This is one of my personal bikes. It is a 1971 Jack Taylor Tourist model, which I purchased as a frame, fork, and rear rack off Ebay in 2005 ish. I have always loved the Taylor brothers work and when I finally got the opportunity to own one in my size, I jumped at … Continue reading Personal bike:1971 Jack Taylor Tourist
Late 1950s 56cm Schwinn Paramount Tourist for sale
Unrestored as found. Late 1950s Schwinn Paramount tourist.56cm center to center. *Schwinn Paramount stem, cranks, bottom bracket, headset, and front hub.*Brooks B-17 saddle.*Weinmann brakes and 27" clincher rims. *Sturmey Archer AW alloy shell 3 speed hub*Union pedals.$3000
building a Raleigh Bicycle film
A Bicycle Factory ‘The process of manufacture is traced from the beginning; the design on paper and the raw materials. We see what goes to make the steel tubes of the frames, the handle bars, the gear wheels, the pedal cranks, the pedals, the spokes, the wheels and the hubs, until at last the complete … Continue reading building a Raleigh Bicycle film
Copake swap meet and 500th Blog post
Copake swap meet was set with perfect weather this year. Above, the line of cars was just starting to file into the field at sunrise. Copake is the bike swap for Wheelmen types and with the 2nd Annual ride afterwards, it is great for collectors who want to ride their cool old bikes, and see … Continue reading Copake swap meet and 500th Blog post