@1OldTrackGuy - Great for joining the discussion. Share what you think is relevant! I'm sure it would help.
Major Taylor's racing position in 1898 aboard his "Orient 1:30" ( smaller front wheel )
Racing position of Eddie "The Cannon" Bald Champion of the World of 1896 aboard is Barnes "White Flyer".
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Reversing that seat post ( mentioned by someone ) would make the top post face downwards so this wouldn't work. Some posts were called a "T" because there was an extra tube behind the forward facing tube so you could actually put the seat slightly farther back if one needed it for a better positioning on the bike.
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