Bob Jackson 1988 Catalog — The Re-Launch of Jackson Cycles: Road, Touring, Time Trial, Track and All-Terrain Bicycles, a Trike and a Tandem

The 1988 Jackson Cycles catalog, complete in 16 pages, from the Leeds firm whose frames carry the Bob Jackson name; its introduction announces the firm’s re-launch that year.

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JACKSON
CYCLES
CATALOGUE

[The cover shows a blurred action photograph of a rider in a yellow jersey and black shorts on a white and green road bicycle, splashing through water. The name JACKSON runs up the left edge in tall black capitals with its O drawn as a scribbled ring, beside CYCLES set vertically between two rules; a hand-drawn yellow sun sits at the top right corner, a single brush-stroke bird below the photograph, and CATALOGUE is reversed out of a blue band at the foot.]

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INTRODUCTION

JACKSON CYCLES HAVE HAD A REPUTATION FOR BUILDING TOP QUALITY FRAMES FOR OVER 50 YEARS. ANY JACKSON BICYCLE IS SUPERBLY DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY SKILLED CRAFTSMEN, WHO ARE THEMSELVES CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS.
WHERE A JACKSON CYCLE DIFFERS FROM A MASS PRODUCED BIKE, IS IN THE PAINSTAKING ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
THE FRAMES ARE INDIVIDUALLY CONSTRUCTED AND ANY FINISH IS AVAILABLE E.G. ENAMEL, FLAMBOYANT, BRONZANTI METALLISED PAINTS, ETC. THE COLOUR SCHEME CAN BE ESPECIALLY CHOSEN. IN EFFECT JACKSONS OFFER A PERSONALISED DESIGNER SERVICE ENABLING YOU THE CUSTOMER TO SPECIFY YOUR EXACT NEEDS (COMPLETE BICYCLES IN THE CATALOGUE ARE SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS ONLY).
1988 MARKS THE RE-LAUNCH OF JACKSON CYCLES, A NEW IMAGE TO REFLECT OUR CONTINUED SUCCESS, IN ALL ASPECTS OF CYCLE SPORT AND LEISURE CYCLING.
AFTER 50 YEARS JACKSON CYCLES HAVE GAINED A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE THAT LEAVES THE COMPETITION STANDING. WELCOME TO THE NEW JACKSON CYCLES CATALOGUE.

JACKSON CYCLES LTD., 148 HAREHILLS LANE, LEEDS, LS8 5BD. TEL: LEEDS (0532) 493022.

NOTE
A REPAIR AND RENOVATION SERVICE IS ALSO AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT JACKSON CYCLES FOR A FREE QUOTATION.
THE JACKSON POLICY OF CONTINUALLY UP-DATING AND IMPROVING THEIR RANGE MEANS THAT THE SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCE OF ALL BICYCLES IN THIS CATALOGUE MAY BE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION AT ANY TIME

CONTENTS | PAGE
MESSINA TRIATHLON | 3
GRAN MONTANA 531 | 4
COL CLIMBER | 4
PATHFINDER (ATB) | 5
SUPER TOURIST | 6
SUPREME | 7
LADY MIXTE | 8
GRAND PRIX | 9
NOVARA LOW PROFILE | 10
LUGANO TIME TRIAL | 11
MERLIN-MODENA | 12
MERLIN-SAN MERENO | 12
VIGORELLI TRACK | 13
NUOVO 753 ROAD OR TRACK | 13
RACING OR TOURING TRIKE | 14
TOURIST TANDEM | 15

[The introduction and contents page is printed in white on a black ground beside a column of four blurred photographs of riders at speed, the last a close view of a red and white road frame. A hand-drawn turquoise ring sits at the top right and a turquoise brush-stroke bird above the contents list, whose page numbers are set in small blue boxes.]

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MESSINA TRIATHLON

MESSINA TRIATHLON

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 C Tubing.
Size to order, 19½” to 25½”. Sizes above extra.
Angles 74° Head 74° Seat, or to order.
Itallian Liscia Lugs.
Campagnolo Super Record Dropouts.
Rear end width for 6 speed unless stated.
Finish colour to choice. Lugs outlined in colour and transfers.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Shimano 105 Group Set SIS.
Mavic M.A. 2 Rims. Michelin Hi-Lite Tyres.
S.R. Bars & Stem. Milremo Saddle.

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[A large photograph shows the Messina Triathlon, a white road bicycle with green panels and two bottles, standing against dark trees under a stormy sky, with the model name reversed out of a blue band at the top left. Below it are a smaller photograph of a red frame with a black and white striped seat tube and fork propped on felled logs, and a blurred photograph of a rider in a white, red and yellow kit on a green bicycle; the folio 3 sits in a blue box at the foot.]

