Rob Leech Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi all, just to let you know, I have recently started in business for myself under Jaf Bikes and today was the day that the website went live- http://www.jaf-bikes.co.uk With 3 years of concept testing behind us, we are now in the right place to take Jaf Bikes full time and are now taking orders for custom steel frames. Alongside this service, we will also be providing steel and aluminium frame repairs using our carbon skinning technique which we have been testing for over 8 months now. This has proven to be a highly effective means of overcoming the problems presented through welding alone. Please take a look through our site and let us know what you think! If you have any problems with the website, please get in touch and we can resolve the issues as quickly as possible. Thanks for reading, Josh Leech, Jaf Bikes. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 seen some of the weld and carbon wrap on your facebook. looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Good luck with it, and I hope it develops further! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezgonzo Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) what would be the average price for a custom frame?, or perhaps the min and max price that one might expect to pay, also what sort of time frame would be expected from the time of the order to the time it arrives @ the buyers doorstep?. Edit: ignore the last question, found the info on the website under terms and conditions, Edited July 16, 2012 by ezgonzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canardweb Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 So you don't make Aluminium custom frames??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 So you don't make Aluminium custom frames??? Not yet. Finding a place to heat treat them is proving very difficult. They all want big orders to make it worth their while - which is totally understandable. It's something he's very eager to offer when that obstacle's overcome though, from the way he talks about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) i can't read the geo on the frame picture on the home page... after a while the top logo hurts my eyes too... products + services seem very interesting though... Edited July 16, 2012 by ogre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Must say the frames have come a long way from that first one you did. If I'd have known you were gonna do them before I'd bought my 4play I'd have definitely had one from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted July 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 So you don't make Aluminium custom frames??? As Flipp said really. As soon as i find a reliable heat treater that can take on the frames, I'll start prototyping straight away . i can't read the geo on the frame picture on the home page... after a while the top logo hurts my eyes too... products + services seem very interesting though... Yeah, they didn't seem that bad when i was drawing them up, but now you say it, I'll look into getting them a bit smoother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Ooooooo! Possible next frame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Nice work Josh. I have a question to ask. I have just got some new forks ( Neon training disc) But every so often i am so tempted to go back to front hs33. Could you make some 4 bolt mount for them forks? If you could do it, it may be something i may be interested with you in future. Really liking the craftmanship you do into making frames and repairing them. Keep it up! Also what does the "Jaf" stand for? Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) Will you be making custom forks aswell with a 20mm axle option? Edited July 17, 2012 by bike_dummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Not yet. Finding a place to heat treat them is proving very difficult. They all want big orders to make it worth their while - which is totally understandable. It's something he's very eager to offer when that obstacle's overcome though, from the way he talks about it. is that red brakeless mod your new bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 It is, sooooo nice. I will steal it next time I see him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 looks pretty awesome yeah what's the difference between the red one and the marino? about the main subject it's always awesome to see small custom frame companies makes me want my own unique frame right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Josh recently added a few upgrades to my Marino, and I must admit, he did a sterling job of it as well. I was mighty impressed with the quality of the job, and everything fitted up perfectly. I have put up a little post on my blog about the updates on my frame...have a look here... http://mis-conceptions.blogspot.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) I'm already onto the man to hopefully help me out building a mini trials bike for my son! Edited July 17, 2012 by isitafox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 looks pretty awesome yeah what's the difference between the red one and the marino? It doesn't just look awesome Difference is in geo. Marino was 1030 WB (longer than I asked because he got HA wrong), 69.5 HA (asked for 71), 615 reach, +70 BB and 350 CS. Jaf is 980 WB, 73 HA, 595 reach, +70 and 350 CS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 It doesn't just look awesome Difference is in geo. Marino was 1030 WB (longer than I asked because he got HA wrong), 69.5 HA (asked for 71), 615 reach, +70 BB and 350 CS. Jaf is 980 WB, 73 HA, 595 reach, +70 and 350 CS. sounds great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Josh recently added a few upgrades to my Marino, and I must admit, he did a sterling job of it as well. I was mighty impressed with the quality of the job, and everything fitted up perfectly. I have put up a little post on my blog about the updates on my frame...have a look here... http://mis-conceptions.blogspot.co.uk Really appreciate that Ben, glad your happy with it chap . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 How much would it be to get a custom steel frame in the geo of an echo 24"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 How much would it be to get a custom steel frame in the geo of an echo 24"? Heya chap, there are a few choices that would determine the final price, but they range from 280-360 . Cheers, Josh Leech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Could I get a 1 1/8th headtube made and welded to an existing bike? I wonder how much that would be? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Could I get a 1 1/8th headtube made and welded to an existing bike? I wonder how much that would be? Pop me a message tobias and we'll have a chat . Cheers, Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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