Claud Butler Antaeus 653 Frame - Leicestershire

[lrh]

Too BASTID small. Scene tax exempt

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Orange-Retro-Claud-Butler-Mountain-Bike-Frame-/190821699247

 

[drcarlos]

Hmm, do I need a spare? Never seem another outside of the catalogue.

Carl.

 

[retromarin]

Maybe I shouldn't hi-jack this topic like this, but I have a question :mrgreen:

I have bought a similar frameset (Claud Butler Spectre - Reynolds 653 Magnum). I have little previous experience with steel frames, so I can't compare. The ride does feel quite harsh on this bike with rigid forks. People who have similar frames : do you find some comfort/liveliness in you bike ?

Rob

 

[andyz]

I like that a lot! Anyone local?

Where were these made?

I wonder why it says its designed for hydraulic brakes?!
Or did it come with Maguras as standard?

 

[lrh]

Desperately uncool British steel, hand made just outside Scunthorpe.

Brochure scans kindly posted by tim2 here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=141351

 

[mynchiboy]

Well, I think it's cool, and would be happy to stick it amongst my British steel...


I grew up in the area so saw loads of the lower end bikes (Spectres and Pagans mostly) but never one of these. I guess they weren't considered boutique enough for the money, hence why there isn't many around - £1000 could buy you quite a lot back in '92.

£5 at present for a 653 frame is scandalous though! It has to be worth a punt If you've a set of the brakes

 

[andyz]

Well, I think it's cool, and would be happy to stick it amongst my British steel...

Me too!
Why is it considered uncool? 653 lugged frame, British made, what's not to want?
Wrong label I suppose.

 

[drcarlos]

Wrong label yes. I tried to sell mine a few years ago and got no takers, luckily, wouldn't part with it now.

Carl.

 

[drcarlos]

Anyone get it here?

Carl.