new bike soon Tease post 1
02-26-23, 01:06 PM
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new bike soon Tease post 1
I am getting close to getting a new bike, still month or two out,
but to release internal pressure and have some fun will do some tease posts
raw fork
paint idea
painted fork
but to release internal pressure and have some fun will do some tease posts
raw fork
paint idea
painted fork
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02-26-23, 01:34 PM
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Dave Kirk?
Looks like his work and JB’s paint booth.
Assuming that’s the frame in the background, am guessing straight seat stays and fender/ rack mounts.
Looks like his work and JB’s paint booth.
Assuming that’s the frame in the background, am guessing straight seat stays and fender/ rack mounts.
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will the bike's name be the "joker?"
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As much as I like my Vagner and Newvex fork crowns, the sloping ones like yours have gotta be my favorite. How can that be a month or two out?
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Yes straight stays, rack and fender in the back fender on the fork. all in prep for commuting and maybe joining a gugie adventure
will do details on process and decisions made for this when i get the bike together
since the kirk is out of the bag, this is Joe Bell paint... not pretty sure the clear coat was not done at this point so this paint will get even better looking
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02-26-23, 04:17 PM
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add in a bunch of work, some vacation and it all adds up. process takes time so i am in patiend mode
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02-26-23, 06:02 PM
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Dayum!
That colorway pops! Excellent choice in contrasting colors - and the frame detail is astounding. Not that I'm surprised, having had the opportunity to closely scrutinize Dave's exquisite 753 example at Cino in 2021, which he not only displayed, but also rode - hard - on both days.
Looking forward to seeing the bike all its glory after you complete the build process
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That colorway pops! Excellent choice in contrasting colors - and the frame detail is astounding. Not that I'm surprised, having had the opportunity to closely scrutinize Dave's exquisite 753 example at Cino in 2021, which he not only displayed, but also rode - hard - on both days.
Looking forward to seeing the bike all its glory after you complete the build process
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Beautiful frame!
Great choice of craftsmen to build and paint. It's great to see a proper, ventilated and filtered, paint booth so the painter isn't killing himself slowly and polluting the neighborhood with the fumes.
I'm helping the wife of an old-time bike painter to clear out a lifetime accumulation of bike components and tools. Back when we all wanted Imron he sprayed a lot of frames with it. It is heartbreaking to know that he is now suffering some serious health effects, possibly in part because of all those beautiful frames he painted for us.
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Great choice of craftsmen to build and paint. It's great to see a proper, ventilated and filtered, paint booth so the painter isn't killing himself slowly and polluting the neighborhood with the fumes.
I'm helping the wife of an old-time bike painter to clear out a lifetime accumulation of bike components and tools. Back when we all wanted Imron he sprayed a lot of frames with it. It is heartbreaking to know that he is now suffering some serious health effects, possibly in part because of all those beautiful frames he painted for us.
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Real nice.
I'm liking those stout chain stays..
I'm liking those stout chain stays..
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he does build to rider weight but the stays seem to be in line with most versions of the frame
it was a bt of a surprise to me (will go into in more in future post about process and details) that after looking at my question response he suggested the jk special, with is his version of a full on race bike JK Special | Kirk Frameworks The JK Special Story | Kirk Frameworks
but the stays seem to be in line with most versions of the frame it was a bt of a surprise to me (will go into in more in future post about process and details) that after looking at my question response he suggested the jk special, with is his version of a full on race bike JK Special | Kirk Frameworks The JK Special Story | Kirk Frameworks
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Didn’t mean to steal your thunder, Jim, it was a wild guess based on your preciously stated desire to get something from Dave.
Can’t blame you, his work is absolutely stellar.
Wishing you many happy miles on this when it gets built.
Can’t blame you, his work is absolutely stellar.
Wishing you many happy miles on this when it gets built.
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Stunning! BTW, "Kirk" is Scottish for "Church." Your sister should be pleased! 
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The first thought which came to my mind when I saw this workmanship was it would be a shame to cover it up with paint!
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but IIRC he reccomend paint if you are close to salt water, as there can be a reaction with the brazing material due to salt air
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Lol, good memory there, My sister is not much into bikes but she will laugh at this
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fav part…
cable routing. I always wondered why not the headset. Never seen anyone do that before and I think its brilliant.
Will she have a name?
What group are you thinking?
fav part…
cable routing. I always wondered why not the headset. Never seen anyone do that before and I think its brilliant.
Will she have a name?
What group are you thinking?
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That is going to be absolutely gorgeous and a great ride, congrats!!
Keep us updated on the whole process.
He knows how to build some great looking and great riding bikes!
Keep us updated on the whole process.
He knows how to build some great looking and great riding bikes!
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ultegra r8000 (last mechanical ultegra) 50/34 and 11-34 with velo-orange grand cru long reach brakes
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Wow Jim, just WOW! Looking fwd to seeing it in person one of these days....Don
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Doc, you have a really good eye
Yes straight stays, rack and fender in the back fender on the fork. all in prep for commuting and maybe joining a gugie adventure
will do details on process and decisions made for this when i get the bike together
since the kirk is out of the bag, this is Joe Bell paint... not pretty sure the clear coat was not done at this point so this paint will get even better looking
Yes straight stays, rack and fender in the back fender on the fork. all in prep for commuting and maybe joining a gugie adventure
will do details on process and decisions made for this when i get the bike together
since the kirk is out of the bag, this is Joe Bell paint... not pretty sure the clear coat was not done at this point so this paint will get even better looking