Claud Butler Olympic Road 59128, 1970

[Psimpson]

Bought today to build up next year, I think I am right with dating it as 1970 from serial number. It’s been completely resprayed.

 

[Psimpson]

Now to choose the components! If I have the date right then the 1970 CB catalogue listed the Olympic as Frameset only so the world is my Oyster. The bottom bracket only has a cable guide on drive side so single chain wheel on front and 5 speed to rear.

 

[Psimpson]

http://www.nkilgariff.com/CBcats/Cat_70undated/CB1970_Cat.htm

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Now to choose the components! If I have the date right then the 1970 CB catalogue listed the Olympic as Frameset only so the world is my Oyster. The bottom bracket only has a cable guide on drive side so single chain wheel on front and 5 speed to rear.

I have a band on l/h guide somewhere if you need it, I'll look for it.

 

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

Now to choose the components! If I have the date right then the 1970 CB catalogue listed the Olympic as Frameset only so the world is my Oyster. The bottom bracket only has a cable guide on drive side so single chain wheel on front and 5 speed to rear.

Fancy a nice crankset?
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/600-triclour-crankset-polished.472834/

 

[Psimpson]

Fancy a nice crankset?
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/600-triclour-crankset-polished.472834/

Thanks but too young for this one

 

[Foreigner]

Was admiring this frame at Mario's the other day

 

[Psimpson]

Was admiring this frame at Mario's the other day

It’s a little on the large side for me but I had to have it, my eyes light up whenever I go into Mario’s workshop.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Mario may be getting a frame of mine

 

[Psimpson]

Glad I bought it.