1977 Claud Butler Cavalier #005616

[Jamiedyer]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

Looks superb!
Job well done boys, now to look forward to better weather and a good tour to get it dialled in.

Jamie

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

Waiting for the longer (134mm) B.B. axle to arrive, due tomorrow.

So I thought I’d take the opportunity to get a little fastidious with the brake cables....
Not that I’m seeking THM’s approval you understand....

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

After playing Goldilocks with 6 slightly different sized BB axles, she’s finally finished… just in time for the RbotM January comp..

Even then I had to add a spacer just to get the right space, without it just kissed the paint… :facepalm:

 

[Erskine]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

Lovely ☺

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

Lovely ☺

Cheers Erskine,
It was fun pulling together all the 70's SunTour and SR kit together to make a tidy group set.

Full Specification;

Frame: 21.5” Plain tubed hand built Holdsworth Claud Butler Cavalier

Fork: Reynolds 531

Headset: Dia-Compe Gran Compe 1” threaded
Stem: GB ‘Neta’ 70mm
Handlebar: GB aluminium
Bar Tape: fi’zi:k

Brake Levers: Weinmann AG + Dia-Compe handles
Brake Calipers: Weinmann Vainqueur 999
Brake Pads: Cykeldele Blue BMX
Brake Cables: Jagwire CEX stainless

Shifters: Suntour DLW LD-1000
Front Derailleur: Suntour Compe-V
Rear Derailleur: Suntour Cyclone
Derailleur Cables: Jagwire CEX stainless
Cassette: SunTour “Perfect” Maeda
Chain: Standard
Cranks: SR Melt Forged
Chainrings: SR silver chain wheel
Bottom Bracket: Sakae 1.37” x 24
Pedals: SR SP-100

Rims: Weinmann RM19 27” x 1 ¼”
Hubs: Miche:
Nipples: Brass - plated
Spokes: Sapim Double butted Stainless Steel
Tyres: Schwalbe Active white wall
Tubes: Continental

Saddle: Blue ‘e-bay special’
Seatpost: SR Aluminium fluted
Seatpost Binder:

Bottle Cage:
Extras: Christophe Special toe clips & straps, SKS Bluemils Sovereign mud guards, Ever Ready light set, Claud Butler “De Luxe” carrier.

Weight: (not light) :facepalm:

 

[Erskine]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

Suntour and SR is a nice combination.

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

Now for some pretty pictures;

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

And some more;

 

[DKimberley]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

Wow! Yes, that is a bit tight. Watch out for flexing under load on the drive side down stroke when out of the saddle & climbing.

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Father & Son's touring project -1977 Claud Butler Cavalier

Wow! Yes, that is a bit tight. Watch out for flexing under load on the drive side down stroke when out of the saddle & climbing.

Yes, I think I might machine up a spacer that’s a tad wider out of Ali at work, the near side crank could easily cope with an extra mm or so nearer the BB