Mike, can you confirm the "X" in the serial number. Published 25 February 23. Nice guy, but he wasn't really my type. Superb Bob Jackson Vigorelli track fixed gear bike. Weight (kg). There are some paint chips and wear. Oh, one oddball thing about this bike, the rear rim has a ceramic finish(uses different brake shoes) and the front rim is a normal open pro. Bob Jackson to continue making steel frames in Leeds after Woodrup rescue Fellow Leeds frame builder Tony Woodrup and a group of investors buy 85-year-old business and plan to reopen in six. Bob Jackson Vintage city bike 27829 - Refurbished - 19" frame 449.99 Collection in person or Best Offer Bob Jackson Road Racing Bike 22" Frame Shimano 105 Group set 16 Speed Excellent 500.00 30.00 postage 1965 Bob Jackson built Merlin Bike. The seat tube had one as well up the rear. It comes complete with a smooth vintage Ofmega headset. Needs a restoration. Also the fork has long tangs. They are in great shape along with the bar tape. it has water bottle bosses and a braze on for the rear derailleur housing stop. Oh well, I can live without it! The paint finish is a stunning and lustrous metallic plue with white panels and the cutouts and lugs lined in red. Dave marsh road bike frame,campagnolo ends,bob jackson, re spray,653? Very nice. Nice bike could use a cleaning and tune-up. All Categories. Campy drop outs Reynolds tubing st c-c 48 cm st c-t 50 cm tt 55 cm the frame has a small area that is damaged. White lug lining. 55.5 cm(c-c) or 57 cm(c-t) on the seat tube and has a stand-over height of 32-1/4" The bike has always been one of my favorites and was put in my permanent collection but alas, it's not my size and i have decided to part with it. 1.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28b0g%60%60%3E1-1482461c04e-0xf1-, Vintage BOB JACKSON Road bike 56cm Campagnolo DURA ACE, Very nice old Bob Jackson. Show 30 post(s) from this thread on one page, http://gallery.me.com/danspeirs/100247/DSC_0926/web.jpg, http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medi675cropped.JPG, http://www.flickr.com/photos/strongl7606749255200/, http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/925f57907b.jpg, http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/rn/IMG_0274.jpg, http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g1s/Merlin_8.jpg. This is a Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary 753 OS tubing. Rider Height. It was complete and quite dirty. Gear inch ratios with 48t, Bob Jackson, 50.5 cm black really nice road bike, Great shape, well maintained, I bought this Bike in 2004 and based on the components that it came with. I may wind up trying to trade it for a larger Bob Jackson frame. Amongst the best known British frame builders along with Condor. All that remained was dried adhesive; I let a little Bestine saturate the crud and found I could, with a little elbow grease, use a plastic edged scraper to remove it without harming the underlying paint. Deda Elementi Newton Pista stem. This is a very rare 1980's Used Bob Jackson Road Bicycle frameset. 11042 - 1974 (taken from another post) The Bob Jackson in Question http://gallery.me.com/danspeirs/100247/DSC_0926/web.jpg unworthy1 07-24-08 01:47 PM It is spaced at 126mm in the. England by Bob Jackson Cycles. There is a new KMC gold chain installed and new shift and brake cables. Many were rather unexciting, but be on the lookout for high-end examples from the early 60's with French component exotica. Weight (kg). I will make NO money on S&H. If you ride a 24 to 25 inch or 61 to 64 cm frame. Just have to install the white bar tape to match the reflective sidewalls on the Schalbes. All Content 2005-2023 Retrobike Ltd. unless otherwise stated |. Even if wed gone in there we would have had to gut the place. Rider Height. The crown is semi sloping with slotted shoulders. Seat Tube (C to T). 0. Reynolds 531. Although they had a different framebuilding philosophy to our own, favouring more volume, they will be greatly missed. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. MichaelW Posts: 2,164. 23 3/4", 60 cm. The Jack Taylor site calls this a model Sports, and maybe it is, but it used to have a Tour of Britain sticker on it which has since flaked off. It has been finished in Oxford blue, with Cambridge blue seat and down tube panels, and the lovely lugs have been lined in red. Did a little research and emailed the Bob Jackson company( still up and going) I did verify the serial number on the fork steer tube. (LogOut/ About $700. It doesn't go through to the paint. Email. He was regarded as the best player in the world by many in the period from 1979 to 1986 but what stands out is the longevity of his career at the top of both Association Croquet and Golf Croquet. In the 1950s JRJ cycles bought the London based 'Merlin' brand name and began to