tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post8933389992842328325..comments2024-03-28T11:56:48.304-04:00Comments on The Retrogrouch: Jack Taylor: Loss of a TreasureBrookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-37866363226239047052022-02-11T07:06:35.332-05:002022-02-11T07:06:35.332-05:00I regularly meet Ken Taylor on my dog walks around...I regularly meet Ken Taylor on my dog walks around Stewart Park (Middlesbrough) A very jolly true gentleman who always stops to say hello.He is quite modest about the history of his connection with Jack Taylor Cycles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714499697312088978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-8694169858798131462019-01-25T11:14:10.061-05:002019-01-25T11:14:10.061-05:00I am the original owner of a 1977 Jack Taylor cust...I am the original owner of a 1977 Jack Taylor custom touring tandem I ordered at the shop early 1977 (which I still have). Cinelli stems and bars, Maxicar hubs w/rear drum brake, Stronglight cranks, bottom bracket and tandem headset, Mafac cantilevered caliper brakes, Campagnolo front and rear Rally deraileurs, Brooks racing saddles, all European components. Tandem-gauge Reynolds 531 tubing with a matching oval bottom tube. Dynamo lights front and rear. Front and rear racks with matching paint. Dimpled aluminum fenders (French Lefol, I believe).<br /><br />About two months later this beautiful bike was ready for pickup; photos taken at pickup are featured in an August 1977 Bicycling Magazine article about the Taylor brothers.<br /><br />I will always have fond memories of my visits with Jack and "the lads”, brothers Norman and Ken, at their Stockton-on-Tees cycle works.<br />Gaylord "Bucky" Hydal, New Bern, North Carolina, USA.<br />-----------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Best regards,<br />Bucky HydalBrookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-64019966196361604472017-03-04T14:35:27.601-05:002017-03-04T14:35:27.601-05:00Hard to say, but there are some websites devoted t...Hard to say, but there are some websites devoted to the brand specifically, so they might be a good place to start. http://old_school_cycles.tripod.com/id3.html or try<br />http://www.blackbirdsf.org/taylor/Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-41444085899180869872017-03-04T11:57:38.146-05:002017-03-04T11:57:38.146-05:00I'm not sure if this is still active
I am in C...I'm not sure if this is still active<br />I am in Canada an RN would like to build a Jack Taylor curve frame <br />Does anyone know where I can find a design?<br />Thanks<br />Ian. Ianb1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08069350752367441334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-66471509769236233702014-11-11T13:53:53.766-05:002014-11-11T13:53:53.766-05:00thanks for adding that info. thanks for adding that info. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-17875844231644271282014-11-11T13:09:26.837-05:002014-11-11T13:09:26.837-05:00For those local, service will be at Stockton Paris...For those local, service will be at Stockton Parish Church 10:30am Thursday 13th NovemberAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05434281530102116734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-50341735188287085662014-11-07T06:20:02.664-05:002014-11-07T06:20:02.664-05:00If I'm not mistaken, Jack was born July 26, 19...If I'm not mistaken, Jack was born July 26, 1918. "Have a Good Ride" Jack.<br />All the best,<br />Mike ThompsonMeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17431187039414085802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-65317637112365528242014-11-06T20:01:30.177-05:002014-11-06T20:01:30.177-05:00Thanks for including your link, Bob. I wonder who ...Thanks for including your link, Bob. I wonder who owns that curved tube model now?Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-63632120740224536842014-11-06T19:09:23.842-05:002014-11-06T19:09:23.842-05:00Nicely written. Jack was an honest hardworking dec...Nicely written. Jack was an honest hardworking decent man with a lifelong passion. I have been a Taylor man since 1976 and visited them in 1982. Ken is a regular correspondent, and I visited him this year in June. I was the original owner of Dave Martinez' (RIP Dave) curved tube that you show, and now I have a new one that fits. Here is my Jack Taylor flickr collection if anyone is interested in more pics<br />https://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/collections/72157607051898889/<br />cheers, Bob FreemanFausto Copioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11297594224002735397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-76649069547306895112014-11-06T14:29:13.835-05:002014-11-06T14:29:13.835-05:00A wonderful tribute. Much appreciated and enjoyed....A wonderful tribute. Much appreciated and enjoyed. Thanks.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710715433883677736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-34153627402366083662014-11-06T11:14:53.987-05:002014-11-06T11:14:53.987-05:00thanks -- I knew the date properly, but must have ...thanks -- I knew the date properly, but must have goofed in typing, then didn't catch it. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110998345857993287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8492685525705691186.post-36799884865426550702014-11-06T10:25:15.739-05:002014-11-06T10:25:15.739-05:00Thanks for this tribute. One small correction: Ja...Thanks for this tribute. One small correction: Jack's brother Norman died in 2008, not 2004. Lot's of other useful information and pictures of Jack Taylor bikes here: http://www.blackbirdsf.org/taylor/DavidKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271584799774660807noreply@blogger.com