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1927ish Iver Johnson 90b track racer

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Well I was able to locate the correct straight pattern style seat post, along with an original Brooks B15 saddle. Both would have come with the bike originally. The saddle is in excellent shape. Because it’s a full restoration project, I will do some “minor” leather rejuvenation and dye the saddle to look like new. Also picked up an original chain in near mint condition. I think I have located a super nice set of US Special Racer Tubular tires as well. So one piece at a time it’s coming together. Still haven’t had the time to take the frame in for repair and paint. I have to drive about 2 1/2 hours to the guys shop in San Diego, but hopefully soon.
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The adjustable "round" stem was used by several racers.
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Taylor has been credited for the square tubing (as seen below) preventing the bars from twisting on the stem. I think this was developed at the end or after his racing career (I'd love to see a photo of him with this set up).
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I was told many years ago about these stems and that Taylor engaged an English factory to make and produce them. The Mfg company's letters are stamped on the bottom.
 
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The adjustable "round" stem was used by several racers. View attachment 882072
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Taylor has been credited for the square tubing (as seen below) preventing the bars from twisting on the stem. I think this was developed at the end or after his racing career (I'd love to see a photo of him with this set up).
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I was told many years ago about these stems and that Taylor engaged an English factory to make and produce them. The Mfg company's letters are stamped on the bottom.
This bike is claimed to have belonged to MT. I believe it is a French racer? Notice the diomand shape Taylor stem. Inventing this diomand top tube late in his career, I assume there will be very few pics of him with this example. Anyone watching, post a pic of MT with this style stem if you find one.
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