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Mike, Vinegar and oxalic acid are reasonably similar in their effectiveness (both work) For a whole frame you would need a flat bath (eg a second hand cardboard bike box), then strategically place items where the frame won't be resting (eg bricks). The more you do this the less fluid you will...

The V-CC's News and Views 286 has this from Hilary Stone: The text of the catalogue article advises "Minute research has also been made to fix the crank in the most favourable position in relation to maximum and minimum radius. This is indicated on the Chain Wheel by two stars, across which...

can have some photos now?

http://www.bikeforums.net/13291418-post5.html and you should check availability with https://www.house-of-kolor.co.uk/

GB (was the company set up by Gerry Burgess), and Hiduminium was the type of alloy used. They became known as the 'Standards' when later styles were released. Classic Lightweights have a nice account. http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/de ... rakes.html and...

any photos of the brakes and parts that need replacing? and the brake manufacturer and model? If you use a chemical rust remover, make sure you degrease the parts thoroughly first, when wash with a detergent, rinse, then into the rust removal bath. With a weak solution, it can take a few days...

H. Lloyd's are good with ordering online for the decals. There are a few techniques recommended for dealing with rust, and none are mechanical. Oxalic acid, Evaporust, electrolysis are what I use, but there are many other chemical treatments. Any parts that you need? Postage to this side of the...

Ian welcome to the forum from across the ditch the photocopy of the 1949 CB catalogue is found at the excellent V-CC online library http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/ncl/pics/Butler,%20Claud,%20catalogue%201949%20(V-CC%20Library).pdf and a better copy is found at threespeed hub...

Re: Does this have the information you were after? https://www.sheldonbrown.com/indicators.html

have a read of this http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/hybrid-hd.html and look at p8 of the 1950 Cyclo catalogue http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/l ... brary).pdf

Thank you for providing this information. It greatly contributes to the scant documentary record of this manufacturer. If you come across any more , please add it.

Re: New Build - Carlton Cobra about 6% premium for the 10 speed http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/n ... brary).pdf and the catalogue pages http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... 0#p2426367 worth a look for the fashions. and the components http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto...

can we get some information and photos of your friends bike?

I have just finished my EA Boult http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 23&t=87348 supervised by the original owner. I have buried in that thread some information I found about EA Boult http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 5#p1365672 and other known Boult frames. (click on the...

here are two threads on Paris bikes http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vinta ... rance.html http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=85427 both heavily documenting the rebuild of Dawes-mans Paris. More photos are at https://www.flickr.com/photos/22983673@ ... 8979793445 as is set out...

and for those looking for someone else to make them: Velo-Retro

photos would assist in formulating the appropriate treatment.

an historically significant find. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling_Weekly http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/lat ... pire-62056

have you located the frame number? and this is an excellent resource http://www.nkilgariff.com/ClaudButler.htm

better catalogue pages are at http://threespeedhub.com/wp-content/upl ... 54-UK1.pdf http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/n ... %20Library).pdf and 1955 at http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/n ... %20Library).pdf