Jack Kane Custom Racing Bicycles Review

My experience with Jack Kane's shop was absolutely fantastic. I had previously wasted a lot of time trying to find a competent artist to little avail. Eventually, I found Jack Kane's shop through Google and reached out to them. After exchanging a few emails with Zane Schweer, it became obvious that I'd found the right people to handle the paint job on my most recent custom bike project.

Zane worked with me to narrow down the design to exactly what I wanted, and provided mock-up pictures along the way to help visualize what the finished project would look like. Once the design was picked, I shipped the frame to their shop and they got to work. The turn-around time was pretty reasonable.

The finished frame that I received was phenomenal, and has attracted quite a bit of attention already. It looks totally professional and sharp, and most importantly, it's unique to me.

I'd absolutely recommend Jack Kane. His work is second to none.

Recent Kane fan - Nighthawk SL with Integra D12 components - fantastically built, beautiful paint job, meticulous designed. Service is unbeatable. I am very pleased with my purchase and definitely plan to buy my wife's bike there.

I was looking for a company to install a pair of water bottle bosses on a Ridley X-Fire carbon cyclocross frame. Within hours of my email, I received a response from Zane. The communication continued to be excellent throughout the process. The work was completed very quickly and the return packaging was among the best I have seen for a frame alone in a box. The quality of the work was also top notch. After 8 months of heavy usage, the water bottle bosses have performed as intended, with no issues at all.

I strongly recommend the team at Jack Kane Custom Bikes for any carbon repair or modification work. Their customer service will keep you informed throughout the entire process by providing photos along the way. The finished product will be carefully packaged and returned safely. Thank you for the great service!

I was in the market to have my favorite road bike custom painted. I couldn't find anyone in the NYC area with the experience and know how that pertains to painting carbon fiber. I searched online and actually spoke to several businesses before making my decision.

I sent an inquiry to Jack Kane Custom Bikes and I received and immediate reply from Zane, the brand marketing manager,

After speaking to Zane and going over every detail from shipping the frameset to their location, how the frameset is prepped, how I want it painted, and the duration of the job, I knew right afterwards that I would be doing business with Jack Kane Custom Bikes.

While my frameset was being worked on, Zane kept me informed almost on a daily basis. Every single detail was covered, and knowing how great Zane was communicating with me gave me reassurance that I chose the right people for the job.

I received my frameset within the specific timeframe given. It turned out great and look forward to sending in another frameset for a future custom paint job.

Its always great to know a business where courtesy and professionalism are exceeded beyond your expectations.

Thanks to everyone at Jack Kane Custom Bikes for their top-tier customer service.

My husband has been riding a Kane bike for about a year. He absolutely loves it. He can not stop talking about how light it is. H said that its about 3 to 4 pounds lighter than most full carbon bikes on the market. He loves how responsive and snappy the bike feels

I've been on my custom KANE Battle Axe since mid August and all I can say is WOW I love this bike! Its show and go not some all show no go bike. Every time I do a group ride (most of the time in Florida) people always look and study the bike before the ride and immediately after the ride they all want to know "where the hell did you get that bike? That thing is SICK!!" I then go into great detail about Jack, the shop, and everyone that is in the shop. After I wipe off the drool I will let some of the people pick the bike up to feel the weight and again its "that thing is SICK!!". I was never a fan of group rides till I got this bike. It's and absolute blast to ride...and show off. I still love my long rides by myself so the subtle aero lines on this bike help. So if you want something that nobody else has and that everyone else wants then a custom Jack Kane Racing Bike is for you. If not enjoy your overpriced cookie cutter bike and please move to the right so I can pass.

Going into the Bicycle Shop is always a good time. Anyone is there you talk to will go above and beyond to meet you're cycling needs. If they don't have it, they will get it or find where you can get it. I've gone into the shop to see where some of the good road routes are in town and also for trail riding routes. Almost every person in the shop came out to help with drawing maps and telling me all the details about the ride and area. There is so much knowledge about cycling in there its crazy. Nothing but class with the Bicycle Shop.

My husband and I went in for bicycles, not really knowing much about them. Jack was great! He took the time to really educate us about the different types of bikes. When we each found a bicycle, they even allowed us to try them out before committing to it. We both left with a bike we love! These are very high quality bikes, and are worth the investment.

i love the job jack kane did on my 1985 skyway bmx streat beat. it is awesome i already started to put the bike together and so far it is hot. zane shweer was very nice they are great people.. no one else could have done a better job right on. the color mached perfectly. i canot say enoght thank you so much dan ziegler.

