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[Dimples 6890]

That's a Claud Butler Cape Wrath from after they closed their factory in Britain and became an importer of Chinese made bikes. £99.99 new at DW Sports around 2003ish.

Here's the thing though - the aftermarket bits would have easily cost you more than £50 new, and it's had little use. So you weren't ripped off! If you're using it, £140 is a perfectly fair price for a bike that will give you many years of reliable transport. I'd buy it if I needed a mountain bike.

Ive spent about £100 on the upgrade, new wheel, chainset and rear cogs. Rear derailleur broke around same time too. Worth it to make it my ride.

 

[chris667]

Well, there you go. £240 is maybe five tanks of petrol for a car? Utter bargain.

 

[Dimples 6890]

Well, there you go. £240 is maybe five tanks of petrol for a car? Utter bargain.

And no road tax.

 

[Dimples 6890]

And no road tax.

Iv'e found a few Wraths and they're no the same. Different shape and size tubing.

 

[Drago]

Iv'e found a few Wraths and they're no the same. Different shape and size tubing.

The frame changed almost every year, and there were several differnt CWs with different frames and spec levels in the same year on some model years.

It's a Cape Wrath.

 

[Dimples 6890]

The frame changed almost every year, and there were several differnt CWs with different frames and spec levels in the same year on some model years.

It's a Cape Wrath.

OK, good to know, thanks. I'll hunt to see if I can find my particular one.

 

[chris667]

The expensive model was always called the Anateus. Was Reynolds 853 for a while!

 

[craigwend]

https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/claud-butler-cape-wrath-history-timeline-1987-1997.411385/

 

[Dimples 6890]

They are still making them today, Wrath XC for £699. I'll check out the link, cheers

 

[Drago]

The later ones from about 2009 onwards are a different beast. Hydroformed 7005 frames from a reputable source in Taiwan, Deore geartrain, hydro stoppers, a general attempt to make a more serious machine. The only thing these later models have in common ie the name,

 

[Dimples 6890]

The later ones from about 2009 onwards are a different beast. Hydroformed 7005 frames from a reputable source in Taiwan, Deore geartrain, hydro stoppers, a general attempt to make a more serious machine. The only thing these later models have in common ie the name,

Of course, it's all about getting money from servicing these days

 

[Cycleops]

Of course, it's all about getting money from servicing these days

And what does that mean??

 

[T4tomo]

£80 - £100 same as a similar vintage Gary Fisher

Vintage Gary Fishers' have a bit of a following, an entry level CB doesn't.