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All City Junk Yard Dog (JYD)

Old 06-21-14, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jhess74
yeah... imma get lit up and crash my limited production, 1 of 150 in the world bike into ****. sounds like a great idea.
Dude, that's what dumb**** kids are programmed to do. JYD is obviously intended to transport us adult-type folks back to that kind of nonattached freedom
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Old 06-22-14, 03:02 AM
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And that is what my Kona Unit is for. I don't care if I scratch up the nonexisting sweet color scheme and it isn't unique.
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Old 06-23-14, 06:33 PM
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if a bike has heritage and in such pristine condition it should be preserved, i still question the decision to not ride it as intended. the all-city JYD doesn't have a heritage, its is designed to carry a nostalgia shared by many of us but meant to be ruined via use.

im a firm believer in the 'USE IT UP, WEAR IT OUT, MAKE IT DO OR DO WITHOUT' mantra. ride it until it is broken. then fix or replace.

im positive the people over at all-city would agree.
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Old 06-23-14, 06:36 PM
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i just realized that most of you guys baby your steel bikes like they are made of glass while i throw my craybin cx into the woods. dumb**** kid here, i guess.
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Old 06-24-14, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 91MF
if a bike has heritage and in such pristine condition it should be preserved, i still question the decision to not ride it as intended. the all-city JYD doesn't have a heritage, its is designed to carry a nostalgia shared by many of us but meant to be ruined via use.

im a firm believer in the 'USE IT UP, WEAR IT OUT, MAKE IT DO OR DO WITHOUT' mantra. ride it until it is broken. then fix or replace.

im positive the people over at all-city would agree.
"Sabi is beauty or serenity that comes with age, when the life of the object and its impermanence are evidenced in its patina and wear, or in any visible repairs."

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There's a whole lotta this running around this thread


The Black-or-White Fallacy

You can ride and enjoy it without being wantonly destructive. That doesn't automatically mean you're babying the thing and treating like it's "made of glass". I agree it would be a waste to buy (and build) it, then not ride it, but I also agree that it's equally dumb to tear up a limited production item, whether by neglect or willful abuse.
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Old 06-24-14, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremyLC
There's a whole lotta this running around this thread


The Black-or-White Fallacy

You can ride and enjoy it without being wantonly destructive. That doesn't automatically mean you're babying the thing and treating like it's "made of glass". I agree it would be a waste to buy (and build) it, then not ride it, but I also agree that it's equally dumb to tear up a limited production item, whether by neglect or willful abuse.
chill son, nostalgia is manufactured in this case[not saying thats a bad thing] and the 'limited production' is irrelevant considering its not made of magic. the JYD is not a vintage lugged and columbus tubed beauty that people will build up to mount on the wall. im saying, wanton destruction at varying levels is what the JYD should be used for. willful abuse? im not talking about throwing a bike down on its drive side here, im talking about riding the bike. i didnt realize this was the touring forum.

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Old 06-24-14, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jlafitte
"Sabi is beauty or serenity that comes with age, when the life of the object and its impermanence are evidenced in its patina and wear, or in any visible repairs."

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Old 06-24-14, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jlafitte
Dude, that's what dumb**** kids are programmed to do. JYD is obviously intended to transport us adult-type folks back to that kind of nonattached freedom
Totally agree. I thought my deft use of the winking smiley face thing made it clear I was kidding...

If I had a JYD, I'd likely end up trashing it. But the first nick or scratch would piss me off for at least a week.

And fwiw... I never intended to rag on anyone who would buy a JYD and beat the piss out of it. I saw "150" and "limited production" and my cheapskate side took over. Do with your possessions as you please, folks.

Let's get back to talking about how cool that bike is now, ok?

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Old 06-24-14, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by 91MF
chill son, nostalgia is manufactured in this case[not saying thats a bad thing] and the 'limited production' is irrelevant considering its not made of magic. the JYD is not a vintage lugged and columbus tubed beauty that people will build up to mount on the wall.
The fact that there are a limited number of them is irrelevant because they aren't made out of good enough materials?

Originally Posted by 91MF
im saying, wanton destruction at varying levels is what the JYD should be used for. willful abuse? im not talking about throwing a bike down on its drive side here, im talking about riding the bike. i didnt realize this was the touring forum. cheers tho

I'm struggling to understand how wanton destruction isn't willful abuse.

(and, you're just doubling down on the false-dichotomy here, too.)
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Old 06-25-14, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremyLC
you're just doubling down on the false-dichotomy here
whatever chief, im not mad and im not talking about using the bike like a battleaxe. not doing something fun because the bike may be damaged just isnt how im living. keep feeling smart, i'll be over here riding a bike. and i mean, riding the bike.
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Old 06-26-14, 08:27 AM
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I think this bike should come with the option of a NYC delivery guy colorful tape finish package.
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Old 06-26-14, 12:06 PM
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This thread made that frameset suck.
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Old 06-26-14, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
This thread made that frameset suck.
did you prefer your emotions to be directly targeted by marketing in secret?




the JYD is like nirvana after cobain died *nirvana smilie*
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Old 06-27-14, 12:49 AM
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Funny how that happens
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Old 06-28-14, 01:44 PM
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Sweet, another steel taiwanese frame. I totally get the guy that would keep it safe from harm because a gem like that gotta be protected at all times.
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So long as you've found a way to act smug and feel superior, that's all that really matters!
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Old 06-29-14, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremyLC
There's a whole lotta this running around this thread


The Black-or-White Fallacy

You can ride and enjoy it without being wantonly destructive. That doesn't automatically mean you're babying the thing and treating like it's "made of glass". I agree it would be a waste to buy (and build) it, then not ride it, but I also agree that it's equally dumb to tear up a limited production item, whether by neglect or willful abuse.


Originally Posted by JeremyLC
So long as you've found a way to act smug and feel superior, that's all that really matters!


hello pot, im kettle.
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Originally Posted by 91MF
hello pot, im kettle.
So...



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Old 07-01-14, 03:04 AM
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This forum's going to start running out of locks at this rate
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Old 08-02-14, 11:43 AM
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Anyone who has pre ordered one, what are you thinking of doing for a build?
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Originally Posted by luckasaaron
Anyone who has pre ordered one, what are you thinking of doing for a build?
I bought all 150 and I am going to set them all on fire so nobody can argue about them. I will then carefully preserve the charred remains and sell them on ebay in 20 years for a huge profit.
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I really, really like this frame. I wish I could afford a second build right now as I'd love to have a low gear, fat tire bike to mess around on at the campground or lake or whatever. Perhaps next year when I get some bills paid down.
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Old 08-02-14, 07:48 PM
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I have a large on order. Always wanted a single speed just to play with. Planning my build now.
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Old 08-03-14, 02:44 PM
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I have a medium on order, my biggest question now is the wheels. It's not exactly easy to find a rim brake 29er wheelset... Beyond that. Probably flat bars, old school Deore brakes, and a BMX crank TBD
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