It's official. My bike budget is shot for a while.

I've been seriously contemplating buying a new "off the peg" Bob Jackson touring frame. It's affordable, even with shipping from the UK. Then over the weekend a new wrinkle: I tried to resist, but a vintage-ish Bob Jackson threw itself at me ...and I had to capitulate. Sadly, it's probably too small (57-ish and I prefer 59 to 60-ish) and a racing frame instead of a touring frame. I may wind up posting to the frame trade forum and hopefully find a BJ that fits my needs. Until that time, here are some uncleaned up shots of some details. I'll post an overall once she's cleaned up.


Love the head badge graphic!


Nicely outlined lugwork.


531 throughout.


Campy dropouts.

Mixed bag of Shimano 600 and 105 components, tightly grouped 8-speed cluster, need to pull the bar wrap to see what the anatomic handlebar is. 57 c-c seat tube; 56.5 c-c top tube.

It's been a long time since I've had a nice blue bike!