I had Jack Kane Custom Cycles bond two aluminum inserts into the carbon steerer tube of two Pinarello forks. The process was quick (1 week) and problem free. Jack Kane is very responsive with questions you may have. Above all else, I believe Jack Kane is one of the most experienced and passionate about bicycles. That means you get one of the finest bicycle craftsman in the business. When it comes to working on my bike, I want someone I can trust. I would not hesitate to have him work on my bike again. Thank you

After a few nights searching for someone that does custom paint work for bikes I stumbled on the Jack Kane website. After a few hours of browsing through their gallery I decided to reach out and contact them. I just finished my second season of triathlon racing and completed my first full Ironman this past August. With that I decided it was time to refresh my Specialized Shiv. I sent out an email and received a response the same day. After a few days of back and forth with Zane in regards to what colors and design patterns I was looking for they created 3 different prototypes and emailed them to me. I was able to narrow it down to one and the rest was history. I live up in Boston thus I had my local bike shop box my bike up and send it out. Jacks bike shop did a very comprehensive evaluation of my bike and found a few issues that needed to be fixed. I was due for a service anyway thus I had them complete any and all needed work.
Social media obviously seems to play a critical role in peoples lives and Jack Kane seems to be connected in all the correct ways. They uploaded pics along the way to Instagram which I was able to see which made me feel more connected to the process. Zane was very prompt in letting me know when things were complete and shipped the bike back in a very timely fashion. Honestly the bike is AWESOME. The paint work is BEAUTIFUL. Couldn't get any better in my opinion. The paint job adds a whole different level to the bike. For anyone that puts in countless hours on their bike training and wants to reward themselves this is a must do. On a side note-my father sent in his old Klein mountain bike that has got to be every bit of 15 years old and they did a fantastic job of giving that bike a new life as well. For anyone wanting to see my bike check out the gallery of non jack kane bikes and its the blue/green/white and black specialized shiv. The klein that my dad sent in can also be seen and is red/white/black. Thanks again Zane and Jack!!
-Ian

Zane and the team at Jack Kane treated my beloved Colnago with such care. Had a small group of chips in the carbon fiber, and the team repaired it, and then I had them change my matte finish to gloss. The finish, and paint work is perfect. They kept me in the loop during the process and finished on time, and on budget. Nice to work with a group of pros dedicated to perfection in their work. You don't often see it today. Highy recommend these guys!

I have a Jack Kane Nighthawk SL and it is one AWESOME bike! The bike is gorgeous and painted to match my college school colors. Including a special touch as the inside stays are painted to stone to represent the Hokie Stone used in the building on campus. Paint details, fading are amazing and look great! And rides even better! I was having some upper back pain on longer ride and Zane recommend I go to a slightly smaller frame (58 down to 56 cm) and it really made a difference. Love this bike, the custom builds process and highly recommend Jack Kane Custom Bikes!

Excellent artist/painter. I was never left-out from, during, and after process. If you like to have your "own" bike, this is the place to go.

OK, I promised this review a year ago and I'm finally writing it. But that does not diminish my enthusiasm for a job well done.

I wrecked my Trek Madone 5.9 about four weeks before a century that I had been preparing for. I broke my wrist and cracked one of my seat stays on the bike. Got a second opinion -- yep, it was cracked.

Could I recover and could I get the bike fixed in time? I started investigating carbon fiber frame repair, and at first it appeared that Calfee was the only game in town. That would mean sending my frame to California...no way would I get it back in time.

Then I found Jack Kane and the kind folks there agreed to do the repairs. By the time I got the bike to them, we were less than three weeks out. They promised to try to get it done, despite the problems of having enough time for the paint job to cure properly.

In the end, they did a super job, fixed both seat stays to keep the bike balanced, did a great paint job and even fixed another spot where the bike assemblers had overtightened my brake attachment and cracked the paint.

I rode the race on a four-week-healed broken wrist and a shiny new Madone. Thanks guys. I appreciate it.

Highly Professional repair of carbon chainstay with quick turn around.

