In a message dated 3/18/02 6:32:13 PM, tr4play@cox.net writes:
<< I've never seen one in
actual use - really! When did they become available, why were they made,
when were they used and why are they no longer available? >>
Their name-Major Taylor-should be a clue as to how long they've been around.
In the early part of the 20th century they were the normal track stem.
They've declined in popularity but the TTT adjustable sten was quite common
20 years ago. Jeff Lyon makes a nice one today.
Phil Brown
NoHo, Ca