It is probably a purpose built short distance (10 and 25 mile) time trial bike.
Hilary Stone, Bristol, England
> From: David Ross <dlr94306@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2005 09:52:33 -0800 (PST)
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR]proper term for a proper English bike
>
> I would love to see some pictures, please!
>
> Dave Ross
> Portola Valley, CA (need I say USA?)
>
> Jon Williams wrote:
>
> "I bought a very nice Bob Jackson frame yesterday. Set
> up with track-ends with derailleur hanger, and a down
> tube braze-on for only the right handshifter. The fork
> is a gorgeous twin plate "track" like affair that is
> drilled for a brake. Is there a proper (or just
> quaint) term for the type of racing or purpose the
> frame was built for?"