First thing, It's a beautiful bike. If the oil man wasn't getting most of the disposable income this winter, I'd be really interested - especially at the price it's at.
But since I love an interesting contest, I'll take a try at it, there's actually a few things I see, but I'll probably miss the one you're really looking for. But here goes anyway.
The seatpost is way too new, unless I've missed some early 50's aero craze. The shift levers are newer Campagnolo SR. The rest of the drivetrain looks like NR except for the cranks which are victory? The brakes look like weinmann sidepulls, which may also be a bit too new.
So some parts should be changed out for older stuff. Maybe a cyclo derailleur, BH hubs, and Gb brakes? Was the white patch still required at the back of the rear mudguard in 52? And it definetly needs a lamp to go on the lamp bracket.
I'm probably missing something horribly obvious, but I'm still happy I've learned a bit after a few years on the list. When I started, I probably couldn't have identified the parts from just the pictures, let alone know that they were a good deal newer than the frame.
Steve Birmingham Lowell, Ma USA
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:19:08 EST From: Crumpy6204@aol.com Subject: [CR]Re: Classicrendezvous Digest, Vol 60, Issue 74 BB CB on UK EB!
Okay lets have a contest. See what you all know about old Brit iron. On UK Ebay #230202634594 (I Hope) Bloody Beautiful 1952 CLaud "Allrounder" Bi-laminated lugs.CHROMED! 22 1/2" frame. TOOOO big to me! same size as my 1954 Hetchins Mag Opus, I can ride this size but the riding position in NOT
correct. Is at GBP 199 ($400.00) .plus shipping quoted at GBP145
($200.00).
This MUST be on several Ebayers watch list. NOW the first
one tell on the list to all the members WHAT IS WRONG with this bike and
what would have to done to bring it into compliance with a 1952 Claud, WILL
WIN THE LAST "SPINNING WHEELS" Dvd that I have left Cheers John Crump
Oldhada1952Claud)Brit. Parker. Co USA