produce bikes with their logo on as well as their 'Olympic' branding. Thank you and remember Bob Jackson is one of the most, renowned bike builders in England for some time. Handmade in Leeds. Bob Jackson Cycles Reynolds 531 Dou ble-Butted Road Frame from the 1950s; frame number 687 is stamped on the right side rear dropout. better late than never.my BJ Messina was built in early 1973 in Leeds, England with a serial # 9359. Posted with, Beautiful Bob Jackson road bike completely refinished by Joe Bell one of the finest craftsmen in the business. Please check out my other items. Im selling cause to many bikes perfer fat bikes now. Size: 52cm. 135mm rear spacing. Metallic silver blue. It's hard to know how old the bike is. The pedestrian models perhaps a few hundred at best. I was wondering if any one of you more educated on that matter would be able to help me identify any specs on the frame such as the rough year it was manufactured and what kind of steel was used to make it. 11/21/2022 8:22 PM . Head tube ~155. Rider Height. 48cm, Hi we are moving to Portland and I am trying to lighten the load This xs bob Jackson frame came in for a repair in a small crack in the brazing for the head tube it got fix customer paid then skipped out on picking it up for over a year. Constructed of Reynolds 531 tubing in the UK. Free shipping for many products! Vintage Favori San Remo Reynold 531 Steel 52cm Original Paint & Chrome, VINTAGE BOB JACKSON REYNOLDS 531 TOURING WINTER TRAINER ROAD BIKE CAMPAGNOLO, Vintage Bob Jackson Frame & Fork w/ Reynolds 531 Tubing & Campagnolo Drop Outs, 22.5 Bob Jackson Frameset Leeds England Frame Fork Reynolds 653 531 Campagnolo, VINTAGE BOB JACKSON LUGGED REYNOLDS 531 STEEL ROAD BIKE FRAME SET 56 x 57. Suntour shifter, Scott Mathauser, Titan II heat treated 700x35cm tires. NOT AFTER! Seat tube total length, from bottom bracket center to top, is about 25.5 inches or 64.5 centimeters. This Motobecane dates from the early 1970s and is presented in really good condition. Mavic brakes road champion handlebars. COLOR: BLUE/WHITE SEAT TUBE(CENTER-TO-TOP) 61 cm TOP TUBE(CENTER-TO-CENTER) 57 cm STANDOVER HEIGHT: 34 inches REYNOLD 531 TUBING DOUBLE BUTTED FRAME WITH CAMPAGNOLO DROPOUT& LUGS CAMPAGNOLO GROUPSET(DERAILLEURS. Find Bob Jackson's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. The Green Soul Cycles team had a great time restoring this 1960's frame. It is French Blue in colour. I haven't heard anything about them for lots of years, but they used to have a very good reputation. Seat Tube (C to T). This Frame Model has 2 Frame Examples with additional photos. 80'S BOB JACKSON ROAD BIKE FRAME AND FORK ONLY. I combine shipping. No ding, no dent in frame, it does has a few minor scratches. Published 26 February 23, The SD Worx rider became the first Belgian woman to win the cobbled classic, By Tom Davidson Very nice rear rack. Bob Jackson Tourist Commuter Custom-Built Bicycle GORGEOUS! If you do not agree with the postage charges or anything in the listing please do not bid its much easier for us to deal with happy people. It was a direct competitor to Columbus SL and was later complimentary to 753. Frame number: 8657 Tubing: Reynolds 531 Frame Type: Road/ Racing Seat Tube: 57cm(C to Top of TT) Top Tube: 57 cm(C to C) Front Dropout Width: 100mm Rear Dropout Width: 120mm Type of Rear Dropout: Long-Hori Bottom Bracket: ISO-English Steerer Size: 1 Front Derailleur Hanger: NA Rear Derailleur Hanger: Forged Gear Shifter Fittings: Band-on-Stopper Mudguard Eyelets: NA Bottle Cage Bolt Holes: NA Paint Finish: Original Paint Condition: Good/ Average Head Badge/Decal: Good Decals: Average Fittings, Left On: BB( Headset(Alatet) Frame Condition: Good condition no dents or dings a few light areas of surface rust coming through. 6 1 - 6 4. View Bob Jackson's verified business profile as Director, Construction at Teamway Builders. Designed with cantilever brake bosses and clearance for 700Cx35 tires with mudguards. Otherwise, the bike is in moderately clean condition.Maybe I'm OCD, but I really want to know what year my bikes were built. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Weight (kg). From a 2004 Dallas Morning News article, "For Robert H. 'Bob' Jackson, then a 29-year-old photographer for the Dallas Times Herald, taking a picture of Oswald's murder meant winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1964Felix McKnight, co-publisher and editor of the Times Herald, says Mr. Jackson's negative was overwhelming. 