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Re: Pleased to hear you are so enthusiastic about the project. What sort of restoration do you have in mind, as period correct equipment is becoming more scarse and some prices are ridiculous. If I can be of any further assistance with advice or even parts, please get in touch

Re: From what I gather, decals, badges and even equipment, was subject to availability. They could only fit what was in stock and needed to get bikes out of the door, so perhaps unwise to read too much into your decals and bands. I used to think that catalogue descriptions were like the Bible...

Re: Check out the 1949 Claud Butler catalogue on line. Sadly the Nik Kilgariff pages are down suspended again, but the V.C.C. have that year available. Your frame exhibits all of the "All Rounder" traits. Chromed fork ends, Chromed rear ends, Chromed for crown, fillet brazed, seat stay eyes...

Re: Probably a 1949 "Allrounder", not the later new All Rounder

Re: Hello, Did you still have the Constrictor stem and other stuff we were in discussion about, some time ago? Please advise Best Regards Colin

Re: Would like to purchase the Campag down tube cable guide Please p.m. me Colin

E Bay listing, good spec and keen start price of 185 pounds Colin

Re: Yes, the dimensions are correct and I am aware of the Tange Levin which is currently a fall back position Colin

Wanted Headset for early 1950,s Claud Butler. 26.4m.m. Crown race and 30.2 m.m. insert. Does anyone have a spare they are willing to part with, now desperate for one of these. Happy to have re chromed, provided it has good bearing surfaces Colin

Re: Hi, I would like to take the Bayliss Wiley Hubs Colin

For Sale on E.Bay U.K. 23" Paris Tour de France, Frame set and parts

1951 Higgins Plus Parfait Frame and Forks e bay U.K. item no. 132117090587

Most items now covered, only need a Spoke Protector Colin

Wanted Super Champion Osgear, Parts or complete unit. Parts....... Spoke protector, Tension arm jockey wheel, tension arm spring cover domed alloy. Or leads to same Regards Colin

Re: Any news on the frame number and date. We are all waiting with baited breath Colin

Re: Another small dating point, are the rectangular style mudguard stay eyes, located some way up their respective tubes. This was the style in use immediately pre war and up to about 1950. Later versions incorporate a rounder style eye, into the front and rear dropouts If you are not happy...

Re: Hi Think I saw a set on French E-Bay Colin

Can any forum member help in sourcing a Headset for a high end 1948 Machine. Crown race is 26.4mm, insert races are 30.2mm and stack height of 35-38mm Gnutti, TDC, Brampton, etc are all fine . NOS would be fantastic, but happy to settle for good bearing surfaces and needing re-chroming Hope...

Re: Thanks to Forum member Dan, I now have a couple of CLB "Competition" Calipers. I do still need at leasr one, of the very short drop CLB/ALP "High -Life"caliper, 35-54mm. Can someone help, or perhaps point me in an appropriate direction Colin

Re: Are you fussy about number of spokes ? Colin