I’m restoring - slowly my 1949 Claud Butler closed circuit bike. So far so good. However I’m putting a new gear change lever onto the boss on the frame. The threaded retaining screw from the donor clamp on bracket isn’t the same thread as the boss? Does anyone know what thread this could be please ..read more

Just back from collecting this Cliff Shrubb road bike . Fully laden with Campagnolo , built using Columbus Brain tubing ..read more

After looking for one for a long while I finally found an unmolested Nishiki Cresta (sold as a Repco in Australia) being sold by the original owner. This one is in great condition for a 39 year old bike, importantly it has the Suntour driveline intact including the Mountech 3 pulley rear derailleur. I won't be changing much from original apart from the seat and pedals that I've already swapped. It's just a lovely bike I'm happy to preserve ..read more

Hi all, any tips on figuring out the true diameter of a Prestige der, the Delrin body? I have looked at several on the bay and when I ask the seller to measure they always seem to come back with "oh, it is 27.0 not 28.6". I am waiting on one from France but until I have it in my hands I won't believe it. He said yes it is 28.6. I sent two back and broke one trying to make it fit. Not a good idea with 50 year old plastic. Thanks Tom in Wellington, Co ..read more

I’d forgotten I had bid on this, seems I was the highest bidder. Not sure what’s going to happen with it, might move it on might do it up. Vendors Photo ..read more

Am fortunate indeed to be the current caretaker of this bicycle Letter written by frame builder Billy Hill, published in CTC mag in 1974 Puts time of build circa 1954. Features referred to, Fork ends Flat plates More pics to follow ..read more

Hi all after some advice I have just got I think a late 70’s claud butler mixte 531 tubing It’s got a 5 speed block 27 inch wheels I would like to upgrade make it more usable Would I be able to fit something like an mid 80’s to 90’s drive system LX XT would this be possible Thanks for any advice ..read more

I would just like to know what a typical length for a cottered spindle is for single chainring (Williams C34) and fixed-gear. The bike is a 1959 Claud Butler, so nothing unusual. I am thinking 120-121mm. Is that correct ..read more

Not sure if this is the place for this but since this is where the folk who like old stuff hang out.. I must have had this for 30 years or so. I can't find anything about when it was produced. Still use it. Anyone else got one ..read more

hi i have aquired coventry eagle elite tourist, but i know nothing about it its in fair condition. Number on the frame under the pedals is R420 76 it has a sturmey archer 4 speed, a Bristol seat (not sure if its leather), 27 11/4 wheels Anyone know how i can get date of manufacture ..read more