these are the most gorgeous center pull brakes. well sculpted and in a buffed finish took center pull brakes to the next level, even though they were considered passe when they were introduced in 1986. They were developed by a RISD grad, and partially based off the Mafac Competition, even using a similar straddle wire.42mm-55mm … Continue reading Dia Compe Centerpull NGC 450 sold
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
Pictures 3- this time it’s personal!
Here are a couple frames i picked up over the years, there is a good possibility that I will end up selling them this year.early 1970s Jack Taylor "cyclo-cross" bike framest. It has brazeons for cantilever brakes but vertical rear dropouts and no eyelets for fenders. It also has round fork blades, typical of track … Continue reading Pictures 3- this time it’s personal!
Desktop
This picture of my desktop actually serves as my "desktop" on my computer screen. many jokes are pointed on how cluttered my desktop gets(both on my computer and on my desktop!). A keen collector eye can see some pretty rare and valuable items amid the mess. (Click on picture to see bigger)Some items I can … Continue reading Desktop
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