Private Jake owners are a special bunch. Our old alloy convertible single speed cross bike has garnered a bit of a cult following over the years and most owners are not willing to part with them. One such owner is Jason at Back Alley Bikes in Carrboro, North Carolina. “The bike started life as a stock 2016 Private Jake and has evolved slowly over time as parts have worn out. In its current form as a flat bar all-weather super commuter, it’s lighter, faster, and stronger than my first mountain bike.”












