Another Mystery Frame - Can you help?

[@dalbyinthe90s]

Hi,

I've just been offered this frame today, free from a mate. He's emailed me 3 pictures, but we don't know what it is.

Do any of you have a clue...?





Thanks.

 

[Retro Spud]

My money is a frame made after 96/97 as theres no way that frame left the factory with that hanger - some must have retro fitted it, I’m not sure I’d want to put my trust in two rivets

 

[legrandefromage]

Nuttsak 'Ballworrier 3000'?

 

[Retro Spud]

Is there a serial number ?

My money is on a Trek

 

[@dalbyinthe90s]

My money is a frame made after 96/97 as theres no way that frame left the factory with that hanger - some must have retro fitted it, I’m not sure I’d want to put my trust in two rivets

Yeah, Im sure you're right. I thought exactly the same. If I do anything with it that hanger is coming off and it'll have v brakes as it was obviously meant to.

 

[@dalbyinthe90s]

Nuttsak 'Ballworrier 3000'?

LOL! How did you come up with that?! I've just had a pint or two and couldn't stop laughing!

I've eventually found a picture of a Handsome Dog frame with identical drop outs, seat and chain stays. Weld quality looks the same too. Plus, it's got a British Standard sticker on it. I'm betting that's what it is. Im undecided whether I'll restore it and build it up.

Thanks for your replies guys

 

[Graham_hkr]

I’m not sure I’d want to put my trust in two rivets

Yeah spot on there, I'd get those rivets out & get the holes brazed up!

 

[legrandefromage]

I'll leave the suggestion of 'Arsetearer VI - The Rippening' for another day then... ooops no, wrong forum!

 

[@dalbyinthe90s]

Re:

I collected this today.

My mate tracked down the original owner and he said its a Claude Butler. I found a picture and he's correct. Case closed.

So I'll take off the DIY hanger and put the frame in the loft for now. It might just make a polished up unbranded single speed one day...