Jones Plus LWB Complete Bicycle with smooth tires (2019); $2050; Purchased on 7/14/20; Registered on 8/15/20.
https://www.jonesbikes.com/jones-plus-lwb-complete-bike-with-smooth-tires
Jones Plus LWB Complete Bicycle Specs
Frame, Fork, Headset, Stem, Handlebar, & Seatpost
Frame: Jones Plus LWB, All 4130 chromoly steel with butted tubing
Fork: Jones LWB Unicrown fork; 4130 Chromoly butted and machined steerer tube with butted, tapered and oval legs. CNC machined dropouts with 150mm x 15mm thru axle spacing.
Clearance for 29 x 2.3-3.25" or 27.5 x 3.8" tires with great clearance
Clearance for 26 x 4.8" tire on 80mm rim with minimal clearance
Lowrider rack mounts (designed for Tubus Duo Rack)
Two bosses on each dropout for a fender or rack
Crown is drilled for 6mm bolt (for fenders, racks, baskets, headlights, etc.)
Standard 1 1/8" steerer tube
Uses a standard 1 1/8" headset with a press-on crown race
350mm steerer tube length
Fork length: 451mm
3" / 76mm of offset for the Jones Plus LWB
Dropout spacing: 150x15mm thru-axle
1535 grams / 3 lbs 6 oz (with bolts)
Headset: Jones Sealed Cartridge H-Set. Durable and simple with with readily available replaceable cartridge bearings. Excellent tolerances. Compression ring design is easy to install and slide on the steerer tube. Quality materials throughout.
Stem:
Jones Spec. Near-Net Forged aluminum alloy. Super strong and light. 31.8mm clamp, anodized black. Length is 80mm on medium with 17 degrees of rise.
Stem/Headset Spacers: aluminum, anodized black
Handlebar:
Jones SG Aluminum Loop H-Bar. 710mm, Black. The straight gauge version of our most popular H-Bars.
Grips: Jones H-Grip for 710mm H-Bars with large expanding bar plug to protect the grips and bar, Black
Bar Tape: Jones H-Bar Tape on the rear crossbar for the full range of hand positions.
All Jones H-Bars use a 31.8mm stem clamp diameter, 22.2mm clamp size for controls (standard mountain bike style). The entire front loop has a 22.2mm diameter.
Seatpost:
Jones Spec. straight forged aluminum alloy anodized back. 27.2mm x 400mm. This is a reliable, easy to adjust seatpost.
Seatpost Clamp: Zoom Alloy Quick Release with Brass Bushing. 31.8mm
Brakes
Brake set: Cable Actuated, Mechanical Disc
Brake Calipers: Tektro MD-M300 with one-piece aluminum body, Automatic Caliper Centering (A.C.C), inside pad adjustment with a very positive indent. Barrel adjuster for cable tension and outside pad adjustment. Automatic pad angle adjustment via floating plates.
Rotors/Disks: Tektro 200mm front and 180mm rear, 6 bolt, bigger disks for more power and better cooling.
Brake Levers: Tektro MT 2.1. with adjustable cable position so you can change the leverage, feel and power of the brakes. The pinch bolt is underneath the lever body so the top is smooth for comfortable riding when your hands on the lever clamp. Forged aluminum lever for durability.
Brake Cables:
Jagwire KEB-SL Elite Ultra-Slick; These highly polished stainless steel cables offer the ultimate in low-friction, smooth performance.
Brake Cable Housing: Jagwire KEB-SL, Pro Compressionless brake housing - linear strand, Kevlar® reinforced, compressionless brake housing with Slick-Lube liner. This is the same great housing we use on all of our bikes that come with mechanical brakes because it gives an extremely smooth and solid feel at the lever with more stopping power.
Wheels and tires
Wheel Set: Jones Spec.
Hubs
Front Hub: Jones Spec. 32 hole, 150x15mm Thru-Axle hub with Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Canted flanges angle the spokes in toward the spoke holes in the rim, and the wide and even flange spacing makes for an extremely strong and stiff wheel. Cutaways in the flanges and relief inside the hub keep weight to a minimum, making this the perfect center for a super stiff, super strong wheel.