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GRAN MONTANA 531

GRAN MONTANA 531

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 D/B Tuning, Haden Lugs and Special Crown.
Size to order. 19″ to 25″ for 6 speed.
Angles 71° Head 72° Seat. Bracket height 11¾”.
Wheelbase approx. 43″. Shimano Front and Rear Dropouts.
Finish colour to choice and transfers.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Shimano Deore Group Set. Saturae Rims.
Specialized Tyres. S.R. Handle Bar Stem.
S.R. Handle Bars. Madison G.11 Saddle.
(Shimano U.Brake Extra).

COL CLIMBER

FRAME SPECIFICATION
As above but built with Reynolds 501 Tubing.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Weinmann Rims. Deore Hubs.
Specialized Tyres. S.R. Chainset.
Dia Compe Brakes. Suntour Gears. Accushift Comar Saddle.

PATHFINDER

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 tubing, Haden Lugs and Special Crown.
Size to order 19″ to 25″ for 6 speed.
Angles 71° Head 72° Seat. Bracket height 11¾”.
Wheelbase approx. 43″. Shimano Front and Rear dropouts.
Finish colour to choice and transfers.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Araya Rims on Shimano Deore Hubs, Madison Ritchie Tyres.
Shimano Biopace chainset 48.38.28, Suntour XC9000 Gears.
Suntour XC9000 Brake Levers, Shimano XT Front Brake.
Shimano XT U Brake Rear.
Nitto Handlebars and Stem, Madison G11 Saddle.
Blackburn Rear Carrier, Poker Mudguards.

STOP PRESS: NEW CYCLE

EIGER 753
Specification as PATHFINDER but with the new Reynolds 753 ATB tubing.

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[A large photograph shows a pale blue all-terrain bicycle with a triple chainset, yellow grips, fenders and a rear carrier, standing on gravel beneath a concrete overpass, with GRAN MONTANA 531 reversed out of a blue band at the top left. A smaller photograph at the right of the specifications shows a rider lying back on grass beside a red all-terrain bicycle with a black and white striped seat tube; a hand-drawn blue star sits at the lower right and the folio 4 in a blue box at the lower left.]

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PATHFINDER

[A full-page photograph of a rider in a yellow top on a red Pathfinder bicycle with fenders, blurred by motion against pink-lit grasses above a grass bank and a dirt track. The page has no specification text and no printed page number, and the transfers on the frame are too blurred to read.]

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SUPER TOURIST

SUPER TOURIST

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 (ST) Tubing throughout.
Sizes to order 19½” to 25½”. Sizes above extra.
Prugnat Italia Long Point Lugs. Fancy Cut.
Angles 72° Head 72° Seat, or to order.
Campagnolo Front and Rear Dropouts for 6 speed unless stated.
Finish colour to choice. Lugs outlined in colour and transfers.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Superchamp 58 Rims on L.F. Hubs.
Specialized Tyres and Tubes. Stronglight 100 36.48 Chainset.
Weinmann Brakes. (Dia Compe or Shimano Brazed on extra)
Suntour S.V.X. F.R. Gears. S.R. Bars & Stem.
Madison G11 Saddle. Poker Mudguards.

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[The Super Tourist, a silver touring bicycle with a rear rack, fenders, white handlebar tape and tan-wall tires, photographed at dusk beside a road sign under bare trees. A second photograph shows a blue frame and fork with red panels and Bob Jackson transfers lying on cut pine branches.]

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SUPREME

SUPREME

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 653 Tubing.
Size to order. 19½” to 25″.
Investment Cast Lugs.
Angles 74° Head 74° Seat, or to order.
Special Italia Continental Oval Fork Blades.
Cinelli Investment Cast Crown. For 6 speed unless stated.
Allen Key Seat Fastening with Italian Seat Cluster (Fast Back).
Campagnolo Super Record Dropouts or to choice.
Fully Silver Brazed, Shimano 600 Alloy Headset.
Finish and colour to choice. Chrome extra.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Shimano 7400 Group Set.
Mavic M.A. 40 Rims. Specialized Turbo Tyres.
Cinelli Bars & Stem. Turbo Saddle.

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[The Supreme, a road racing bicycle with an orange-red main frame, a white head tube, fork and stays, black bands on the seat tube and white handlebar tape, photographed at dusk under dark trees. A second photograph shows a rider in black tights astride the same bicycle.]

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LADY MIXTE

LADY MIXTE

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 Double Butted Tubing
Sizes to order,
Special Lug Set, fancy cut
Angles 72° Head 72° Seat
Twin lateral construction
Campagnolo Front and Rear Dropouts

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Super Champion 58 Rims on L/F Hubs
Specialized Tyres and Tubes
Stronglight 100 36-48 Chainset
Weinmann Brakes, Suntour SVX Front and Rear Gears
S.R. Bars and Stem
Madison L22 Saddle, Poker Mudguards.

