Claude Butler Vantage Resto Mod

[bold stelvis]

post some links to the bikes if you want any further advice

 

[sam_white]

I'm pretty sure that there is a nicely upgraded Vantage on here already, from a couple of years ago. They can certainly look good when sorted out. See if you can find it. I love to see an underdog given a once over.

 

[bold stelvis]

nice frameset here : https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/86-i-think-rockhopper-frame.485754/#post-3648605

 

[CassidyAce]

I'm pretty sure that there is a nicely upgraded Vantage on here already, from a couple of years ago. They can certainly look good when sorted out. See if you can find it. I love to see an underdog given a once over.

One here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/claud-butler-vantage.412387/. And another here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/claud-butler-vantage-cbx-1992-new-project.429757/. And way back through the mists of time, another here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads...tage-show-room-condition.206066/#post-2545954.

I get what @bold stelvis is saying about steel frames; however, I think I would spend some time with what you've got. You'll learn some skills and you'll learn what you do and don't want from a retro bike. Then you'll be in a better position to make an informed choice on the next project and most of the parts you've bought will swap over.

 

[bold stelvis]

however, I think I would spend some time with what you've got.

pretty sure the OP doesn't actually have anything right now - the bike pictured initially was only a potential purchase?

 

[CassidyAce]

pretty sure the OP doesn't actually have anything right now - the bike pictured initially was only a potential purchase?

I think you're right: just checked the first post again. Yes, I'd go for something else instead.