Rear Hub: Jones Spec. 32 hole, 148x12mm Boost hub with Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Black, Shimano Driver. Like the front hub, this is a simple, durable hub.
Thru-Axles:
Front: Aluminum 15mm Thru-Bolt, 6mm hex. Simple and tough. [the hub is: 150x15mm]
Rear: Aluminum 12mm Thru-Bolt, 6mm hex [the hub is: 148x12mm Boost hub]
Rims: Jones Spec. 50mm wide, double wall, eyeleted, 6061-T6 aluminum with bead lock to keeps the tire on the rim even at low pressures. Eyeleted. Tubeless ready. anodized black.
Spokes: 14 gauge stainless steel, black; Spoke Nipples: Chromed brass nipples
Tires: Vee Tire Speedster 29x2.8" tire. 72 TPI, Tubeless ready. This is the largest 29" slick tire available, and it has a unique deeply-siped tread, fast and quiet on pavement, while providing traction off road. Tubes: 29X3", Presta valve, Butyl Rubber
DRIVETRAIN
Crankset: Truvativ Stylo 170mm
Chainring size: 30T [Also available: 32T, 34T, 32, 38T, 34, 36T]
705 grams
Chainring: SRAM X-Sync 2 Eagle Steel Direct Mount Chainring 30T Boost 3mm Offset with narrow-wide teeth keep the chain on.
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Bottom Bracket with sealed cartridge external bearings, English threaded.
Cassette SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed, 11-50t
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle design with a clutch to keep the chain tighter and in place, with less chain slap. Facilitates 11- to 50- and 10- to 50-tooth cassette capacity. Max tooth: 50. 339 grams.
Shifter: SRAM NX Eagle trigger; 112 grams
Shift housing: Jagwire LEX-SL, 5mm, This is Jagwire's best standard shift cable housing. Linear strands of steel are used to encircle the Slick-Lube Liner creating a compressionless ring. This delivers responsive, precise shifting. 5mm housing is more durable and has more room for the inner wire to slide smoothly even if contaminated with dirt, compared to standard 4mm shift housing.
Chain: SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed chain (Model ID: CN-EAGL-NX-A1). [REI]
SRAM PowerLock Eagle 12-Speed Chain Connector [REI]
Shifter Cable: Jagwire KEB-SL Elite Ultra-Slick, Highly polished stainless steel
Gear inches: 30 X 11-50: 18-82 gear inches
SADDLE: Jones Spec. Black with black steel rails.
Sizing information:
• Small- Rider height 5' - 5'8", Standover at center of top tube is 30.5"
• Medium- Rider height 5'7" - 6'2", Standover at center of top tube is 31.5".
• Large- Rider height 6' - 6'6", Standover at center of top tube is 33".
Frame Details:
All 4130 chromoly steel
Standard 68mm BSA threaded bottom bracket shell (the most common bottom bracket standard)
Compatible with 1x or 2x "Boost" cranks
Cable/housing bosses for a front derailleur
Rack and fender eyelets on and near the rear dropouts
Full fender bosses on the seat and chainstay bridges
Rack bosses on upper seatstays
Standard 148x12mm thru-axle "Boost" rear hub spacing
Fatbike standard 150x15mm thru-axle front hub spacing
Triple-boss cage mount underneath the downtube
One triple-boss cage mount on the top of the down tube near the bottom bracket (use it to for a standard two-bolt bottle cage, or a three-bolt cage)
One standard two-boss mount closer to the headtube
Chainstay-mounted I.S. rear disc brake mount for stiffness and ease of mounting fenders and racks
27.2mm seatpost size
ED Black-coated Stainless steel water bottle bolts with washers
Replaceable derailleur hanger
Tire pressure
As a starting place, we suggest these pressure ranges:
27.5 x 3” on 50mm rim: 11-16 PSI
29 x 2.5” on 50mm rim: 14-20 PSI
29 x 3” on 50mm rim: 10-15 PSI
Geometry (medium):
Head tube angle: 67.5°
Seat tube angle (effective): 71°
Fork rake/offset: 3" (76mm)
Chainstays: 19" (48.3 cm) from bb to axle center
Wheelbase: 46.3" (117.8 cm)
Standover height measured at center of top tube: 31.5"
Seatstay angle: 33°
Calculations: Bicycle Trail Calculator
Tire Diameter 772mm
Tire Radius 386mm
Wheel Circumference 2425mm
Trail 78mm
Wheel Flop 27mm
Mechanical Trail 72mm
What is the Jones Plus LWB?
