Claud Butler Jubilee - 1953 (upgraded 1958-60)
Posted: Wednesday 12th August 2020
At the grand old age of 62 I decided to get out the old bike and stumbled on your web site, so I thought you may be slightly interested in what I have. My parents bought me a second-hand Claud Butler Jubilee Model for Christmas about 1957-58 from my mothers cousin, then it was just as new with 3 speed Cyclo Benelux gears.
I cherished the bike for many years and by about 1958-60 I had saved sixpences in a glass decanter until it was full, on emptying it I found I had about £44 which I spent on upgrading my bike so I re-built it to the following update:-
| Frame | Claud Butler Jubilee,frame number 5052 548; 23" seat tube; original finish |
| Wheels | Milremo rims built on Fiamme Normandy large flange hubs (by George Evans) |
| Chainset | Stronglight cotterless chainset with TA chainring |
| Pedals | Lyotard pedals with Patraud toe clips |
| Gears | Campagnolo Record 5-speed rear |
| Brakes | Mafac Top 63 centre-pull |
| Stem/Bars | GB Forged Hidiminium handlebar stem topped with TA cable plate with original bars (Maes) |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 Swallow (original) |
| Extra details | I still have the bri nylon top and my shoes with J Anouetil plates (see images below) which all still fit me today some 49 years on, |
Posted: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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