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[The Lady Mixte, a metallic pink mixte bicycle with twin lateral stays, white fenders, tan-wall tires and orange grips on flat bars, photographed among dense green foliage. A green scribbled circle and a green wave shape are printed as decoration beside and below the specification.]

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GRAND PRIX

GRAND PRIX

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 C Tubing throughout.
Sizes to order. 19½” to 25½”. Sizes above extra.
Prugnat Italia Long Point Lugs. Fancy cut.
Angles 73° Head 73° Seat, or to order.
Campagnolo Super Record Front and Rear Dropouts.
Wrap over seat Stays for 6 Speed unless stated.
Finish colour to choice. Lugs picked out and transfers.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Shimano Ultegra group set. SIS
Mavic MA 2 Rims. Michelin Hi-Lite Tyres
S.R. Bars & Stem. Milremo Saddle.

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[A Grand Prix frame and fork painted blue fading to white, with yellow Bob Jackson transfers, held up by one hand among tall reeds under a dark, cloudy sky. A second photograph shows a frameset in the same finish leaning against a mossy tree trunk, beside the frame and complete cycle specification printed under a blue heading band.]

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NOVARA LOW PROFILE

NOVARA Low Profile

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Italian ORIA Special Tubing as used by Francesco Moser.
Size to order 20½” to 23½”.
Angles 74° 74° or to order, Bottom Bracket height 10¾”.
Wheelbase 35″ Cinelli Aero Internal Crown on Italian Special Rake fork, Shimano forged Vertical Dropouts.
Gear fittings brazed on for 6-speed, internal brake fitting within top tube, Allan Key Brake fittings, Allan Key Seat Post Fastening.
Finish, colour to choice, or shaded finish as illustrated.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Araya Rims on S.F. Ultegra Hubs.
SOYO Tubulars 24″F 27″R. Ultegra SIS Gears.
Ultegra Chainset.
Cinelli L.A. Bars. Cinelli 1A Stem.
Ultegra Pedals. Turbo Saddle.
Aero Gran Compe Brakes.

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[A pink low-profile bicycle with a sloping top tube, a smaller front wheel and a gray disc rear wheel lettered Bob Jackson, photographed at dusk against pine trees, a dark cloudy sky and a wet road. Below the photograph the specification is printed beside a purple line drawing of a cyclist and a star.]

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LUGANO TIME TRIAL

LUGANO TIME TRIAL

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 653 Tubing.
Size to order. 19½” to 25″.
Prugnat Special Lightened Lugs. Fancy fretted.
Angles 74° Head 74° Seat, or to order.
Special Italia Continental Oval Fork Blades on Haden Sceptre Crown.
Allen Key Seat Fastening.
Campagnolo Super Record Dropouts.
Fully Silver Brazed. For 6 speed unless stated.
Finish colour to choice. Lugs outlined in colour and transfers.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Suntour sprint group set. 9000 Accushift.
Mavic MA 40 Rims. Michelin Hi-Lite Tyres.
Cinelli Bars & Stem. Turbo Saddle.

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[A Lugano Time Trial frame and chrome fork in deep purple with chromed stays and white BOB JACKSON transfers, held up by one hand in front of a barbed-wire fence, a plowed field and a stack of logs. A second photograph shows the same style of frameset lying on bare sandy earth, beside the specification printed under a blue heading band.]

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MERLIN

MERLIN – MODENA

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 D/B tubing throughout.
Sizes from 19½” to 25″.
73° Angle Head, 73° Angle Seat or to order.
Prugnat Long Point Lugs. Fancy cut.
1½” Fork Rake on Italia Fork Crown.
Campagnolo Front and Rear Fork Ends.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Shimano Ultegra Group Set SIS.
Mavic MA 2 Rims, Michelin Hi-Lite Tyres.
SR Bars and Stem, Milremo Saddle.
SR Seat Pin.

MERLIN – SAN MERENO

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 D/B tubing.
Sizes from 19½” to 25″.
73° Angle Head, 73° Angle Seat or to order.
Prugnat Long Point Lugs.
1½” Fork Rake on Cinnetti Italia Crown.
Shimano Front and Rear Fork Ends vertical.
Special Italia Seat Cluster.
Brazed on Gear Fittings.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Mavic or Super Champion Rims on S/F Q/R Hubs.
Specialized Tyres and Tubes or to order (extra).
Suntour SVX Front and Rear Gears.
SR or Stronglight Cotterless Alloy Chainset.
SR Alloys Bars, Stem and Pedals, Weinmann Brakes.

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[A frame and fork in red shading to dark maroon, with white MERLIN transfers on the down tube and seat tube, hung on a wrought-iron gate in front of a reed bed and a grassy path. Below the photograph the specifications for two Merlin models are printed beside a teal line drawing of a cyclist and a bird.]

