What a beautiful Holdsworth Cyclone De Luxe, with what appears to be bi-laminate lugs, and excellent craftsmanship. The sad thing is that the toptube is rusted out, and that was found after the repaint was striped and little tiny holes became visible under closer inspection. To replace the top is quite a task, one that … Continue reading Holdsworth Cyclone De Luxe
Early 1950s Claud Butler Jubilee Model
Claud Butler was a very popular bicycle manufacturer for many decades. Best known for filet brazed (lugless) frame construction and paradoxically at the same time beautifully ornate 'lugs' on other models using the 'Bilaminate' technique. Bilaminate lugs were basically thin cut sheets of metal that were brazed over a filet brazed frame. One might consider … Continue reading Early 1950s Claud Butler Jubilee Model
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