Planet X Jack Flash classic

[mamadirt]

Getting there . . .



Just need to reassemble the pedals and sort a chain guide.

 

[mamadirt]

All done . . . for now Pedals turned out ok - pins ideally needed replacing but were seized solid so I masked them off before spraying.




Bars had been cut down so are pretty narrow even for me I may swap them out for a wider flat set as the rise, tall head tube and long top tube makes it feel massive



Chain guide is just a simple DMR hinged clamp with a Black Spire roller. May get papadirt to 3D print me a bashguard once we're back in our US home.

 

[hawkhill97]

Very shiny! Love it

 

[mamadirt]

Made it out and it rides really nice but it's a big 'un and those bars are a million miles away



I think we've been here before . . . sigh

Now I remember why I ride mostly BMX

 

[hawkhill97]

I built up a Saracen xess last year and it's been amazing for the local pump tracks and skate parks.

It's also extremely short in the top tube (it's the only MTB frame I've ever experienced toe overlap on). If you're really struggling to find a short enough frame, might be worth giving one a go (Saracen did a million similar frames in the early 2000s, I doubt there's masses between them).

 

[mamadirt]

Cheers, I'll keep a look out I remember they did the Mantra in small sizes with square tubing in the early 2Ks - always fancied one.

Edit: Not the Mantra, I think it was the Zen Extreme

 

[hawkhill97]

I also wonder if it's worth looking at 24" jump bike frames... Though not sure if 24" wheels would be utterly horrible on rough trails on a hardtail.

 

[mamadirt]

I've actually just made an offer on a little 24" Kona on the 'Bay I've owned a few in the past and to be fair they're far more suited to apartment living while we're in the UK. The Jack Flash was freakin' hard work lugging up the windy stairs

 

[hawkhill97]

Nice, good luck with the auction!

 

[adam_c__trials]

That's looking awesome! Just wanted to chime in, that stem looks on the longer side - have come across Azonic Shorty (and infinitely many clones of which) that would bring those bars a bit closer.. Good luck with the Kona