Recent content by b1nners

Thanks all for your words of advice

Just thought I'd revive this thread, as I have a new issue. So apparently the threads have been stripped from the bottom bracket shell, and although I'm waiting for some replies from bike shops I think fixing the frame is going to be around £120. The rest of the bike is pretty good, and so I'd...

Thanks peachy, based on the paintwork and lettering I would put my money on the electron, assuming it's real. I also saw something about the electron having 531 for the forks only, which corresponds to the location of the 531 stickers on the bike. Not sure though so I'll look into it more and...

Thanks for the info all- obviously disappointing to hear. Not sure about the paintwork; there are some 531 stickers on the forks but I doubt this is the place they would be and given that there is a Colstar sticker on there it doesn't really mean anything :/ That said, the frame does feel...

Thanks for the advice. I'll have to have a look through the catalogue to try and identify the model; the serial number is pretty much illegible so no clues there. I was told the bike was 1963 but from what I understand there weren't any new models in that year so I'll have to investigate...

Thanks very much for the advice :) I have one picture of the other side of the bike, will have to take some more photos.

Hi all, Apologies if this is in the wrong place as I'm new to the forum. Over the summer I bought a Claud Butler Colstar and I've attached a picture. It didn't come with hood covers and so I was wondering if someone could suggest where I might find a suitable set for the bike? Many thanks in...