I contacted Zane online after an extensive search for a custom job on my Cervelo S2. He was a pleasure to work with from day 1 with great communication and they are very thorough in determining what your scheme will look like. I shipped my frame to them and thay had it painted and shipped back to me in less than 3 weeks. The paint job is phenomenal and I get comments everywhere I ride. Highly recommend the boys at Jack Kane Custom Cycles and big props to Zane Schweer!!

I asked Jack Kane to renovate my well-worn 22-year-old Kestrel 200 SC. First impressions speaking by phone with Jack's helpful business manager, Zane Schweer, and (after making the drive from the NC Triangle area to Jacksonville) upon seeing the layout of the shop were very positive. I was particularly impressed by Jack's knowledge and attention to detail. He spent a couple of hours on a busy Saturday afternoon personally guiding me to choices of new drive train (SRAM Force 22), wheels and handlebar that have resulted in a very low weight setup with performance well exceeding that of the original bike. During the fitting stage Jack realized that, because of congenital spinal curvature (scoliosis), I would benefit from a taller handlebar stem. Without hesitation, he reached into a drawer and swapped in a stem that significantly improved my riding position (and also coordinated better with the paint job - see below). In fact, after having cycled fairly seriously for 4 decades, logging enough miles to get at least halfway to the moon, and frequenting a number of good bicycle shops in the US and UK, I am more comfortable on the upgraded Kestrel than any bike I've ever ridden. A main reason I searched out Jack Kane in the first place was his expertise with carbon repair and bicycle painting. I initially assumed that we would simply replicate the original "basic black" paint and Kestrel logos. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that for the same price Jack would offer a unique custom paint job. Working with his excellent business manager, Zane Schweer (who coincidentally got his MBA at Wake Forest University, where I work), we came up with a design that incorporated thematic elements I requested, including our Medical Center's logo, along with the "Demon Deacon" colors, black and gold. I was stunned by the final look and the quality of the workmanship. In many ways the bike is now better than new. And the project came in exactly on budget. A+ all around to Jack Kane and his team.

I can't say enough about how great it is to work with Jack Kane Custom Bikes. They transformed my battered and tired S-Works into a piece of highly functional art. Their customer service is only matched by their craftsmanship. I highly recommend.

I am so satisfied with my bike and the experience I had working with Jack and Zane. That is in itself a colossal understatement. Their communication throughout the entire process was incredible. Jack is an artist pure and simple and is amazing. For anyone thinking about getting a custom paint job on their bike, carbon fiber repair or simply looking for another bike that is one of a kind, look no further; you have found your bike shop!

Over the summer I got into a bad accident with my carbon bike, numerous of scratches and paint chips, I got in touch with three different shops across the county, I chose Kane's, reason Zane Schweer he got back to me right away, kept everything very professional. My Colango came back to me looking new, excellent work done by the shop, and Zane kept me informed with emails, and photos, Great experience, I will most definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking to repair their bike.

I was not interested in a dime a dozen TT bike. After an internet search I found Jack Kane and loved looking at his gallery of custom bikes. Zane was a pleasure to work with and made sure he fully understood what I was wanting for my custom paint job. The end result is a bike that I LOVE riding, it is exactly what I wanted! The entire experience was really enjoyable.

I discovered Kane through an Internet search. My intent was to have my white and black Time RXR redone in a new paint scheme. There were scratches and chips from three-four years of use and abuse. The cycle came with a rather complicated color and paint scheme, including carbon weave cutouts forming the Time logo. I got on the phone with Zane who walked me through every step in the process. It was immediately confidence inspiring - talking with someone who was super passionate, very knowledgeable, and extraordinarily open to collaborating with me on the whole design concept and the execution. I had the bike broken down at my local shop, Cadence in Philadelphia, and they did the shipping. When the cycle arrived at Kane, it was immediately into the design queue, and I was corresponding that day with Zane about color schemes, paint tones, finishes and all the rest. He did various design mockups for me and really guided me through the process of making the best selections. We collaborated on what ended up being a very sharp scheme. The consultation with Zane and his super-responsive approach was so absolutely reassuring. And then the cycle went in for painting the next week - and the results - absolutely stunning and beyond expectations. The frame and fork look like they just came from the factory. Every aspect of the execution is spot on. And, I should note, when the frame and fork arrived back to me (Kane shipped directly back to Cadence), the packaging was done to perfection - with real care. From beginning to end, Kane made this whole project easy for me. Their approach to customer service should be documented and written about and circulated in the industry as a model. And the execution of the paint job was exceptional. I am really eager to get this bike put back together and on the road. And I already have the next project in the queue with Kane. This is simply a super impressive operation on all levels.

