Rob Leech Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) 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. Edited February 20, 2013 by Rob Leech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Hi All, our Trialtech/Inspired steerer extensions are now up and available through the website . http://www.jaf-bikes.co.uk/components This extension allows for a higher bar/stem setup when using the Trialtech Sport, Insiped Fourplay or Inspired Team forks. Please get in touch if you have any questions or quieries about this product . Thanks for reading, Josh Leech, Jaf Bikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Awesome stuff. Someone definitely needed to start making runs of these and it looks like you've done a nice tidy job of it too. Winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Well they look very good! I can see those being very popular. I'm semi-tempted to give one a try at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 they do look nice, the ones ive seen in person look even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 A while back Adam made me something similar for my Inspired forks and it worked perfectly. It's a strong system and it's very effective, so if you want to raise your stem this is a good way of going about it They look great too Josh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Please make some for other forks! If I could tap urbans and use one of these it would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Please make some for other forks! If I could tap urbans and use one of these it would be ideal. I think it was Carl who had a steerer extension made for some forks a while ago. Im sure if you get in touch they could probably sort you out with something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Please make some for other forks! If I could tap urbans and use one of these it would be ideal. Hi Dan, it is possible, but the problem with it is that it's quite a costly job to do. I'd need to get the forks sent to me, tap them, make the extension to suit and then post them back, which for most wouldn't seem worth the money (£25 for the work and extension plus return postage, comes out around £32.00, which it seems some think is too much to spend on extending their steerer). But if you want it doing, Get in touch, it is possible . EDIT- You've got to remember that to tap an echo steerer, you'd be looking at around M20, which isn't a cheap tap/dies set to buy . I think it was Carl who had a steerer extension made for some forks a while ago. Im sure if you get in touch they could probably sort you out with something He did indeed, but this was a welded steel insert . I haven't yet thought of a way to do it safely with aluminium steerers, but it is taking up some brain space atm . Cheers, Josh. Edited October 12, 2012 by Rob Leech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks for the reply mate! I wonder if my dad would be able to get one from work (works at a big engineering company) which would take the hassle out of things. Are they quite a rare / unused tap set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the reply mate! I wonder if my dad would be able to get one from work (works at a big engineering company) which would take the hassle out of things. Are they quite a rare / unused tap set? No, I wouldn't say so. What sort of thing does his company make? That was a guestimantion btw, I will check it out properly now and find out the correct size and pitch . EDIT- Dan, measure the internal diameter of your steerer and pop me a message chap . Edited October 12, 2012 by Rob Leech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Reynolds Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Rob, the fitting instructions links you to the terms and conditions Edit, just seen it's down the page, my bad Edited October 12, 2012 by Martin Reynolds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Reynolds Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 My only criticism is your website layout. It'd make navigation much easier if you had a standard navigation bar across the top or left side, which was exactly the same amongst all pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Nice to see new products and companies sprouting! Your website needs changing though, it's really not very friendly to use or on the eye - don't take this as a dig, it's just advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Your website needs changing though, it's really not very friendly to use or on the eye - don't take this as a dig, it's just advice. Yeah, this is something I'm working on (slowly), should be changing pretty soon . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koxxboy14 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 any idea when your going to be making custom aluminium frames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Hi, I'm still struggling to find a heat treatment plant for it atm, everyone that I go to either dosen't want to know or wants a horrendous amount for a single frame. As soon as I've found one, you'll certainly see a few prototypes around . Cheers, Josh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koxxboy14 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Ok cheers. Any idea how much a 24" frame would weigh in steel?(A rough estimate) If I choose the thin tubing option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Somewhere in the region of 1.8-1.9kg, tubing dependant. Possibly lighter if you were on an all-out weight mission and used thinner-walled tubing again, but at that weight you'd be more than solid enough to ride normally and not have to worry about longevity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted January 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Pretty big update today. I announced our new product line this afternoon on facebook, so here it is (descriptions have been taken straight from FB, so sorry for the repetition)- Jaf 180mm disc rotor, weighing in at 101g (minus bolts). With weight:strength ratios in mind, this rotor is designed to be as light as possible, yet also as hard to bend or buckle as possible! Jaf 160mm disc rotor, 83g (minus bolts). With weight:strength ratios in mind, this rotor is designed to be as light as possible, yet also as hard to bend or buckle as possible! Jaf 4 bolt brake booster. Designed to be as minimal as possible, yet still add stiffness to your spongy magura. Also encorporating cross-over clips to stop any unwanted breakages. Jaf 2 bolt brake booster. Designed to be as minimal as possible, yet still add stiffness to your spongy magura. Also encorporating cross-over clips to stop any unwanted breakages. Jaf full ring. Made from stainless steel, this ring can withstand most types of brick, rock, wood, metal, whatever you're riding! And if it dosen't, it can simply be bent back with no chance of cracking or breaking! Showing the freewheel spacer designed to blend in with the bash. Jaf half ring. Designed with weight and strength in mind by encorporating lage cutouts and the removal of unnecessary material. Made from stainless steel, this ring can withstand most types of brick, rock, wood, metal, whatever you're riding! And if it dosen't, it can simply be bent back with no chance of cracking or breaking! Showing the freewheel spacer designed to blend in with the bash. Jaf smooth cam. Made from stainless steel, these cams are able to take any and all the power put through the drivetrain. Jaf toothed cam. With a small toothed cut out on the outside edge, this cam allows for easy adjustment of your wheel, and with these being constructed from stainless steel, there's no chance of any breakages! Last but not least, the Jaf FlexiTech frame protector- Flat you say? Not with this piece of kit. Using a resin designed to stay flexible once cured, yet still attain the structural characteristics of a standard epoxy, this protector can be bent and curved, opening it up to endless possibilities of positioning on your frame. Combining carbon fiber with diolen (a polyester based fiber used in the manufacture of boat hulls where collisions are inevitable) creates a strong, yet impact absorbing part that will keep your frame safe from any crash or bail you may encounter. This part can also be cut easily with a sharp pair of scissors, so if you wanted, you could make 2 chainstay protectors out of it, or cut it into sections and place it where you are most likely to hit the frame, it's your choice! Available to buy very soon.............. Cheers, Josh Leech, Jaf Bikes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 After seeing the pictures on Faceache. The full ring and half ring got me thinking it was a disc rotor although the spacing was quite big lol. Liking the look of the new range of stuff you have got going on. Keep up the hard work! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Awesome stuff all round dude, nice one. Impressive stuff.Those cams look like they've got a massive range of adjustment on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Wow really nice products, I'd definitely be interested in one of the bash rings pending price Also congratulations to Jack on winning a down tube protector. Edited January 9, 2013 by JMCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Some prices would be good josh, I really want a half ring and a down tube protector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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