Hello all,
I forgot to mention this bike takes 700c rims.. Anyone have any 700c 36 hole Super Champion rims to sell or complete wheels?
Thanks,
Erik Reese Portland OR
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> Date: Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:19:58 -0700
> From: erik <threadfile@gmail.com>
> Subject: [CR] JT parts needed
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
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> Hello all,
>
> Trying to finish up my Jack Taylor Tourist that I finally tracked down
> and bought from a list member.
> It is this ratty 1969 bike: http://www.blackbirdsf.org/
> I have all the parts thanks to a few list members and feEbay and after
> hours of cleaning and inspecting I decided I could use a few more things.
>
> The headset is a Stronglight P3 ? and it is pitted like I have never
> seen so I would like to replace it all or at least the frame cups and
> crown race. It appears a V4 is very similar so maybe that is another
> option. Anyone have a complete headset or parts for sale, English thread?
>
> I also need another set of clincher wheels. Something correct would be
> nice (but not required), if I could choose, Tipo hubs and Super Champion
> rims would be the ones since I cant afford Maxi Cars. I prefer high
> flange (but low is OK as well) and Mavic, Weinmann or ? rims would be
> great as well. They dont have to be perfect as I am trying to keep this
> bike unpolished and in everyday rider condition.
>
> After cleaning all the grease off of the bike I found very nice yellow
> lug lining under 40 years of dirt. Also I machined a new chainstay
> rubber slap guard mount and brazed it on to replace the broken off
> original. Very soon I am repairing both of the racks as well. Hoping to
> have it all together this month for a ride as it will be the bikes 41st
> birthday and some pics will follow when it is finished.
>
> If anyone knows anyone that has owned this bike or any history on it
> please let me know.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Erik Reese
> Portland OR