Claud Butler USWB tandem - 1950
Owned by: Oliver Goodhall and
Holly Lewis
| Frame |
Claud Butler Ultra Short
Wheel Base DP model, frame number 506 3468 (June 1950) lugless
construction with curved rear seat tube. Reynolds 531 tubing. CB
"Continental" rear ends. Seat tubes 23"/ 23" |
| Wheels |
Dunlop Special Lightweight 26" rims on large
flange Harden 'Bacon Slicer' (front) and Blumfield braked drum (rear). |
| Chainset | Williams 3-pin in-line tandem set |
| Pedals | Webb quill pedals with Christophe clips and straps |
| Gears | 3-speed with Benelux changer |
| Brakes | Resilion cantilever on rear, CLB competition
brake on front. Additional foot operated rear drum brake |
| Stem/Bars | Bailey bars, unknown clip-type headset and Major
Taylor adjustable stem |
| Saddle | Replacement
Brooks B17s (Used to have a Brooks B15 front, Lycett rear -
unfortunately too perished to ride) |
| Extra details | Frame so far
unrestored, a little tired, but with original finish and box-lining
intact. |
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Left: 'Stoker's cockpit' showing
curved rear seat tube, Resilion cantilever brake plus rear hub brake
and Cyclo 3-speed derailleur
Right: Major Taylor style adjustable stem and headclip fitting
Right: Major Taylor style adjustable stem and headclip fitting