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Sadly it is way to small for me . It's been hanging on the wall in our spare room for 5 years . I just love the bi laminate lugs.

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Claud Butler. New All Rounder/Avant Coureur. Circa 1951 . I wasn't sure which at the time as I was still learning about classic bicycles from this period . Full refurbishment by Mercians . Chrome work carried out by Derby Chrome plating , Abbey street . Said to be one of the best in the...

More to come . Lovely early 1950's Claud Butler . Coming soon . Stunning refurbishment by Mercian some 15 years ago or more. This was my first major project Chrome work ,the lot . Picture following Mercians lovely work .

Large Mercain frame and forks 24. 5 inches.[63cm] c/t Circa 1975 . Rear drop out 130mm Powder coated in blue. Decals fitted Headset included. New square taper b/ b . Bottle cage x1 Requires nut fitting brakes Braze on fitted for bar end shifters. [Cable guides] on down tube just below...

Raleigh Randonneur frame and forks 23.5 inches. 531 St tubing. Shimano headset. Triple square taper b/b . Respray by Bob Jacksons 2019 just before they closed. Colour is Plum finish . Has a few marks , correct decals fitted No dints etc .£45 . Shipping at cost . EVRI NORMALLY BEST PRICE...

Music therapy here....

Talking to persons with a similar affliction can help . As for cure ,running out of room can curtail it from growing .

This rare affliction is normally, only seen in people who collect old bicycles. Sometimes know as tubes disease . Help is available on various on line forums who's members have endless theories as to which is better . it's roots are though to be Accles and pollock. As a foot note it is often...

Nice 708 on the bay at the moment. Sensible start price .58 cm seat tube.

Thanks all . Pigmans bar method worked a treat . Pick axe handle used a said bar .

Stem moves freely. It just won't pull up . Have left to soak for 24 hours with penetrative fluid . Wedges is out . Just a very tight fit :( :oops: I may have access my mates vice .

Another Saga. 1 inch quill stem stuck . It's moving not frozen. Just a tight fit . Copper slip applied before build . Never been out the garage. Plus gas and wf40 seized agent tried as well. Wedged is out of stem . The bustard will not come out of the steerer tube . Wtf. All pointers...

Jason Rourke does frame repairs ,' Brian Rourke cycles ' stoke on trent .

Early Evans next for disassembly, Chater le lugs, et all. Simplex gears etc . Carlton International circa 1957/8 following in its wake . All things must change.