1954 Claud Butler Jubilee Special #5412 8509

[Peachy!]

That is very nice indeed, more pictures please

Full spec and finished photos are on page 9, nothing’s changed, just the main decals have been massively improved, you will notice I didn’t take an close ups of them before.

 

[Peachy!]

Not touched the Jubilee since the decals were re done over a year ago, the eagle-eyed amongst you might have spotted the frame being moved from pillar to post whilst other bikes got built.
But now I fancy guesting it at next weekend’s Jack Taylor jolly, so I thought I’d better get some kit on it.
Also I thought I’d take this opportunity to swap out the big 52t Williams track chain-set with an easier going 43t Chater Lea, along with some Chater Lea “Racing Rat Trap” or if you prefer “Tommy bar” pedals, these are seriously nice, I didn’t realise how nice till I stripped them down for a service, they’ve got seals for the bearings! Rubber at the crank end and I think leather in the cap... very swish...

 

[Peachy!]

Final piece of the jigsaw.... I’ve always wanted to swap out these adapted (with a modern ferrule) GB Standards with a pair utilising the correct brass adjusters.. I’ve had a pair of unmolested levers waiting in the wings for a while now and finally managed to get my hands on the brass.. spot of Peachy elbow grease & MAAS & we’re in business... also took the opportunity to tidy up the gear cable...
Quick shake down with the new gearing & I'm happy to report its now a very rideable bike...

 

[dr nosh]

Handsome (The bike)!

 

[dan73uk]

Very nice!