Jeff Jones Talks Plus LWB Bikes 

Thanks!

Had a chance to ride it yet? Thoughts? I'm thinking of ordering one of these.

How do you like it VS your Fargo?

@@chrisE815 More comfortable and fun. But when going on really long rides, the Fargo is lighter and you dont get so tired.

But if i had to choose i would go for the Jones.

Thank you.

We have packs for the Truss forks: blog.jonesbikes.com/the-jones-truss-fork-packs-are-here/ With the Unicrown fork you can mount a rack and cages: instagram.com/p/BtUC4QhgfNF/ Front basket: instagram.com/p/BpZvr5-Bts1/

For the record, while we build each bike for the individual needs of the customer, the frames are production frames. This helps us offer an individualized spec and fit without the long wait or extra cost of a full-custom bicycle. We think it's the best of both worlds! In terms of how a Jones relates to most other bikes out there, there are a few points to consider: Our bikes put the rider in a centered position that makes suspension unnecessary in most cases, so with a Jones, you get the benefits of a rigid bicycle (greater climbing efficiency, durability, and a more responsive ride, among others), but with many other rigid bikes this isn't the case because of a more traditional geometry that puts you over the front of the bike more. Put another way: on a Jones, you won't have as much weight on your hands as you would with most bikes, and this allows you to float over bumps by gently holding onto the handlebars in a comfortable, upright position, while letting the wheels move up and down around the bottom bracket, where your weight is. When you combine this with the wide range of positions that the H-Bars give, you have a very versatile bike! I hope this helps with some of your questions, but feel free to get in touch with us if you have any others! -Brendon at Jones Bikes

Kona Unit

There is now: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M6CPiUyrTXo.html

Nope. The Unit has super tight, tucked chainstays, and a 75 degree seat tube angle. Just the opposite of a Jones LWB.

Yes. It's a medium is my size. I am 6' tall.

I would love one. What it to ship one Australia 🇦🇺. Cheers

Q: But are there downsides? A: Bigger tires with wider rims weigh more so they are not as good for sprinting since it takes a little longer to accelerate more mass. Most people I talk with are not trying to out-sprint other riders so this does not matter much to them. Q: I'm not racer but I notice on my Trek, when my tires are on the low side, I get frustrated that I'm riding slow. A: Bigger tires on wide rims do not need as much pressure to make the tire firm enough to ride well. I ride with around 11 psi and that is the correct pressure for me. I would need more pressure if I have a narrower rim or tire. If my tires are on the low side of what I should use, then I will also have a slower feeling ride like when you go lower than what your bike needs for you. More here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-i2ooV7GIZKs.htmlfeature=shared&t=91 Q: Is there a reason why Jones Bike low-pressure tires don't have the same characteristics? Or is more like, "who cares about speed when the handling and comfort is better?" A: Wider rims with bigger tires use lower pressures. Example: Monster trucks are much heavier than normal trucks and yet they only need around 10psi because the tires are so big. Bigger tires with lower pressure give a smoother ride with excellent traction and lower rolling resistance, especially on bumpy or soft terrain. More here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iAakRP_FCMc.htmlfeature=shared&t=797 Q: Also, going down those stairs, I love the way the tires soak up the bumps. But doesn't there come a point at times where you bottom out the rim and bend the rim? A: Yes, just like on any bike, so I set my tire pressure before each ride so my tires are firm enough that I won't bottom out the tire on the rim too much to too hard. The rims can take some hits without bending. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UO3G-BiaQbk.htmlfeature=shared

@@VeloperatorSo cool. Thanks very much for putting in lots of effort to answer my questions. And also - great answers. Makes sense. Somehow, my mind doesn't wanna believe I can get anywhere with 11psi. But you guys make 'em and ride 'em, and your explanation about physics makes sense, so I just have force my brain to get it. Kind of like infinity, I know it exists but I still have to convince myself. I rode every day for a decade when I was kid. BMX. Then I took a cool 40 years off. About 4 years ago I walked into the bike shop and walked out with a lower end Trek Marlin 7. I had no idea what I bought. Since THEN I've ridden 9 mile/day 5 or 6 times per week and I'm so hooked. On one hand, I love my bike and it's perfect for my lower-level old-guy type of riding. On the other hand, I've always been kind of disappointed I didn't research bikes before I purchased. Maybe I should have got something else. But on the third hand, until I read about your bikes, I didn't really know what else I should've considered. It's just that recently my wrists started hurting with stock flat no-sweep bars and it led me to you. So... long story... but now finally I have an idea of what I should have bought, and also what my next purchase should be. The vids and testimonials (and your explanation above) pretty much address everything I've experienced and thought about wanting to improve to my bike. Great job - THANK YOU!

Jonathan Poon trek & surly are way before this

Simon, Please email us at jonesbikes@jonesbikes.com and we can help you better there. It depends on many things but basically you need at least one inch of clearance when standing over the top tube. The large or medium size will fit you if the stand over clearance is ok for you. The medium will have the handlebar a little closer to you since it has shorter reach. We have other riders your height and taller are on the medium size because they want to sit very upright and have more stand over clearance. If your stand over is ok on a large, then maybe that could be for you.

It's listed here: www.jonesbikes.com/packs-racks/

Jones H-Bars start at $75. Here's a Loop H-Bar for $79: www.jonesbikes.com/jones-h-bar-sg-loop-aluminum/ Have you seen the new complete Jones bikes for around $2000? www.jonesbikes.com/bicycles/ Check out this video about the Plus SWB bike released last year: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M6CPiUyrTXo.html Thanks! JJ