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Re: Sorry! Should be 1600g!!

Re: Okay, thanks. How about the tubing? No Reynolds set was that light back then. (less than 1600g without the thick powder coating) What about the odd little serial number? I've managed to get pics on.

Re: And it's an English thread BB.

Re: No logos as someone has powder coated it.

Re: Also there are two bottle mounts

Re: Thanks for thee quick response... Rear spacing is 130mm, There are no other pantographs,apart from brev. Campagnolo on the dropouts. Frame size is 54cm It has front andd rear shifter braze ons. There is a rear gear cable braze on on the underside of the right chainstay tube. The rear...

Hello again everyone! I'm wondering if anyone can help shed light on the identity and origins of this curious frameset I recently bought for a mere £50 plus postage. Its been powder coated a rather dull blue colour and I plan to strip it and get it decently decorated hopefully with an authentic...

Just got this from Liverpool, there's not much online about Walvale, I know they were based in the Aintree area (It's on the badge!). The young couple I bought it from said it had been in the attic for 50 years, the rear derailleur is scribed 'patent 76' so maybe it was more like 40 years...

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Just a small pointer on the frame number designations... The wishbone rear stay version of the Vitus is called 787. The 797 Futural has the same rear stays as the original 979. Regarding durability and rider weight; I've got a couple of mid 80s 979s and one I've had about 5 years now, ridden in...

PeachyPM that's a superb paint job there and I agree the smooth lugless finish is a classy look on these vintage frames. Thanks for the advice on respray options, points taken!

Thanks again Losgaintir, I will bear that in mind. I have the crankset with pedals and bottom bracket which came with it and it is the exact same one on the 1949 catalogue example. I have a few '40s and '50s parts such as weinmann wheels, GB brakes and GB quill stem so I suppose I could go...

I see, yes I think it will make for a great little project. The weight is reasonably light and I am a fan of the lugless look. And basic model it may be but it's still a true Claud Butler, handbuilt during the golden age of British cycling, which gives it charm galore for me! This frame also...

Thanks Losgaintir, Ive had a good look on the V.C.C. database and as you say my frame does match pretty well with the 1949 All Rounder. The only difference is in the downtube decals design, mine having the 7 coloured bands either side of the CB crest. This may be a minor issue. So you have...