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the 1953 Claud Butler catalogue might be worthwhile reading Another copy, this time on the Kilgariff site (presumably slightly later with price increases) but stated to also be 1953 Did you want help identifying the other components? If you do then good photos of each and we can contribute...

There is a useful article on Classic Lightweights which may help you identify that CL chainwheel adapter Chater-Lea chainwheel adaptors I have a few bikes in this time period and had the dies made up for urethane casting the Shockstop 'honking' rubbers for the GB Standard Hiduminium brake...

another useful source for specific years is Holdsworth Aids to Happy Cycling again at the V-CC library http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/l ... ion=search A look through the Readers Bikes on Classic Lightweights may help you see how some have equipped their bikes...

The 1939 Brown Brothers catalogue should be useful http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/library/dl.php?doc=Brown%20Brothers%20catalogue%201939%20(V-CC%20Library).pdf found at the excellent V-CC library

Brooks advise: "Proofide is a tried and trusted product, the ingredients of which are known to Brooks. This is the only dressing, therefore, that we can endorse for use on a Brooks leather product. The use of any other product is frowned upon and will jeopardize your warranty rights...

a rare saddle. If it was mine, and if I wanted it to reproduce the colours and design, I would have a chat to Busyman for options. As for using baby oil on a Brooks saddle, baby oil is essentially a mineral oil, which damages the fibres of leather. Your assessment of "without looking like it...

the photo linked by the OP:

I am pleased to see that the Malvern Star attracted some interest, even more so that it was not a racing bike. I am currently working on a 1952 Hobbs Blue Riband. I will start a thread on that one. (I think I will need some help. It will have a SA ASC hub) It is a gold frame, so autumnal shots...

Bicycle Shoe Cleats for Toeclip Pedals at Yellow Jersey

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There is an article on these frames in the "On Your Marques" section of the V-CCs News and Views #353 at p40 (Feb/March 2013) and a follow-up note in #355 p34

is there a number on the steerer tube?

Alvin Smith, the author of the "Rensch and Paris Cycles", the book mentioned earlier, would be a useful contact. The book is encyclopedic in detail, and an extraordinary contribution on that Marque. Alvin is the V-CC Marque Enthusiast for Paris Cycles, and access is for V-CC members. You are...

have you considered these? http://www.yellowjersey.org/tocleat.html

Re: 1954 AS Gillott Frame? Keith, I also encourage your recollections. In this case, the Cyclo catalogue (p14) has the shift cables being taped under a section of the handlebar tape where your bike no doubt reflects what actually worked better. And pleased to see the full bike, and not just a...

Re: 1954 AS Gillott Frame? The Huret helically operated front derailleur requires a pull down to operate, (or do I have it all wrong?) Huret FD by philip.knight, on Flickr]

Re: 1954 AS Gillott Frame? if you post at https://www.facebook.com/groups/vintagebicyclesuk/ Mark Stevens, a very knowledgeable collector, particularly with Gillott's should be able to help identify it. Then please return here to record the restoration project.

Welcome to the Forum, and a nicely presented bike! We probably need clarification on what you mean by "but I find it very difficult to reach them" it could be that the stem is too long, the bars are the wrong shape or the levers are in the wrong position, or your hand is smaller than usual...

If you join the V-CC you can get advice from the Marque Enthusiast for CB's. In my view, well worth joining and supporting the very active research/library facility. The bonus for those in Britain would be the rides program. Sadly too far for me.

well supported by the 1952 Brown Bros catalogue. bb1952page24 by philip.knight, on Flickr