Independent Fabrication - Frames

Crown Jewel

Deluxe

Planet Cross

Features Options Tubeset Specs

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Refined, race proven design
Size specific tubing to assure uniform ride quality throughout the range of sizes
Custom seat tube insert for strength and durability
Gusset at intersection of head tube and down tube for optimum strength and stiffness
Bottom bracket custom machined and relieved for strength and light weight
Dropouts custom machined and heat treated for added strength
All tubes are sealed except the seat tube to minimize corrosion and enhance frame longevity
Exquisite welding that must be seen to be believed
Frames proportioned for women available
Choice of 26 stock colors and 14 decal color combinations applied in our own PPG certified paint shop
2-color fades available (no additional cost)
Warranty of craftsmanship for the life of the original owner and materials for 5 year
20 stock sizes available from 44 cm to 63 cm at a reduced cost

S&S coupling option for ultimate portability
Single Speed with 120 track dropouts available (no additional cost)
Choice of 1" or 1.125" head tubes (no additional cost)
Choice of threaded (50 cm - 63 cm) or threadless IF forks made in 4 offsets to provide similar trail (handling) throughout the range of sizes; Made with Dedacciai Uno fork blades
Rack mounts available
Top tube or down tube cable routing (no additional cost)
Custom paint available applied in our own PPG Certified paint shop
Optional water bottle and rack mount brazeons
Special Edition with 1 1/8" head tube, all carbon Reynolds Ouzo Pro fork
Reynolds Ouzo Pro forks available in 4 offsets (1.125" only)
Smaller frame sizes (44 - 48 cm) available with 650 wheels
Choice of derailleur and brake cable routing
Pump mounts (no additional cost)
Standard 130 or optional 135 rear axle spacing (no additional cost

Reynolds 853 Main Triangle - double butted for light weight
Columbus Foco oval and butted chain stays for light weight
Columbus Nivacrom round and double tapered seat stays for strength and light weight

View Steel Deluxe

The steel Crown Jewel is the epitome of the classic road bike. The Crown Jewel was designed by Lloyd Graves in 1996 based on his many years as racer and mechanic. It was an immediate success and has achieved success in the marketplace and on the race course.

The Crown Jewel was modified for model year 2000 by employing new, single butted Columbus Foco oval chain stays and round double tapered Columbus Nivacrom seat stays. We were able to retain the outstanding ride quality for which the Crown Jewel was famous and reduce the weight by 1/4 pound.

Crafted with the best of materials from England, Italy and the USA, the Crown Jewel is stiff where you need it and comfortable where you want it.