Classic & Vintage - Claud Butler Dalesman

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Noah Scape
05-31-08, 12:15 PM
Here's a recent build that I thought I'd share. A 1980s Claud Butler Dalesman Touring – 65cm. I'm not sure of the precise year. I would guess 83-84... something like that. I am looking for a rear fender lamp, if someone has one to part with, let me know.

Reynolds 531 ST
TA Cyclotouriste
Lyotard Berthet pedals
Christophe clips
Derailleurs: Huret Duopar & Huret Challenger
Simplex Retrofriction shifters
Wobler rims (27s) with Campy Tipo hubs
Continental Gatorskin tires
Nitto stem and Noodle bars
Dia Compe 980-R brakes
Cane Creek SCR-5 aero brake levers
Blackburn front and rear racks
Brooks B-17
Velo Orange fenders
Resprayed: powdercoat & clearcoat; I did the contrasting headtube

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee161/baxter67/P5310002b.jpg

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thestoutdog
05-31-08, 01:05 PM
Wow, she's real purty. I love the older CB's. Nicely done.
SoreFeet
05-31-08, 01:35 PM
I love the component selection.I dig the Tektro/Cane creek levers. Those hoods look very comfy.

WNG
05-31-08, 01:50 PM
This is a lovely yellow CB. Nice!
Noah Scape
05-31-08, 05:11 PM
I dig the Tektro/Cane creek levers. Those hoods look very comfy.

I considered putting the original Weinmanns back on, but it is hard to beat the comfort of those beefy hoods; not to mention they work better too!
j4gitr
05-31-08, 05:56 PM
[QUOTE=Noah Scape;6793334]Here's a recent build that I thought I'd share. A 1980s Claud Butler Dalesman Touring – 65cm. I'm not sure of the precise year. I would guess 83-84... something like that. I am looking for a rear fender lamp, if someone has one to part with, let me know.

Reynolds 531 ST
TA Cyclotouriste
Lyotard Berthet pedals
Christophe clips
Derailleurs: Huret Duopar & Huret Challenger
Simplex Retrofriction shifters
Wobler rims (27s) with Campy Tipo hubs
Continental Gatorskin tires
Nitto stem and Noodle bars
Dia Compe 980-R brakes
Cane Creek SCR-5 aero brake levers
Blackburn front and rear racks
Brooks B-17
Velo Orange fenders
Resprayed: powdercoat & clearcoat; I did the contrasting headtube

Now that's what I'm looking for and in that wonderful 65cm size. What a beauty!
nlerner
05-31-08, 11:04 PM
Beautiful!

Neal
Charles Wahl
06-01-08, 08:31 AM
Looks like a nice powdercoat job too; not too thick.
Noah Scape
06-01-08, 07:23 PM
Looks like a nice powdercoat job too; not too thick.

It's a pretty good powdercoat job. I did find a hair that was over the color and under the clearcoat. Like a mosquito preserved in amber.
ga_mueller
06-01-08, 08:01 PM
Amazingly beautiful job. I can ride for years in California, and not see a bike as nice as this. You should move... :)

Those Simplex retrofriction are the best; totally the lightest action. Kudos!!!
Charles Wahl
06-01-08, 08:12 PM
It's a pretty good powdercoat job. I did find a hair that was over the color and under the clearcoat. Like a mosquito preserved in amber.

BTW, who's your hirsute powdercoater?