The brakes are interesting, but I'm more intrigued by the frame details. Apparently it was purpose-built as there is no (that I can see) derailleur hanger. And what's with that rear brake protector/rack thingy? Also odd are the two shifters for a 5 speed; although I have never seen an SA 5 speed implementation. Either way, it's a sweet JT.
Marc St. Martin JT #8232 (soon for sale in) Livermore, California USA
-----Original Message-----
>From: Andrew R Stewart <onetenth@earthlink.net>
>Sent: Feb 17, 2010 6:25 PM
>To: Mark Lawrence <mark.lawrence@firstreadthis.com>, Michael Thompson <meauxtown@yahoo.com>, CR Main Address <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: Re: [CR] Jack Taylor 5 Speed - please help to identify brakes !!
>
>Mark- There is no reason why the solid links won't work well. The design has
>been used by others as well as solid links have been part of other brake
>designs (Campy Deltas). Shimano has tried various straddle cable/link
>designs over the years.
>
>The advantage might be that the pull up clip/cable yoke is centered. But
>that also might be a disadvantage. Also the various lengths of straddle
>cables can allow for frame (mixte) or accessory (Pletcher racks) clearance.
>The solid links are only what they are size and location wise.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mark Lawrence" <mark.lawrence@firstreadthis.com>
>To: "Michael Thompson" <meauxtown@yahoo.com>; "CR Main Address"
><classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:14 PM
>Subject: Re: [CR] Jack Taylor 5 Speed - please help to identify brakes !!
>
>
>> Hello listmembers,
>>
>> Michael mentioning the Jack Taylor on UK ebay (320487377012) has reminded
>> me of the fact that I have the same brakeset that this bicycle features,
>> but have never got around to properly identifying them.
>>
>> All that I know is that they are Weinmanns, and that they have a solid
>> steel straddle arm instead of a straddle cable. What I'm really curious
>> about is whether this design works - possibly not since it was never
>> copied.
>>
>> If you look at the ebay listing you will see what I'm talking about - I
>> suppose I should make pictures of these brakes and upload them to
>> wooljersey, I haven't seen them there or anywhere else.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any insight,
>> Regards
>> Mark Lawrence
>> Oxford, United Kingdom
>>
>> ________________________________________
>> From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org
>> [classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Michael Thompson
>> [meauxtown@yahoo.com]
>> Sent: 17 February 2010 12:54
>> To: CR Main Address
>> Subject: [CR] Jack Taylor 5 Speed
>>
>> There is a really cool Jack Taylor on British Ebay. A Five speed model
>> with lots of really interesting parts. See here: 320487377012 The seller
>> has turned down a thousand pounds sterling. This one may be fun to watch.
>>
>> Michael Thompson
>> Monroe, LA
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>Andrew R Stewart
>Rochester, NY