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Re: Your wheels need to have some skinny amber wall tyres. I have had the same clearance issues and found that Panaracer 27x1" give the retro narrow look with good clearance.

Re: I agree, the bar tape needs to come off. I will do this and polish the GB Maes Map of Britain Bars and put some grips on them.

Re: Thanks for your positive comments, I agree the lights are not that suitable. As for the bike it feels and is "box fresh" when riding, I had one of these back in 1985 went everywhere on it including cycle touring YHA holidays, happy days. I have upgraded the balloon tyres to some US sourced...

Re: Thanks for your positive comments Gents. This restoration has been a labour of love, I have put over 70 man hours into the Phillips. Decided to not to do a re-enamel as the 65 year old flamboyant magenta paint has patina. Have cleaned, polished and serviced all the components, rebuilt the...

Re: Thanks carltoncid, the picture was taken a while ago and I have done a lot more work on the Lenton. Will add some more pictures when I get a chance.

Hi All, This is my 1955 Raleigh Lenton Sports. I bought this last year from a gent who had the frame and forks re-enamelled 10 years ago. The hubs are the originals that have been laced onto Mavic Open Pro 700c rims. The Rear hub is a 4 Speed Sturmey Archer FM. Enjoy...... Regards, Nick

Hi All, Here is my 1951 Phillips Jaguar. It is in the process of restoration by myself and is about 95% complete.... Regards, Nick

Hi All, Have just joined today and would like to show you my original 1982 Raleigh Record Ace. I bought it last year from a Surgeon who had it from new and it has covered less than 1000 miles in his ownership. The bike was in scruffy dusty condition and I have completely restored it myself...