What a great experience I had with this company. I wanted to get a custom paint job on a beach cruiser for my wife and searched quite extensively to find the right company. These guys were professional, quick to reply, and very knowledgeable regarding any questions I had. I sent them the bike and the design and within weeks, my newly painted bike was shipped back to me and looked even better than I could have ever imagined! I highly recommend this company for any custom paint jobs you may require. Excellent customer service, fair pricing, quick turnaround, and great quality...what more could you ask for? Thanks!

Kane Bikes did a carbon repair and full paint job for me on my 2011 Specialized Tarmac S-works. The shop was timely in their response and worked quickly to meet a training trip deadline that I had - even though the deadline was right after Christmas!

The repair job was excellent. They repaired the carbon in a way that I can't even see the defect and did a full re-paint. The bike looks better than when I bought it (I think their matte finish was just that much cleaner). I'm really happy with my frame and my experience with Kane Bikes.

I have sent the same bike to Jack Kane for paint and than carbon repair and paint. I can't say enough about the quality of the job I got. But by far the thing that has me coming back is the work of Zane, always there to help. And is always on top of everything. My hats off to him and all his efforts he puts into making your bike project fun. The tease photo's of the bike totally killed me!

Thanks,
Noel

Already thinking of the next bike you will be painting!

My husband Steve and I recently went to Jack Kane Custom Bikes to look for a road bike for Steve. We were shown many options to choose from. Being in the automotive business and knowing how important customer service is, we were so impressed with the high level of care and genuine concern they gave us to help us make the best decision on a bike to fit Steve s needs. After a few great rides, the bike has far surpassed Steve s expectation. He never knew that a fitted bike could make such a difference. Thanks to Jack and Kathy who did everything they could to make the best experience happen. Perfection.

I have a K Team Racing SL aluminum frame and it is a fantastic bike. As far as ride quality is concerned is it stiff in all right places. It accelerates well out of the saddle and excels while climbing. This climbing prowess is due to the bikes light weight (16.1 lbs for an aluminum frame/carbon fork with sram red, zipp aluminum cockpit, and mavic ksyerium sl wheels). Despite its race oriented geometry it is still very comfortable for long hours on the bike. I can also attest to the bikes durability on long stretches of dirt and gravel. The paint job is stunning. Zane worked with me to get exactly what I wanted and took a few professional liberties that took the bike to a whole new level. Even if you took a magnifying glass to the paint job you not be able to see any imperfections anywhere. All in all i can't say enough about the quality and kindness of the folks at Kane Custom Bikes and would have not problem recommending them for any of your paint oriented, carbon repair, or custom bike needs.

I was extremely impressed with the detail oriented, professional and high quality work Jack Kane Bikes provides. I sent in a carbon frame to be painted and was nothing short of being thrilled with the end product. I mainly worked with Zane and he was very patient with me while we found the perfect design. I can not say enough good things about this business.

I was able to talk to Jack about his design ideas for the Kane K team Carbon before I scooped one off craigslist. It is so much more comfortable and more efficient than my old bike!

I recently decided to have a frame custom painted. I wanted something simple and timeless but with some flair. Most importantly, I wanted quality work. Professionalism and quality customer service is so difficult to find these days but that is exactly what I got when I began working with Jack Kane Custom Bikes. I contacted Zane Schweer and we began working on a color scheme together and immediately we were on the same page. Using both my ideas and his, we nailed down a simple but elegant design. Once my frame arrived at their shop, Zane sent me a confirmation and kept me up to date with the progress along the way including photos! He personally answered the phone EVERY time I called and was always easy to talk to. When I got my frame back I was simply blown away! The paint work is beautiful and the frame was well packed. If you wish to have a bike painted or are looking for a new bike with a custom paint job, I can wholeheartedly recommend Jack Kane Custom Racing Bicycles as your source. They are easy to work with and will turn out a product that you will be thrilled with! I think one of the best things about working with them is Zane's enthusiasm for the work! Give them a try; you won't be disappointed.