Eric, for what it’s worth I owned & loved a Jones 29, the standard Jones bike that evolved into the SWB. Jones had introduced the LWB & I think decided to call there existing model the SWB. The Jones 29 was never called a “plus” bike but it comfortably fit a 29” x 3” tire up front and a 29” x 2.6” rear. The front could actually handle a full 26” x 4” fat tire as I recall. My bike was the Diamond frame with Unicrown fork, not the space frame or truss fork. It was a great all around bike. Fantastic rigid MTB & capable bikepacking rig. I actually had a second set of wheels with 2.25” smooth tires for commuting. I admit to being very curious about the LWB but started to have difficulty throwing a leg over the bike due to back issues. Thus led me down the road of being interested in a Clem Smith Jr. “L”. And the rest, including the Jones, is history.
Sent from my iPhone On Feb 6, 2024, at 12:39 PM, Eric Daume <ericda...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey Ryan,
At the risk of getting dangerously OT for the RBW list, I'd like to hear your thoughts on the SWB vs LWB. I've owned two LWBs, but I'm currently Jones-less.
I enjoyed the LWB, but for my type of riding (either local road riding, or throw the bike in the car and drive to a mountain bike trail), the mixed mode capability of the LWB was kind of wasted on me.
Eric I am another vote to pick up a Jones on sale! I prefer the SWB for most of my riding but the LWB sis awesome in its own way. The SWB has replaced all of my other bikes. Though I still need to sell a Tanglefoot Hardtack. Drop bars just don’t work for me…
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 6:45:01 AM UTC-8 Mojo wrote:
I have a Jones LWB in my quiver of seven bikes and it gets ridden the most. I can imagine selling other bikes, but not the Jones. The long stable wheelbase, lowish BB, short-upright cockpit, fast steering (for offroad, 75 mm trail), room for 3+" tires, all combine to make a unique and fun bike. I recommend the sale.
Joe, riding the Jones this morning before the atmospheric river arrives, in GJT
On Monday, February 5, 2024 at 6:27:38 AM UTC-7 Joe D. wrote:
Good morning!
I know there are lots of Jones Bikes aficionados amongst the Riv crowd, so I figured this post is worth a try. I'm in the market for a Jones Plus LWB (now just called the LWB). And although the Jones Complete LWB bikes are now a very reasonable price new, I thought I'd see if there are any used possibilities out there.
I'm open to an earlier version of the Complete bike (they're up to version 3 now). Also open to a Custom Select frame (the one with the truss fork and eccentric bottom bracket) that you've built up, or just the frame/fork itself.
Ideally local to western/central Montana, but I know that's unlikely so we'd have to work out shipping.
Thanks! Joe
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