Re: [CR] WTB Claud Butler New Allrounder or Similar

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Ideale)

Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2010 22:53:55 -0500
From: "John Betmanis" <johnb@oxford.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR] WTB Claud Butler New Allrounder or Similar


Is that Item # 130355552081 on British eBay you're looking at?

My first "real" bike was a 1953 (or '54; it was a long time ago) CB New Allrounder. Always wish I'd kept it. I finally snagged a 1951 frame on British eBay a couple of years ago (Hilary Stone) and I'm slowly accumulating bits to build it up after I've refinished it.

-- John Betmanis Woodstock, Ontario Canada

Todd Simeone wrote:
> Greetings CR Members..
>
> My first post here, but been watching conversations carefully. I recently
> acquired a nice Claud Butler New Allrounder frameset with classic
> bi-laminate construction (mentioned recently on CR). Maybe a little greedy
> with my share of the market here, but I'm looking to purchase a nearly
> identical frameset, or full bike. Currently one on ebay UK, but trying to
> avoid 300 gbp for a beat-up frame. It will be re-painted, so poor
> condition may be preferable to keep the price down.
>
> Looking for 55 to 58 cm.
>
> Here's the one I currently own:
> http://picasaweb.google.com/tsimeone/ClaudButlerFrame?authkey=Gv1sRgCL3Pi83M7euMVw&feat=directlink
>
>
> Also willing to consider other fancy lug, 531 framesets with similar
> relaxed geometry. I realize this may be blasphemy to some, but it will NOT
> be restored period correct, if this a concern. Still a classy project
> though. Sorry.
>
>
> Looking forward to any leads or suggestions. Thanks in advance.
>
> Todd Simeone
> Chicago, IL USA