Recent content by waveydavey1000

Re: Looking at the catalogue descriptions given it would be a Cresta as the base paint is Violet Blue. Still has the SR stem, bars and chainset with Weinmann brakes and wheels

Got lots of photos on my phone of the frame but struggling to load on here!

Awesome...Many thanks for the information!

Hello all, I have just acquired a Claude Butler frame that has been sprayed up at some point (badly!), so there are no distinguishing features to be had from the paintwork. However the serial number can be made out to be 036537. Has anyone any idea as to what it may be? Thanks in advance...

Re: Arr...sadly too small. Thanks anyway

Re: Hi...Is the Mekk still for sale and what size is it please?

Re: I think your right Little Al...I think they are BSF not UNF?

Re: After a bit of research I think I've found the solution. The fronts are 5/16 UNF and the rears are 3/8 UNF. Stig's Stainless Fasteners do them. Cheers

Looking to get some domed wheel nuts for my '79 Raleigh Europa I'm restoring. They seem to be different sizes. Can anyone tell me what sizes they are...and where to get the domed nuts to fit? Thanks

Just seen it...'82. Thanks

Great thread! I've bought the one in the ad and can't wait to get it delivered next week...Proper blast from the past! I went off Youth Hostelling on it up to Cockermouth and Whitby in the school holidays(about 180 miles) The one in the ad has a few differences to yours History Man...do you...

Can anyone tell me what year this bike is please or where to find any information? I had a second hand one in 1977! https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/team ... 1263896286

Re: Could I put 27" wheels on it?

Hi Guys...Newbie here and just getting into the whole RetroBike scene having converted my Claud Butler Corsa into a fixie as it hadn't turned a wheel for 25 years... Anyway I have seen this on Ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1969- ... Swg7VZnxT9 Comments please