Interesting new line of bikes from Topeak
03-14-09, 06:48 PM
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Interesting new line of bikes from Topeak
Today at the Seattle bike expo was (I was told) the U.S. introduction of a new line of bikes from Topeak, called Jango.
Interesting concept - aluminum frame, compact design, disc brakes, with lots of accessories that are made to clip into or onto the bike.
The one I saw on the floor was $1,100, they said.
There are *lots* of accessories for this bike -- back racks, front racks, a trailer for touring, bags, packs, lights, pumps, tool kits, front panniers --- even a Bob-like trailer for touring.
Personally, I didn't love it. I thought it was over-priced, and since the bikes had a front suspension I thought it was less useful as a road bike than so many other bikes. They had one all decked out for commuting with some super-slick, very clean lighting -- but I thought it would make more sense to have an internal front hub if they wanted a really slick set-up. Also, they had one set up on the floor as a touring bike, and it had very low spoke-count wheels. The PR guy said it was the designer's idea (?), but I don't understand why they would go away from a standard laced wheel for tough applications like commuting and touring.
Anyway, website is at:
https://www.jangobikes.com/
Interesting concept - aluminum frame, compact design, disc brakes, with lots of accessories that are made to clip into or onto the bike.
The one I saw on the floor was $1,100, they said.
There are *lots* of accessories for this bike -- back racks, front racks, a trailer for touring, bags, packs, lights, pumps, tool kits, front panniers --- even a Bob-like trailer for touring.
Personally, I didn't love it. I thought it was over-priced, and since the bikes had a front suspension I thought it was less useful as a road bike than so many other bikes. They had one all decked out for commuting with some super-slick, very clean lighting -- but I thought it would make more sense to have an internal front hub if they wanted a really slick set-up. Also, they had one set up on the floor as a touring bike, and it had very low spoke-count wheels. The PR guy said it was the designer's idea (?), but I don't understand why they would go away from a standard laced wheel for tough applications like commuting and touring.
Anyway, website is at:
https://www.jangobikes.com/
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03-14-09, 07:18 PM
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It seems odd that a do-it-all bike would be manufactured in a male and female version.
They should make the bike gender nuetral. The "womens" design looks like it would work just fine for men. It looks like a modern MTB frame.
Am I missing something here?
They should make the bike gender nuetral. The "womens" design looks like it would work just fine for men. It looks like a modern MTB frame.
Am I missing something here?
03-14-09, 07:32 PM
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Must be that time of month again.... another jango thread.
Is this thing finally coming out or is it still vaporware?
Is this thing finally coming out or is it still vaporware?
03-14-09, 07:34 PM
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According to the guys at the booth, they have their first dealer in Seattle with bikes ready to sell...personally I don't know how a dealer could afford to stock all of the accessories that come with the bikes, maybe they will be order-on-demand.
In terms of an "integrated" bike concept, I like the Koga-Miyata line much better, myself. I told the guy at the booth that the bike might make sense at $500 for for $1100 I didn't really see it as a winner...
