:54 PM
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Well that's nice.
03-24-23, 07:58 PM
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Thats really beautiful. What tubing did you go with?
I once went to see a Holland bike listed on the local CL. Turned out to have a Joe Bell paint job, which was fantastic! Unfortunately the bike had some serious damage and I had to pass, but that paint really stood out. I can see yours is even more spectacular.
I once went to see a Holland bike listed on the local CL. Turned out to have a Joe Bell paint job, which was fantastic! Unfortunately the bike had some serious damage and I had to pass, but that paint really stood out. I can see yours is even more spectacular.
03-24-23, 08:18 PM
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Good on ya! I'm right behind ya; Joe is working his magic as I type.
03-25-23, 07:53 AM
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That is going to be an amazing bike!!!!
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03-25-23, 08:28 AM
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Wow! That is stunning.
03-25-23, 08:38 AM
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Thanks for sharing with us-really lovely.
03-25-23, 09:02 AM
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Thats really beautiful. What tubing did you go with?
I once went to see a Holland bike listed on the local CL. Turned out to have a Joe Bell paint job, which was fantastic! Unfortunately the bike had some serious damage and I had to pass, but that paint really stood out. I can see yours is even more spectacular.
I once went to see a Holland bike listed on the local CL. Turned out to have a Joe Bell paint job, which was fantastic! Unfortunately the bike had some serious damage and I had to pass, but that paint really stood out. I can see yours is even more spectacular.
bike will handle 32, 28 with fenders tires, anything more would impact the ride (note as I understand it if you go Fillet brazed vs lugged you can get to 35mm tires easily
tubing: The JK Special bikes are built with a proprietary mix of tubes (chainstays, seat stays, and fork blades) made to my specifications by Reynolds of England as well as Reynolds 953 and 853 Pro
build Ultegra R8000 11 speed mechanical, Velo-Orange Gran Cru long reach brakes, Nitto stem, seatpost, and Noodle bar, Berthoud saddle, King Cage stainless, white tape and cables,
wheelset 1: White T11 hubs 32 h, H+son Archetype rims with Rene Herse 32mm stampede pass (tubes) Wheelset 2: Hope RS4 hubs, Amrbosio Nemesis 32 h rims, FMB 29 mm Cobblestone tubular and a set of Rene Herse fenders
geometry and clearance, didn't really analyze that much...again going with builder recoomendations, but he did things like longer head tube and shorter stem to help with stability at speed, but here is design
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03-25-23, 11:32 AM
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Should be a most excellent ride, Jim.
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Wow, with those colors you'll be leading the Mardi Gras parade next year?
Those housing stops on the head tube really catch the eye. Cool!
Those housing stops on the head tube really catch the eye. Cool!
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03-25-23, 02:26 PM
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Super cool. Did you tell the builder, "No load likely in the front and a trunk bag or small panniers in the rear."? Were are you planning to store it when you get to work?
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03-25-23, 04:28 PM
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Awesome, it’s the king of all media. Saw your FB post and Dave’s Instagram post and now here. Very happy for you, Jim!
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03-25-23, 10:08 PM
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I am using a Tubus rack, send it to dave and he made sure it was fit well
got some super bright ortlieb bags
at work we have bike lockers and this on very likely will get put in my cube (until facilities yells at me)
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03-25-23, 10:59 PM
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Dave Kirk building, Joe Bell painting - I guess that's okay.
Okay, that's very, very cool. A friend bought a custom from Dave Kirk. He, too, said that dealing with him and Joe Bell was great. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of the finished bike, but especially looking forward to pics of the smile on your face holding and riding it.
Okay, that's very, very cool. A friend bought a custom from Dave Kirk. He, too, said that dealing with him and Joe Bell was great. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of the finished bike, but especially looking forward to pics of the smile on your face holding and riding it.
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