Geoffrey Butler

[funk2monk]

The rear wheel will have a freewheel and not a cassette. If you want to change it the way they work are different needing different tools and kit. Just out of curiosity does the skewer have a straight and not curved lever?

Skewer is curved.

 

[midlife]

Curved skewer, held with circlip, round holes = Campag Nuovo Tipo hubs with freewheel. Nice

 

[Cycleops]

They were the ultimate wheels back when I was 15, they were to me anyway, and the first thing I changed to on my racer. With tubs of course.

 

[Gmac22]

Just started to restore my Geoffrey Butler but really not sure about it’s history or age?
There is a frame number 17569. Is this May 1969?
It’s had a Campagnolo crank and hubs with manic rims. It’s very light and a nice frame.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

Hello. I've got a bike frame that I think is a Geoffrey Butler but would like to be sure. Lots of pics enclosed. Look forward to receiving your comments.

 

[funk2monk]

If the paint is original then after 1982 which is when the 531 decal got its wing. Again if the paint is, original then it's typically white. Geoffrey Butler must have bought a tanker of white paint because most of them from the mid 70's were that color lol. Is that a brazed on rear brake bolt?

Long dropouts and cable runs for the gears make it younger though? I wonder if BG painted it in the 80's and put their decals on it. Have you got the forks?

Hi Midlife,

Just wondering if there is a particular type of brake i should look for as I would like to upgrade the brakes but not sure what type would fit the brazed on brake bolts? They are both brazed on front and rear.
Currently running brazed brake bolts front and rear.

 

[funk2monk]

Well it’s finally finished. Christmas break allowed me to get the old girl back together after all this time.
It’s a very nice ride as well as looking pretty good - if I say so myself!!

 

[Jameshow]

Looks absolutely stunning!!

Well done!

Glad you didn't paint it another colour!

 

[biggs682]

Very nice @funk2monk and that's another one saved

 

[Cycleops]

That's a beaut . Hope you've got plenty of replacement bar tapes as that will get dirty very quickly.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Beautiful classic, well done.

 

[Mrs M]

Fabulous job!
Looks lovely 🥰

 

[Paulus]

Well it’s finally finished. Christmas break allowed me to get the old girl back together after all this time.
It’s a very nice ride as well as looking pretty good - if I say so myself!!

A lovely job. The red cable outers set it off really well.

 

[funk2monk]

That's a beaut . Hope you've got plenty of replacement bar tapes as that will get dirty very quickly.

I know I’ve already had to wipe them after I realised I moved it with dirty hands. 😳