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jensen541
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 56
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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 4:10 pm Post subject: Jack Taylor Cycles |
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This my time warp Jack Taylor with a full Campagnalo groupset.
Proper steel and brazed joints in a world of carbon fibre.
This is a fab link to Jacks workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALNsQpCL8LY
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6319 Location: Derby
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2017 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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I would just like to say how nice it is to see a proper bike. All I know about Jack Taylor is that they were a bit special. I remember he built a special order frame with a curved seat tube.
It’s been a long time but I used to have rather nice Falcon designed by Ernie Clements (if you remember him?). |
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jensen541
Joined: 03 Dec 2007 Posts: 56
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Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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Yes it is proper bike Ray. Even the leather Brooks saddle isn't too bad!
Your Falcon would be very similar I guess. I don't remember Ernie Clements but when I worked for Raleigh in the 70's, my mate used to ride from Mansfield on a EC bike I'm sure. |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6319 Location: Derby
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Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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There is just something about the traditional racers/touring bikes isn't there?
My Falcon also had a brooks saddle and lots of other nice features. Plenty of duralumin. It probably wasn't top notch but it looked the part and I loved it. Sadly, when my interest waned in favour of motorised transport my Brother took it on and ruined it.
I also have a soft spot for older Claud Butler and Bianchi cycles. Unfortunately I no longer have the ability to ride but I still like seeing them. |
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