Originally Posted by
olly12345
Hi Guys,
I am new to this forum so please bear with me. Basically I have been clearing out my Fathers storage unit and have come across his old Claud Butler, please see photos below. I wanted to know if anyone may have any information on it. My Father thinks it may be around the 1950 era but wasn’t sure. It has the decorative lugs and certainly looks old. I would like to find out the Date and the Model of the Bike? The serial number, below the bottom bracket is: 9126037
Thanks for your help in advance.
Olly
I'm not certain I can help much. This is just an observation about the Brooks B5N, which is a favorite model of mine, and as best I know hasn't been made since the early '80s.
Notice how the top off the one on your Dad's bike is smooth. All the B5N's I have seen and owned have an embossing of a textured surface. I see no hint of texture on the top of your B5N. [MENTION=75618]tony colegrave[/MENTION] can probably provide a better date. I'm guessing mine are from the mid '70s, but I could be mistaken. That would make your B5N earlier.
Welcome to BF and C&V in particular. Beautiful old bike your Dad has. It is worthy of cleaning up and enjoying.