Maybe not a Dawes Olympic, Updated.

Re: Dawes Olympic for Bravo Scozia

Well you know what, I've been thinking the same thing all day long. I'm glad you said that.
I can't find a Dawes Olympic at all and maybe, you're right.

Its got a W on the lower part of the transfer in a scroll (I think that's what it's called) and it looks to be a large shield emblem.

I've not clapped eyes on it yet, but I'm very intrigued.
 
Re: Dawes Olympic for Bravo Scozia

We need a piccy :)

Is it anything like this



W. F. Holdsworth
 

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Re: Dawes Olympic for Bravo Scozia

I don't have a picky till I see the thing next week. :roll:
On the third picture it has a top like the one you show and it starts with a W. I can only see what you can. :?
 
Re: Dawes Olympic for Bravo Scozia

I think it is. If you enlarge the third picture you can see red in the shield and what looks to be the end of one sword, but it's a transfer not a badge.
 
Re: Dawes Olympic for Bravo Scozia

Ahh I thought they were your pics. Could be a nice result if it turns out to be a Holdsworth :)
 
Re: Dawes Olympic for Bravo Scozia

Nice Constrictor Asp lamp bracket as well. I reckon it's a Holdsworth too. The chainwheel is - I think - possibly a Williams alloy one. The cranks could be Williams but more likely something continental. A trawl through Velobase may be necessary!

Could very well turn out to be a very nice period bike.
 
Re: Dawes Olympic for Bravo Scozia

Here's with fingers crossed. It's interesting buying bikes 1000 miles away. :roll:
 
Re: Dawes Olympic for Bravo Scozia

Hi

From the mid 50s (at least) and into the 60s, Claud Butler had an "Olympic" model

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.ph ... ture-Heavy)

and, although in a sorry state, this supposedly 66 bike has features that resemble your upcoming project.

Apparently in 59, the Olympic was sold as a frameset only

http://www.nkilgariff.com/CBcats/Cat_59/CB1959_Cat.htm

Perhaps everything is becoming unclearer by the minute? :LOL:

Thats just my two penn'orth to give you another lead to follow - and add to the confusion

Cheers
Colnagolover
 
Re: Dawes Olympic for Bravo Scozia

Take a close look too at the "European" in the Claud Butler '59 catalogue -

just another road to go down -

could end up the bike is cross-pollinated!!
 
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