It was in development for years and introduced in 2014. The Jones Plus LWB has proven itself as one of the most versatile bikes around, winning awards for its abilities as a bikepacking bike, as well as praise for just about all other types of riding. The long wheelbase with set back and upright position puts you in a position that's comfortable and relaxed yet very efficient and great for everything from technical trails to long road rides! It's a bike for touring, commuting, bikepacking, road riding, or mountain biking. Previously, the only way to get a complete Jones Plus LWB bike was to order a Custom Select bike.
Just like with the complete Jones Plus SWB released last year, there is now also a complete Jones Plus LWB bicycle available, without the longer wait and higher costs of a custom build.
The Jones Plus SWB is the shorter wheel base Jones bike with smaller 27.5x2.8-3.25" tires.
The Jones Plus LWB is the longer wheel base Jones bike with taller 29x2.8-3.25" tires.
Jones Plus LWB Complete Bicycle Overview
This is a complete Jones bicycle that is pre-assembled, in a box, available in three sizes.
Jones Plus LWB geometry for a great ride in a wide range of conditions.
All 4130 chromoly steel frame and fork with butted tubing.
A great bike for dirt, road, mountains, gravel, city, touring/trekking, bikepacking, commuting, fitness, riding around the world or just around your neighborhood.
Frame and fork designed to work together.
Big and tall 29" x 2.8" / 700c x 70mm smooth tubeless ready road tires on 50mm wide rims allow you to run very low pressure for maximum suppleness, better traction, more flotation and comfort along with lower rolling resistance, less flats and more safety, on road and dirt!
Wide range SRAM NX 1x12 drivetrain
Powerful and reliable disk brakes
Full rack fender and bottle mounting bosses.
The frame has three water bottle mounting locations, two of which can accommodate triple-boss style. The fork can hold two more bottles for a total of five on the bike.
Available in semi-matte black or high gloss red with clear coat applied over the decals.
Big tire clearance
Tire pressure
As a starting place, we suggest these pressure ranges:
27.5 x 3” on 50mm rim: 11-16 PSI
29 x 2.5” on 50mm rim: 14-20 PSI
29 x 3” on 50mm rim: 10-15 PSI
Heavier riders — especially those in rocky areas — will want to start on the high end of this range, and lighter riders on the low end, but you’ll need to experiment. In any case, it’s a good idea to check your tire pressure before each ride, and be sure to use an accurate gauge because few floor pumps have the fine measurement and accuracy that you’ll need at under 20 PSI.
Seatpost and seat tube area
Your bike uses a 27.2mm seatpost. For Jones Plus LWB frames, we usually recommend a zero-offset seatpost. Some taller riders will find that they want a setback seatpost on the Plus LWB. Steel frames use a 31.8mm or 32mm seatpost clamp. Your frame requires 100mm/4” of seat post in the frame. Any more than that can be cut off to save weight and make it possible to lower the seat more.
Drive train notes
Your Jones Plus frame is designed around the Boost standard, and must be used with a Boost crankset. Boost cranks position the chainrings 3mm farther outboard than standard cranks, and are key to getting proper tire clearance with 29 x 3” tires on the Jones Plus LWB. As long as you use Boost cranks in a double (2x) or single (1x) chainring configuration, you can use any style of drivetrain and combination of gears on the bike. In addition to the Boost crankset, you will need a 148x12mm (Boost spacing) thru-axle rear hub. This combination allows us to use cranks with a low Q-Factor (also known as tread), while being able to use tires up to 3.25”wide.
Cleaning
Don’t pressure wash your bike! It blasts grease out of bearings and replaces it with dirty water, which just doesn’t lubricate them very well. Instead, if you have to wash your bike, use a low pressure garden hose and some dish soap. Put some soap in a bucket and use a soft brush to scrub the bike, before gently rinsing it. Try to avoid the bearings—especially the bottom bracket and hubs—and be ready to take the wheels off and clean everything very thoroughly afterward! Re-lube the chain and dry the bike off after washing it.