18 speeds (3 in front and 6 in front). The frame number is 512, stamped as usual with these early JRJs upside down on the upper portion of the right side dropout. None of the components are original, so theyre no help. Constructed with fine, neat brazing and lugwork. box) is $99. This Fonderist is presented in usable condition. Hover photos for details. Deda Elementi handlebars. I`m interested in steel frames at the moment and I`m currently looking over Bob jackson site. Handlebar stem: Cinelli(Alum. Made from high end Reynolds 531 butted steel tubing.This bike rides very smooth. Top Tube (C to C). English threaded Bottom Bracket and REQUIRES ONE INCH FORK AND HEADSET( NOT INCLUDED) Two sets of bottle bosses.One on downtube and one UNDER downtube This is a project that got put aside.I am a roadie looking to setup a GREAT round town bike and I got this frame. Top Tube (C to C). Items below 2kg paid for before 12.00 UK time will be posted the same working day.Items with a final value over 50.00 will be sent via Royal Mail Airsure. Aug 20, 2014 - This is an overview of a restoration we did for one of our customers. Wooley Bridge Ind Estate. The Jackson table is a precise and stable table with interchangable tops for spinal surgeries, orthopedic and trauma procedures, and imaging. and bottom bracket thread is English standard. People will be wanting disc brakes so you do need to move with the times but I dont want to lose the essence of what Jackson's is.. and struck up his torch again, soon amassing a full order book for his meticulously made lightweight bikes. type of antique ranging from the 16. th century. After the war he returned. complain when they receive the item. Includes matching fork, 1 threaded headset, English thread bottom bracket(Phil Wood Bottom Bracket Installed)spindle. New tubes& tune-up will be needed since it has been sitting for a while Please review all pictures carefully. Bath Has a some paint chips but no dents. VINTAGE BOB JACKSON ROAD RACING REYNOLDS 531 STEEL FRAME. $1,625.00. Ready to build! Bob Jackson began producing bicycles in 1935, with a hiatus during WWII while Jackson served in the RAF. Mudguard eyes, and it has a brass Tecalamet bottom bracket grease nipple. Well be bringing in new blood, bringing in new apprentices. Please remember to request an invoice so I can remove the automated $199 shipping fee from you purchase. Free delivery for many products! Bob Jackson frames have been around for a very long time. 53 CM Frameset Please note this item shows wear. You will not be disappointed! I had this bike built and it has been really well cared for there is a scratch on one of the Bob Jackson decals as shown. Thanks! Specification: Frame and Forks: Reynolds 531 Double-Butted New Alloy Headset Brazed-on bottom mudguard eyes Brazed-on bottom bracket cable guide Brazed-on gear lever boss Brazed-on pump pegs Simplex forged dro, Bob Jackson 60th ann 753 custom frame & fork. This bike is in excellent condition and obviously saw little use. Based on the photos on the Bob Jackson site, I'd say it's a Messina. Bob Jackson were one of the most prolific names in Bicycle framebuilding, with customers all around the world and were well known to bicycle connoisseurs. I am assuming the used sequential numbering: judging by the fact of only that chainstay cable-stop brazeon, and are those the long Campy DOs, or Zeus? Which I believe dates it to 1952 when Bob Jackson was still using his JRJ initials on his frames. Rear chain stays are of generous length so my size 13 shoe will clear rear panniers. 531 Super Tourist. + -. This bike is a Bob Jackson, made with Reynolds 531 steel, it has the original pannier rack, full length mud guards and so on, it is a stunning looking. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. I've seen a few, but have never ridden or owned one. Ask for pictures so you know what you getting. The Saddle is a Fizik. 6 2 - 6 5. Bob Jackson (John Robert Jackson) started out as JRJ Cycles in 1935. My grandpa [Woodrup founder, Maurice] was in partnership with Bob after World War II, said Woodrup. Seat Tube (C to T). Ill also include the stock Tektro pads. Weinmann. YOU ARE BIDDING ON: USED Bob Jackson Frameset sz. CINELLI B.B. thank you and have a good day. Grips: Portland Design Works Dapper Dan Light Brown Leather Ergo Grips. On Jan-14-14 at 11:04:44 PST. Home; Post Ad FREE; Search. Vintage 58 cm Bob Jackson road frame and fork made with the legendary Reynolds 531 steel. Woodrup, of fellow Leeds frame builders Woodrup Cycles (opens in new tab), told Cycling Weekly that there was too much shared history between the two family businesses for him to stand by after Bob Jackson announced it would close its doors on December 18 last year. Frames built from Reynolds 531 were regularly raced by the top professionals of the time including in the Tour de France and one-day Classics. I use FEDEX Ground fully insured with tracking number. READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY! The Bob Jackson factory couldn't find any info on it (so I tried that avenue). Head Tube: 86 mm. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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