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Perils of cycle jumble, went to pick up some high flange hubs and the ones I wanted were attached to a frame, so N+1 it is.
1955 Claud Butler Super Coureur. A bit of mix of parts, but all very functional Harden hubs on MA40 rims, flip flip rear, set up as fixed, Stronglight 1st gen square taper cranks, CL steel pedals, Brooks oval badge B15 narrow, Campagnolo seatpin, GB bars, Mafac centre-pull front brake.
Pumped up tyres, added a bag to store water and some tools just in case and off we went. My first fixie ride ever. Fun and a bit scary, mostly when approaching a pothole, my initial though is to stand up and bunny hop over...no chance I think.
I do prefer single speed or at least both brakes, but rear is not drilled and not sure if it can be. Now where to store this....something will have to go me think. 1951 Gillot posted here anyone?