Lubing the chain
This is a basic, but very important and often-overlooked area. Following this technique will give you a well-lubed chain, and won’t contaminate any other parts of the bike, which is very important. Make sure not to use spray-lube because overspray can get on the brake rotor, which will contaminate your brake pads, making the brake almost useless.
If the chain is very dirty, use a stiff brush to scrub it off. If you really want to get it looking new, you can remove the chain or use one of the many chain cleaning tools available to degrease your chain. The reason not to do this is that getting the degreaser completely out, and lubricant back in is very difficult. Therefore, it’s often better to just use lubricant to clean your chain, as described next.
Once you’ve gotten the surface gunk off, shift into the big ring (if you aren’t using a single ring in the front), and a small cog in the rear and, while you pedal the bike backwards with your right hand, apply lube from a squeeze-bottle just in front of the rear derailleur pulley until you can see that the full length of the chain has lubricant on it. Alternatively, you can put a single drop of lube on each roller of the chain.
After applying lube, continue pedalling backward for a minute or two to work the lube into the chain, then, using a rag, wipe the chain off while you spin the cranks backwards. Try to get all of the lube off. If you really want to flush your chain and clean it more, you can simply repeat this process.
JONES WARRANTY
Jones Bikes warrants each new Jones frame against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of sale. Additionally, Jones Bikes warrants each new Jones fork against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original owner and is not transferable. Claims under this warranty must be made through an authorized Jones Bikes dealer or directly with Jones Bikes. To facilitate warranty please register your frameset by filling out the registration form at www.jonesbikes.com/support. Proof of purchase is required. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper assembly or follow-up maintenance, or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the bicycle frame as sold. The warranty does not apply to damage or failure due to accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect. Modification shall void this warranty. Jones Bikes shall not be responsible for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. Labor charges for parts changeovers are not covered by the warranty. This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights, and those rights may vary from place to place. This warranty does not affect the statutory rights of the consumer.
Frame bag
Revelate
https://www.jonesbikes.com/jones-diamond-plus-lwb-frame-packs-by-revelate/
Hydration / wire port on front top panel.
23" along the bottom (down tube side)
20" along the top (top tube side)
12" along the back (seat tube side)
2" along the head tube
3" wide, flaring to 5" at the head tube.
Bottom triangle area: 15 x 6.5 x 3
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Novara Mazama (large) Frame Geometry comparison
Head degree angle = 71° [Jones: 67.5°]
Seat tube angle = 73° [Jones: 71°]
Chainstay length = 44.5 cm [Jones: 48.3 cm]
Wheelbase = 106 cm (41.7") [Jones: 117.8 cm]
Here are some of the differences in geometry that may not be readily apparent to the eye: Head degree angle: Jones = 67.5°; Mazama = 71°; Seat tube angle: Jones: 71°; Mazama = 73°; Chainstay length: Jones = 19"; Mazama = 17.5"; Wheelbase: Jones = 46.4"; Mazama = 41.7".
Soma Groove Frame Geometry comparison
Head degree angle = 71.5 [Jones: 67.5°]
Seat tube angle = 73 [Jones: 71°]
Chainstay length = 42.2 cm [Jones: 48.3 cm]
Wheelbase = 105.75 cm (41.6" ) [Jones: 117.8 cm]
Salsa Fargo Frame Geometry comparison
Head degree angle = 69 [Jones: 67.5°]
Seat tube angle = 73 [Jones: 71°]
Chainstay length = 44.5 to 46.2 cm [Jones: 48.3 cm]
Wheelbase = 108.3 cm [Jones: 117.8 cm]
Surly Krampus Frame Geometry comparison
Head degree angle = 68.4 [Jones: 67.5°]
Seat tube angle = 72.4 [Jones: 71°]
Chainstay length = 43.5 cm [Jones: 48.3 cm]
Wheelbase = 112.1 cm [Jones: 117.8 cm]
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Wheelbase
Synapse: 38.9" (98.7 cm)