At the Copake bicycle swap meet, there was an inaugural bicycle ride(see earlier post). A fellow Classic Rendezvous member showed up with this beautiful Jo Routens bicycle to ride. It is rather difficult to find one this large and it is interesting to see how the builder dealt with the size of the frame, by … Continue reading Yellow Jo Routens Touring/Camping bicycle
1961 Jack Taylor Super Tourist
Here is Curtis's 1961 Jack Taylor Super Tourist. a couple years ago he had Mike Barry at Mariposa Bicycles to repaint it, and to boxline it. The original paint was flaking off in chunks and had to be repainted. The bike is equipped with original Cyclo rear derailleur, TA cranks, Mafac cantilever brakes. The front … Continue reading 1961 Jack Taylor Super Tourist
1963 Jack Taylor Super Tourist sold
1963 Jack Taylor super Tourist. Excellent condition. Super example ofan unrestored one and just waiting for an overhaul and then somewaxing and cleaning.I made a fake attempt at wiping it down, it will polish up amazingly.Not kidding.62cm center to center seattube, 64cm center to top seattube.58cm center to center toptube.27" Fiamme clincher rims with Campagnolo … Continue reading 1963 Jack Taylor Super Tourist sold
1957 Elswick Hopper Vampire Convincable
Is is one of of only 2 known examples of this highly unconventional frame.It was British builder.it was built with the intention of correcting chainline issues, allowing the chainring to move from side to side, for adjusting the chainline.The chainring is adjusted with a modified Cyclo Benelux rear derailleur that is affixed to it.I guess … Continue reading 1957 Elswick Hopper Vampire Convincable
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