This JK Special will be the last frame with an 2009 serial number. I’m not sure how it will be painted at this point but once it comes back from Joe Bell it will get a SRAM Red kit hung on it and then it will be sent to it’s new owner Steve.
I’m pleased that the final bike of the year is a JKS. The JKS is special to me in a number of ways. The obvious one is that it reminds me of my Dad whom it’s named after……… the not so obvious reason is that after all the years I’ve been doing this I feel strongly that the JK Special is the finest product I’ve ever made, bar none. It has that just right blend of ride quality and stiffness and ‘snap’ that a good race bike needs to have, it’s light, durable and IMO damn easy to look at. I’m proud to have my name on it.
The design and build of the JKS is something I could not have done 10 years ago, or even 5 years ago for that matter. The materials didn’t exist and I didn’t have the experience required to design it. I feel it’s the culmination of nearly 20 years of building knowledge and 30 years of riding and racing. It’s the perfect storm of framebuilding for me and I feel it’s the finest frame I can make. I feel confident putting it up against any other bike on the planet, regardless of material or cost.
I think Steve is going to like his new bike.
Dave
Hi Dave,
Just wanted to post a public comment to follow up on our email discussions. The bike already looks flawless and I’m drooling to get it on the road. I talked with a number of builders before committing to this bike and after two guys said they the best part of what they do from Dave Kirk, I was pretty sure where to go. Nothing but professionalism with a real pride in what you do coming through. Few of us really enjoy going to work on a daily basis no matter how much we like our positions, but constructing such functional and beautiful machines has to be a kick. Now if only the d____! snow would stop.
Steve