Greetings to the List,
For sale is a 1979 Jack Taylor Tourist #7574
The link to Joel's Jack Taylor web site is here:
http://www.blackbirdsf.org/
Here is the basic information on the bike and please disregard the "keep forever" comment at the end of the description. Note to self...get real!
ST=60cm ctc, TT=59cm ctc Fenders - Bluemels Super Sport (blue of course) Brakes - Mafac Criterium, drilled levers Shifters - Campagnolo bar ends Crankset - Specialites TA 50/40/28 triple Derailleur Front - Campagnolo Rally Derailleur Back - Campagnolo Rally Stem - Cinelli Saddle - Brooks Professional, small rivets (has a really long nose, very broken in and very comfortable) Pedels - TA Headset - Stonglight Wheelset - Super Champion 27" Tires - Michelin World Tour Hubs - Phil Wood, first generation 3-piece 40-hole rear, 36-hole front Skewers - Campagnolo Seatpost - Campagnolo Super Record
Comes with blue front and rear racks, color is very close, numbers do not match.
This bike is in extremely well cared for condition. I would say that it is very low mileage. Not NOS but very nice and a very comfortable ride. Anyone that knows me knows my pursuit for super clean bikes and this is one of my best.
More specific photos will be sent on request.
The price is $1600 and includes shipping to anywhere in the US. Please contact me off list.
Best always,
Guy Apple
Sunnyvale, California, USA