Any bikes, frames, brands, parts that are above reproach?

[ededwards]

I still remember pointing out that Jones to you Ed at ssuk and you just calmly stated " they look shit " and he was about 2 meters away from you

Ah yes, one of my more diplomatic moments....

Still, Jones must be the ne plus ultra of Emperor's New Clothes bikes - I mean, you're not going to drop £7k on one and then say "actually, it's not all that".

 

[teethgrinder]

At least it has gears!

 

[perry]

The chap at the singlespeed race didn't

For 7k you could convince anyone that any old crappy geometry was the height of excellence , you wouldn't argue with someone who could charge that for a frame .

" No really a 65degree head angle is the best "

" hmm handles a bit strange "

" well that's because you've been riding cheap 3k frames "

" oh , good point . I guess I'll have one then "

 

[fingers]

Jones

'Shopper for choppers'

(a phrase that came to mind)

 

[Skeelsie]

Kalloy, cheap and reliable.

 

[fingers]

A dawes galaxy...

And anything built from reynolds 531...

 

[fingers]

A dawes galaxy...

And anything built from reynolds 531...

Sorry I dont know where that came from.










Actually, I do have a point there...

 

[andrewl]

Nothing is beyond reproach :twisted:

Very true, every manufacturer has made a dog at some point - well most have.

I'd say that Off Road Toads go close to being unquestioned if only because hardly anyone can say they've owned or ridden one.

 

[GoldenEraMTB]

Nothing is beyond reproach :twisted:

have to agree with just a slight clarification:

no brand is beyond reproach, though certain frames/bikes definitely are beyond reproach.

don't ask me to name them

 

[john]

Nothing is beyond reproach :twisted:

Assuming you were unable to specify a time period have to (mostly) agree there.
Possible exception i guess would be something fairly niche like Pegoretti. Unlike sportsmen bike companies rarely have the 'luxury' of retiring at the top.

Oh and I agree with Ed,those Jones bikes are awful!

The styling is unconventional for sure. Would be really intruiged to ride one though.