Drifterjoe
Retro Newbie
Hi
First post on the forum.
I've just bought a 1980s claud butler sovereign . I'm trying to decide what to do with it. I'm thinking of changing the wheels to something modern like halo retro and then just cleaning it up. Just want something that will be enjoyable to ride. Not an immaculate show bike.
I have a 1984 Raleigh sprint that I ride and enjoy but its had a respray by the previous owner and I wanted my own project with original paint and 531 tubes.
I'd be happy to stick with six speed if I could avoid cold setting the frame. But not sure if I can get some modern wheels that will fit??? Or do you think I should refurb the wolbers?
Also can anyone help me with the date. The number under the BB suggests 1985 but from Google searches the sovereign was only made in 1981??? Also to complicate things apparently the sovereign was produced in bronze not red???
It all looks original and the person I bought it from has had it from new apparently purchased in 1982.
Let me know what you think, and what would you do with it to get the best out of it?
So far its cost me £110
Cheers
Joe
First post on the forum.
I've just bought a 1980s claud butler sovereign . I'm trying to decide what to do with it. I'm thinking of changing the wheels to something modern like halo retro and then just cleaning it up. Just want something that will be enjoyable to ride. Not an immaculate show bike.
I have a 1984 Raleigh sprint that I ride and enjoy but its had a respray by the previous owner and I wanted my own project with original paint and 531 tubes.
I'd be happy to stick with six speed if I could avoid cold setting the frame. But not sure if I can get some modern wheels that will fit??? Or do you think I should refurb the wolbers?
Also can anyone help me with the date. The number under the BB suggests 1985 but from Google searches the sovereign was only made in 1981??? Also to complicate things apparently the sovereign was produced in bronze not red???
It all looks original and the person I bought it from has had it from new apparently purchased in 1982.
Let me know what you think, and what would you do with it to get the best out of it?
So far its cost me £110
Cheers
Joe
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