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Re: Sorry Keith, I thought you were taking about my green painted over thing.

Re: They're not 27s, they're 26 1 1/4 inch wheels, which is correct for the date. The grips are rubber. But the real issue is whether these swept back bars are original or a later addition. Does anybody know the answer?

Re: Thanks. As I said in my first post, it's been badly repainted.

Re: Thanks. As I said in my first post, it's been badly repainted.

Re: Thanks

Re: Thank you. Another problem is that the 'decals' are also painted on. There also seems to be another lighter shade of green under the surface green so I still think its been badly painted. In places the paint has rubbed back to the bare metal.

Re: Thank you. Another problem is that the 'decals' are also painted on. There also seems to be another lighter shade of green under the surface green so I still think its been badly painted. In places the paint has rubbed back to the bare metal.

Hello Have acquired a machine that appears to be a 1950 Raleigh Clubman. There's a four speed 1951 hub, SA axle nuts, fancy lugs, pinch bolt stem and so on. The frame has been crudely repainted at some point but using the online Clubman checklist I've dated it to 1950 as the cable pulley wheel...

Re: Thank you but it's single speed and no date on it

Can anybody ID this single speed rod brake thing? Made in England on handlebars, Williams chain ring, remains of painted on head badge which includes an M. Thank you

Re: Thank you. I'll repost with more pics

Scrap of head badge painted on British made rod brake thing. There's an M in it. Any idea about ID? Thanks

Re: mixte frame pics pics added. It's five speed and has nice inscribed GB bars. Made in england on chainwheel

Hello Mixte frame, ornate lugs, serial code SU56031 on lefthand drop out - any idea as to manufacturer? Assuming it's Raleigh but can't find reference to an SU code... Thanks Mark

Hello, I've acquired a Bob Read Cycles frame with 531 tubing frame and forks. Internal cabling ducts. Black paint job with gold lettering. Can anyone tell me anything about Bob Read Cycles and if they have have one of their bikes? Scarcity of info on the interweb, I'm finding. Thank you Mark

Hi Looking to buy a pair of 22 1 3/8 inch road tyres for a junior racer...can be used so long as good condition. Can pay with Paypal. Thanks

But I still have to tap the rivets into the holes...? They seem too big to go back in

One more thing Carlton fans...is there a correct way of re-installing the Carlton headbanger? I've got the two studs but how do I get them back in the holes without damaging new paint job?

Yes normal barrel adjustors and similar parts from other brakes are too wide for the Corsa brake thing. I'll try the parts you mean Shaun thanks

Help me please Obiwan, but I am missing the small screw that takes the rear brake cable at the back of my 76 Carlton Corsa. Does anyone have one to sell or know of a source for Carlton spares? Thank you