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VIGORELLI TRACK

VIGORELLI TRACK

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 D/B Tubing throughout.
Sizes and half size to order. 19½” to 25½”.
Prugnat long point lugs.
Angles 74° Head 74° Seat, Bracket Height 10¾” or 11″ or to order.
Forks 1 Rake Round to Round. Special Fork Blades.
Dropouts Campagnolo Track.
Finish Colour to choice. Lugs outlined in colour and transfers.
Plating extra — see list.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Mavic Sprint on L/F Hubs, Campagnolo.
Lion Tubulars.
SR Bars and Stem, Alloy.
SR Track Alloy Cotterles C/set.

NUOVO 753 ROAD OR TRACK

NUOVO 753 ROAD OR TRACK

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 753 RD/B Tubing throughout.
Size and half size to order, 20″ to 24″.
74° angle Head, 74° angle seat, or to order.
Allen Key Seat.
Special (Hand Fretted) Light Lugs.
1½” Rake Fork European oval section on Haden Sceptre Crown.
Campagnolo Super Record Dropouts, Road or Track.
Low Temperature Silver Brazed throughout.
Brazed on Gear fittings for Front and Rear Gears under Bottom Bracket. For 6 speed unless stated.
Lightweight Headset.
Finish colour to choice. Lugs outlined in colour and transfers.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Shimano 7400 Group Set.
Mavic M.A. 40 Rims. Specialized Turbo Tyres.
Cinelli Bars & Stem. Turbo Saddle.

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[Two Bob Jackson frames, each under a blue heading band with its specification beside it: a Vigorelli Track frame in a red-to-yellow fade with lined lugs, held up by a hand against a cloudy sky over water, and a Nuovo 753 frame in red and white, propped among fallen branches in a wood. The frames carry “BOB JACKSON” and “Jackson” transfers.]

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RACING OR TOURING TRIKE

TOURING TRIKE

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Reynolds 531 D/B Tubing.
Size to order.
Angles 72° Head 72° Seat, or to order.
Campagnolo Front Dropouts.
Sun Tour or Shimano Brake Fittings and Racer Extension to Fork.
Journal type Rear Axle, single Wheel Drive. Two Wheel Drive extra.
Rear Braking System extra.
Finish colour to choice. Lugs outlined in colour and transfers.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Superchamp 58 Rims.
Specialized Tyres. Stronglight 100 Chainset.
Sun Tour S.V.X. F.R. Gears. S.R. Bars & Stem.
Madison G.11 Saddle. Double Braking System on Fork.
Rear Brake System Extra.

RACING MODEL ALSO AVAILABLE DETAILS FROM JACKSON CYCLES LTD.

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[A Bob Jackson touring trike with a pale blue frame, white handlebar tape, tan-wall tires and a rear carrier stands on grass before a wire fence under a dark sky, with “Bob Jackson” transfers on the down tube. The specification sits below the photograph, beside a blue star ornament, and a blue wave shape runs across the foot of the page.]

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TOURIST TANDEM

TOURIST TANDEM

FRAME SPECIFICATION
Size to order. 531 Double Butted Tubing, Campagnolo Dropouts.
Double Twin Lateral Construction. Finish to choice.
Chrome Rear Handlebar Stem (extra).
Wheelbase from 61″. Weight from 12 lbs.

COMPLETE CYCLE SPECIFICATION
Superchamp 58 Rims.
Suzie Hubs. Specialized Tyres.
T.A. Cross Over Chainset.
Shimano Deore Brakes. Suntour S.V.X Gears.
S.R. Bars & Stem. G.11 Saddle
S.R. Alloy Pedals. Poker Mudguards.

RACING MODEL ALSO AVAILABLE DETAILS FROM JACKSON CYCLES LTD.

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[A Bob Jackson Tourist Tandem in red with gray panels, white handlebar tape, fenders, a rear carrier and two bottles stands on grass beside flooded water and fence posts under a dark sky, with “Bob Jackson” transfers on the frame. Below the photograph the specification sits beside blue ornaments: a looping circle, a bird and a stylized rider whose wheels are drawn as scribbled circles running off the foot of the page.]

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Jackson Cycles Ltd, 148 Harehills Lane, Leeds LS8 5BD Telephone: (0532) 493022
Photography: John Millar Assistant: David Shepherd
Design & Art Direction: Michael Krage © 1988 JRJ Cycles Ltd

[A rider in a black top and black and yellow shorts climbs a slope on a red flat-handlebar bicycle with fenders, the figure blurred by movement against a purple sky. A blue wave shape crosses the top of the page and a black star and a black stylized rider with scribbled circle wheels frame the small print at its foot; the page carries no folio.]