After WWII, when cycle production re-started, Claud Butler Started a range of Path or Sprint models in the late 1940‘s. The range consisted of three models with different methods of construction, Bronze Welded, Bi-Laminate and Brazed Lug.
1949 Catalogue
The three models are:
International Path – Welded
Oylimpic Path – Bi-Lam
World’s Championship Path – Lugged
Although not listed in 1948 it seems from the frame, number 883478, below they were produced.
By 1951 the range was called Sprints and the Internation Path, welded, model was re-named Road/Track. This changed again in 1955 when the International Sprint was added to the range and the Road/Track went Plain Guage, then dropped in 1956. These frames ran until Holdsworth took over in 1958.
1953 Oylimpic Sprint
Model Recognition Table – This is a summary, pls see catalogues for full details.
| Frame Number System & Location (Repeated on fork Stearer Tube) | Claud Butler Two Part Date Coded |
| Frame Tubing (Seat Tube ID – mm) | Reynolds 531 DB, A&P Kromo option from 1952 Road/Track Plain Guage from 1955 |
| Frame Angles, Head/Seat, (deg) | 75/72. 73/73 Alt. for Bi-Lams & Welded in 1951/52 |
| Tube OD (Inch) – Top-Down-Seat | 1 – 1 1/8 – 1 1/8″ World’s Championship & Road/Track 1 1/8 – 1 1/8 – 1 1/8″ Oylimpic & International Sprints. Road/Track in 1951 & 52 Only. Optional on Oylimpic 1955/56 & International in 1956. |
| Head Tube Lugs | International Welded Bi-Lam Special Long Point, De Luxe from 1953 Championship Nervex Pro Style, Continental C/Away    |
| Forks & Crown | Two Plate Crown, 1 13/16″ Rake   |
| Head Set Type | 1″ Threaded |
| Seat Lug | International Welded Bi-Lam Special Long Point, De Luxe from 1953 Championship Nervex Pro Style, Continental C/Away    |
| Seat Stay Attachment | To Side of Tube for Welded Frames CB Wrapped (Semi-Wrap) To Seat Lug    |
| Seat Stem Bolt | Nut & Bolt, Clamp for Welded Models   |
| Bottom Bracket Lugs | International Welded Bi-Lam Special Long Point, De Luxe from 1953 Championship Nervex Pro Style, Continental C/Away    |
| Gear Cable Run, Over/Under BB | N/A |
| Rear Stay Length (CBB – CDO) | 17 3/8″ |
| Wheel Base (Spindle to Spindle) | 40″ |
| Rear Dropouts (Front) | Pressed Steel Track Ends, Reinforced from 1953   |
| Rear Brake Bridge | Curved   |
| Brake Bridge Boss – Recessed Bolt | No |
| BB Hight | 11″ |
| Wheel Size | 27″ |
| Head Badge/Transfer | Badge |
| Decals & Name Plate | Name Plate on Top Tube |
| BB Cable Guides | N/A |
| BB Oiler | x1, Non-Drive Side |
| Gear Change Lever Lugs | N/A |
| Rear Stay Gear Cable Guides | N/A |
| TT Brake Cable Stops/Guides | No |
| Mudguard Stay Attachments | No |
| Bottle Holder Bosses | No |
| Colour | Silver with Decorative Bands |
| Chrome | Fork Crown |
| Comments |