"Jack Taylor" ca. ~1950 Path/Tourist/Clubman-style
06-11-13, 05:32 PM
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"Jack Taylor" ca. ~1950 Path/Tourist/Clubman-style
Friend and BF member holiday76 sent this frame to me so I could build it up and ride it as it's on the small side for him. He purchased it from Norris Lockley who is convinced it is a Jack Taylor. The serial number doesn't make sense, but who knows. It is certainly from the 40s or 50s and we know that the lamp bracket and braze-ons were added at the same time the BB shell was replaced as holiday found a work order in the BB shell. Under the black paint you can see a pale yellowish green. It's a lightweight frame that is very responsive and quick to accelerate. But, I only have a few shakedown rides as of yet.
I built it up with parts that aren't period correct, but are either close or very much look like they'd have been upgrades early in its life. The saddle is RHM #14 with other bits from Stronglight and MAFAC. Most of the rest are modern with care taken to make them look correct.
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I built it up with parts that aren't period correct, but are either close or very much look like they'd have been upgrades early in its life. The saddle is RHM #14 with other bits from Stronglight and MAFAC. Most of the rest are modern with care taken to make them look correct.
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06-11-13, 05:36 PM
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06-11-13, 05:38 PM
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Ha! No. I set the brake cables up to work at the minimum and maximum stem height and set it at the minimum for pics.
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06-11-13, 05:42 PM
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48/18 with 700x32 right now.
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06-11-13, 05:47 PM
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Very cool, nice build. What size are the GB tires?
06-11-13, 06:11 PM
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I am curious about the tubing. Great looking bike though.
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06-11-13, 06:52 PM
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"Jack Taylor" ca. ~1950 Path/Tourist/Clubman-style
Outstanding, Justin! You're giving me inspiration to finish my JT build. How do you like those MAFAC levers with the plastic bodies? Do they feel any different than the alloy version?
06-11-13, 06:55 PM
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Tarwheel, the tires are 700x32 Cypres.
Thanks! I think they may be a bit more comfortable riding on the hoods. Braking from the hoods seems to be about the same (read: poor) and I have what most would consider large hands. But overall, I'm happy with their performance. I've learned from previous Racer setups regarding straddle cable length and the Kool Stop Mathauser compound pads are a big part of that. No squeal and I can lock up the rear wheel.
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06-11-13, 06:57 PM
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Beautiful build!
The new parts look great (imho)
Cheers,
Chris
The new parts look great (imho)
Cheers,
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06-11-13, 06:59 PM
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Lookin' good. I particularly like the saddle, the color, and the handlebar mounted water bottle. If it were mine, I would probably be scrounging for a medium ratio 4-speed S-A hub.
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06-11-13, 07:21 PM
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Nice choice of components to complement the beautiful frame!
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06-11-13, 07:23 PM
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The tubing sticker is a Jack Taylor Tourist (531db). It feels quite light and I think it probably is some form of 531. The seat tube is a little out of round at the clamp, but I am using a 26.4mm post and that's probably the original spec.
Thanks!
I appreciate it. Yeah, the 4-speed would be cool, but I like riding fixed so that would mean a second rear wheel. Maybe if one falls into my lap. 
Thanks!
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06-11-13, 09:11 PM
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Looks great! Nice job as usual, man.
06-12-13, 04:31 AM
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It just doesn't get much better than this. This build has just the right amount of everything. Awesome!
06-12-13, 05:55 AM
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Beautiful. A Taylor is probably at the top of list bikes that I still need to land....
06-12-13, 06:03 AM
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Well Done Sir, Well Done!
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06-12-13, 06:34 AM
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Justin, you were right. I am digging it. I think that if that had some red Bluemels fenders, it would make that bike nearly perfect. Does it have round fork tubes? I find a light mount on a round fork blade to be an interesting addition to the bike.
I think that if that had some red Bluemels fenders, it would make that bike nearly perfect. Does it have round fork tubes? I find a light mount on a round fork blade to be an interesting addition to the bike.
06-12-13, 06:43 AM
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I really like this bike. It looks like it would be alot of fun to ride.
06-12-13, 06:44 AM
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Looks good!
But... do you like it? I mean, as in, do you like riding it?
But... do you like it? I mean, as in, do you like riding it?
