Why JONES Bikes Are Making Me Question Everything I Thought I Knew About Bikes

Jones bikes are unlike anything else. I'd seen them around and heard rave reviews. I have friends who sold their entire MTB fleet after buying a Jones. Surely they can't be for me! Aren't they just glorified bikepacking bikes for leisurely rides through the woods? Riding a Jones has melted my brain and shattered everything I thought I understood about what makes a hardtail great. Learn more about these bikes here: https://bit.ly/4hcjQm7 Do you need help choosing your next bike? Sign up for my one-on-one bike consultation service here: patreon.com/hardtailparty Sign up for my Advanced MTB Design/Geometry MasterCourse: https://bigbrainparty.com Did you learn something? Say thanks and support this channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hardtailparty Gear I use and love: CYC Pocket Air Compressor and discount code: https://bit.ly/429Fe7S CYC eBike Conversion Kit. Use code "BBP5OFF" at https://cycmotor.com​ for your 5% discount. Gear-Blocks sliding bike storage: https://bit.ly/4gCcKrA 30% off my favorite eyewear: Julbo. Discount applied in link: https://bit.ly/3JD6EbK 5% off 5DEV cranks - Use coupon code "hardtailparty" for a discount code here: https://bit.ly/3c5Ha6b 5% off roost titanium bars and stem: use code "hardtailparty22" Spinergy MXX 30 - https://bit.ly/3AiL4UW (use coupon code "HTPARTY10" for 10% off) 10% off all Crank Brothers gear here: https://bit.ly/3tkTKdD using code "hardtailparty10" SCC Tech Chain Lube and Cleaner - http://bit.ly/3mlVKPb Outdoor Vitals Altitude Sun Hoodie - https://bit.ly/3Qpm9Iu Hardtail Party Shirts, hats, and SWAG - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtail... Lab Austere hip pack: https://bit.ly/3p37K58 - code "Hardtail.Party" 25% off Handup Gloves: https://bit.ly/3dhUe8z - use discount code "HARDTAILPARTY" My shop tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hardtailp... My tire sealant: https://bit.ly/2ULJirZ Hardtail Party collection by pedal industries - code "HARDTAILPARTY": https://bit.ly/3ilNdqH What's in my water bottles (Tailwind): https://bit.ly/2Xbxy3q My hooded sun shirt: https://bit.ly/38NdU1x Milwaukee Inflator. I love this thing! https://amzn.to/38Vdqrj Presta adapter: https://amzn.to/3cMADx1 5% off all RSD bikes using code "party" - https://bit.ly/3dj2nZP - Ryan Leech Connection: $19 off - coupon code "hardtailparty"​ - https://bit.ly/2UwrmQq https://amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty Any time you shop on amazon using this link, it helps me. Jenson: https://bit.ly/3WSODuD Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/3VA3GIK Note: many of my links are affiliate links. That means I get a small commission on purchases made using these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel. If you've learned something from my videos, consider using the affiliate links above. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Jeff Jones and his approach 1:50 How it's different from a modern hardtail 3:00 How we got it wrong 3:33 Challenging the norm 4:38 Don't assume anything with this bike 5:00 My misconceptions about this bike 7:29 The poison of marketing 9:09 SWB Geometry 12:27 LWB Geometry 15:01 Why a Jones makes you stop chasing new trends 16:19 Shortcomings 18:34 Ride review coming soon