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Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-19-21, 02:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,145
Posted By Arbutus

It’s been a while, but here are a few shots of...

It’s been a while, but here are a few shots of the current state of the Gitane. It’s been a real joy for us to ride.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-21, 03:09 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 60,801
Posted By Arbutus

1956 Claud Butler Tour of Britain

I just finished this one. It’s a Claud Butler Tour of Britain from September of 1956, just weeks before the brand (in its original configuration) went belly-up. I didn’t get the frame with any of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-22-20, 02:59 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 60,801
Posted By Arbutus

1951 Raleigh Clubman

I’ve long lurked admired the fabulous builds of this thread, so I may as well finally contribute to its continued longevity.

Here’s my 1951 Raleigh Clubman. It wasn’t mint when it came to me, but...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-22-20, 02:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,145
Posted By Arbutus

Another big thank you to everyone who commented...

Another big thank you to everyone who commented on this thread. I’m happy to report that the tandem is a joy to ride for my wife as captain and for me as stoker. I had to kill the seized stem to get...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-22-20, 02:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,329
Posted By Arbutus

Oh, and I should have added that I 650b-ed mine...

Oh, and I should have added that I 650b-ed mine with the log-reach Dia Compe centerpulls with no problem, though it did predictably drop the bb a bit and this alter the trail / fork geometry ever so...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-22-20, 02:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,329
Posted By Arbutus

Thank God I didn’t see this before it sold. Just...

Thank God I didn’t see this before it sold. Just let go of my carefully rebuilt ‘79 earlier this year to finance the next dream bike. Excited to see how this one gets built out
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-18-19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,145
Posted By Arbutus

I started taking it all apart to clean and grease...

I started taking it all apart to clean and grease it only to find that the Cinelli quill stem was stuck with galvanic corrosion. Some time with a hacksaw, drain cleaner with lye, and a pair of vise...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-12-19, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,145
Posted By Arbutus

Thanks for posting the photos! Luckily, the brake...

Thanks for posting the photos! Luckily, the brake shoes, with new salmon Mafac style pads, came with. They’ll be going on as these saddles come off. Can’t wait to just get this thing base line...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-11-19, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,646
Posted By Arbutus

I’ve never seen wildflowers along those bay-side...

I’ve never seen wildflowers along those bay-side trails before. Beautiful! Is that all just plain old oxalis or something more place-specific.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,847
Posted By Arbutus

I love the rake on that fork!

I love the rake on that fork!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-19, 03:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,941
Posted By Arbutus

Also, and I’m sure you’ve figured this out, but...

Also, and I’m sure you’ve figured this out, but the funny braze on on the down tube is for Suntour Symmetric shifters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,941
Posted By Arbutus

I love my Pro Tour 15. Sadly it doesn’t have the...

I love my Pro Tour 15. Sadly it doesn’t have the dynamo wiring options like yours (could always use them “in reverse” to run a rear light off a hub dynamo). I have also found that, while tight, the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-11-19, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,145
Posted By Arbutus

Reynolds 531 Gitane Tandem

I’m looking to find out about a Gitane tandem I just bought. I see over on the GitaneUSA forum that the Gitane and French Reynolds decals likely put it c. 1973-1976. Unlike most of the other Gitane...
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