I had a Geoffrey Butler in the early seventies. A shop I ran brought some in and they were very stout, wide tandem seat stays. Mike Richardon was also a big fan. Let me know if you decide not to pursue it so I can follow up. I already have the wheel covers.
Ken Wallace
Phoenix, AZ
> I've just stumbled on a bunch of mid-70's bicycles for sale locally. Most
> are known by me (Ron Cooper, Super Mondia, Vitus, Fuji Racer) but one -
she
> is a Geoffrey Butler. It's fully Campagnolo NR equipped, looks to have a
> very short wheelbase, no eyelets on the Campagnolo dropouts. I've
searched
> the archives and Dales CR page but there is no significant mention about
> Geoffry. Is he related to Claude? Any info on him, his framesets & their
> reputation, experiences, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lastly, while on a 15 mile ride today, unlike Chuck and others, I was not
> passed by anything above, below or next to me. I think my incredible
> blistering pace was the reason; but my daughter, who was riding next to
me,
> claims it's becuase we were on rollers. Kids!!!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Eric Elman
> Somers, CT