Highlights from the Summer 2009 issue
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• Interview with Ken, Jack and Peggy Taylor of Jack Taylor Cycles. The story behind these wonderful British machines, from the beginnings in a garden shed to a maker of high-end tandems and touring bikes. From road racing in Britain in the 1940s and 1950s to the influence of the French constructeurs, this 26-page exclusive interview provides more than just the story of Jack Taylor Cycles. • Tech: Frame stiffness and pedal stroke. We measured two riders' power output on different frames. In a separate test, we compared frames made from oversize and standard-diameter tubing. We look at measuring frame stiffness and how to tell whether your frame is stiff or not. |
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TEST: Tout Terrain Silkroad A German touring bike with integrated rack, Rohloff 14-speed hub and hydraulic disc brakes. |
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TEST: Toei Randonneur An Japanese randonneur bicycle inspired by the great French constructeurs. Click here for a full profile of the Toei. TESTS: • Lumotec IQ Cyo LED headlight • Schwalbe Marathon 650B x 42 mm tires • SKF cartridge bottom brackets |
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1983 Jack Taylor Tandem A memorable ride on an amazing machine. |
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Choosing a builder for your next custom bicycle. How to make sure your dream bike turns out exactly as you anticipate. Avoid the pitfalls that can lead to disappointment. |
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My favorite bike, book reviews and much, much more. |
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Also new or updated: • Bike test sample article now available online (pdf file, 600 kB). • Rides Archive with great rides off the beaten path. • Image Archive with color photos of bicycles featured in Bicycle Quarterly. • Full table of contents (scroll down to the bottom for current issue). • Glossary of many terms and names found in Bicycle Quarterly. |
