Poyner Men's Vintage Racing Bicycle

This is a late 1960's to mid 1970's Poyner mens racing bike

The frame is Reynolds 531 tubing and is 23 inches in size
The frame has been resprayed and has new transfers

Fitted with Weinmann centre pull brakes complete with new cables and brake blocks
and short chrome mudguards and original GB handle bars.

Wheels have been rebuilt using original Suntour hubs and original rims
New Michelin Tyres and tubes are fitted

The front chain wheel is 44 tooth and the rear sprocket is 16 tooth

Vintage Peugeot Men's Racer 1983

Vintage Peugeot Men's Racer 1983 model

Absolute Original condition - only one owner from new

Frame Size 23 1/2 or 60cm

Special Double Butted Vitus tubing ( French 531) with Chrome forks

Finished in Metallic blue fitted with a San Marco Saddle

14 Speed Simplex Peugeot
Weinmann Brakes
700 x 23 Quick Release Wheels

This was a Top of the range Peugeot Racer when it was made in 1983

It is an ideal companion for the Eroica Britannia  in June 2016

For sale £ 290.00

Peugeot Men's Racer 1983 model

Claud Butler Restoration

This is my latest project which I have just completed today.

This was a customer request. His own Claud Butler 'Dalesman" frame finished in black with red-painted head-tube and red section on seat tube, plus all the transfer details to match.

The bike was stripped down and resprayed and is now ready to go back on the road.

If you have an old trusted bike that is need of a respray then get in touch by email or phone
01902 374764  David

Carlton Hand built 531 tubing bicycle frame

This is the most recent bike I have restored a Carlton 531 Tubing racing frame hand built in 1977.

The frame is 21 1/2 inch and has been re-sprayed in Sunshine Yellow it has some very nice detailing on the lugs and front forks. It is fitted with a Cincelli stem and handle bars and some very rare Campagnolo brake levers.

The bike was sold partially built allowing the new buyer to complete the bike to his own spec.

I have several other top quality racing frames available for restoration to order. Get in touch if you would like a custom built bike or your current bike is in need of an overhaul.

Claud Butler Mens Racing Bike

This is a fine example of a Claud Butler mens racing bike manufactured circa 1981. 

This bike was built by The Holdsworthy Company who bought Claud Butler's business in 1957 and continued to build bikes until 1987. 

The bike has been restored to its original specification with 12 speed Shimano 600 gears and Shimano chainset. 

The frame is a 24 inch Reynolds 531 steel tubing and forks and is finished in a lovely Celeste blue.

It is fitted with Weinmann Centre pull brakes 750 rear and 610 front complete with new cables and blocks. The brake levers are original Weinmann quick release.

The wheels are 27 x 1&1/4 quick release fitted with new tyres and inner tubes. The bike has a new seat pin and saddle.
sold

Claud Butler 24 inch Mens Racer 12 speed

12 speed Shimano gears

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