Regaining Balance, Alabama Houndstooth

The Marines’ spirits can never be broken. When they set their sights on something, they’ll do whatever it takes to accomplish that goal. Outside of combat, most civilians don’t see the battles wounded Servicemen and women fight daily. This perseverance is in a class all in its own. I’ve had the privilege of working with a few Marines during my …

Example of Bad Body Work On a Carbon Bicycle Repair

“Good Work Ain’t Cheap and Cheap Work Ain’t Good” — We live in a period where people want everything under the moon for the cheapest price and then blame someone else when it doesn’t perform to the same level as the more expensive option. We’re continuing to appreciate less and less quality work. We want the “quick fix” and throw …

FOR SALE: Matte Silver K Team Carbon $2199

  Components Details Frame K Team Carbon Fork Carbon Seat Post Carbon Shifters Shimano 105 5800 (11sp) Brakes Shimano 105 5800 Front Derailleur Shimano 105 5800 (clamp) Rear Derailleur Shimano 105 5800 Crank Shimano 105 5800 , 172.5mm, 50/34 Chain Shimano HG-X11 Cassette Shimano 105 5800 (11×28) Stem 3T Handlebar 3T Saddle Selle Italia SLS Wheels Shimano RS31 Tires Schwalbe …

Expert Carbon Repair: Bianchi Superleggera Top Tube

Oy vey! Want to see mushy carbon? This poor carbon Bianchi Superleggera had a terrible crack. Not only was the break splintered, but the crack was over nine inches long. To make matters worse, the paint work required to make it look like it never happened was intricate. Even the script text had to be replicated. When we do a …

FOR SALE: Metallic Blue, Pink, 3k Carbon Frame set

Dark metallic blue, pink, exposed carbon with blue flip-flop. 1E Superlight aluminum. Easton EC90 Super Light carbon fork. 49cm. $1,599. “The bike is fast and responsive β€” the geometry dictates it β€” with the right amount of stiffness to never lose the feeling of razorlike steering response. And it’s stable β€” even descending at speeds up to 75kmh, there was …

Glossy Ferrari Red 3k Weave Carbon Battle Axe SL

Components Details Frame Battle Axe SL Fork Carbon Seat Post Carbon Shifters Shimano Ultegra Di2 Brakes Shimano Ultegra Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 Crank Shimano Ultegra Chain Shimano HG X11 Cassette Shimano Ultegra Stem Ritchey Handlebar Ritchey Saddle Selle Italia SLS Wheels Rolf Prima Aspin SL Tires Michelin Pro 4 Weight 15 lbs 15oz Size …

Paint your New or Replacement Bicycle Fork

Did you crash your bike, break your fork, and the replacement doesn’t match your frame? Send it to us and we can paint it. What if you received a warranty fork, but it doesn’t match your bike? Let us paint it. Your fork doesn’t have to stick out like a sore thumb.

Dura Ace Nighthawk SL w. Dura Ace C24 wheels

BIKE IS GREATLY DISCOUNTED to $3,999.99. Congratulations, you have just found one of the nicest boutique road bike companies in the U.S.! Jack Kane Custom Bikes, head quartered in North Carolina, offer some of the finest combinations of performance, beauty, and craftsmanship available. Each one of our bikes and frames offers a unique paint job along with custom selected components. …

end caps break carbon top tube

Quick Way to Protect Your Bike’s Carbon Top Tube

We will never be able to fully eliminate risk. There is always a chance of something bad happening. However, we can take steps in reducing risk. For example, cracking a carbon top tube due to your handlebars swinging around is a ridiculous reason to need a carbon repair. Unfortunately, it happens. Most of the time, we see a top tube …

2014 BikeMS Jack Kane Bike Raffle!

You could own a Jack Kane for $20….That’s insane, but that’s what happened to last year’s winner. Last year we partnered with TeamCBC (Carolina Brewing Company) to raffle off a Jack Kane carbon bike worth over $4,000. We raised over $4,000. The raffle was such a success that people essentially demanded we do it again this year and that’s what …

Black Ops: “Moonlight” Jack Kane One-of-One

Would you believe that when Matt and I first started talking about his bike, he wanted bright colors?! He was gunning for serious flash. As if his neon cycling shoes and socks weren’t enough, he wanted something else to complement his style. So, how did we do a 180 and arrive at the most murdered out bike we’ve seen? As …

For Sale: Carbon Krono 60cm

Learn more about our Carbon Krono frame Components Details Frame High Mod Carbon Fiber, monocoque construction Fork Kane Carbon Shifters SRAM 3k carbon, 10sp Brakes SRAM Rival, anodized red brake levers Front Derailleur SRAM Rival Rear Derailleur SRAM Force Crank SRAM Red, 50×34, 175mm Handlebar 3k weave carbon, custom paint Stem FSA OS 150 90mm, carbon face Cassette 10sp Seat …