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Time to give this old bike another spin. Off to a retro weekend in Ulverston and no not a 100mile off road ride around the lakes as in 2005. Just a 20km Saunter for retro owners as well as their trusty bikes. Say hello if you too are there!

Wanted Carlton Bikes of Worksop Cycling Cap. Script lettering if possible. Size 57cm

Good Point... Maybe I'll take the reflectors off the wheels altogether and put them on the handlebars pointing left or right for traffic or runaway children or maybe just point them at me saying here I am.... I'm the target. By the way this bike stands up without the sausage, pump or red arrow...

I set off on my 20mile test ride along a Sefton Coastal Path. It was so good to see so many families out with young children enjoying the fresh air and great outdoors. The path crosses the River Alt near to Hightown as it makes its way down to the sea. The cycle path is very popular, but...

Thanks to Jamie, Peachy and THM for your kind comments, and to everybody else who has contributed to this build thread. I've already ridden a 'round the block' test ride. Now for something a little more substantial. Rides sweet and true. Photo below of bike packed and ready for the off! A...

A Mystery No Longer. Final build as 1978 Raleigh Competition GS. Another project well worth doing. Final Specification on finished bike. Raleigh Competition Gran Sport Components Added Colour: black Stem: GB Biba Brakes: Weinmann 605 side pull calipers Brake Levers: Weinmann drilled brake...

Had to enter this just finished full refurb it was a winters project. 'Cheap as Chips' 1988 Raleigh Routier 10 back to original Spec!

Yes it really was worth all the effort!!! A great project, original spec as per the catalogue, frame and forks stripped then resprayed, new decals, tyres, bar tape, brake pads and bearings all other parts refurbished and restored to pristine condition right down to reflectors. Test ridden...

An early morning ride to Antony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’

Two coats of clear lacquer today then a week to harden before I start the rebuild.

Well Done Andy a really stunning Carlton Pro! Must admit I do have a soft spot for Carltons.... Also I do feel for Jamie as I too have been pestering him for our joint win banner from August last year.

A mystery no longer!! Back from finishers starting rebuild in the next few weeks.

Maybe a months delay completing this because of other commitments, but will get the grandchildren involved in the rebuild, and of course they get the promise of the first ride. Thanks to you both.

Decals on and nicely centred. Just the two coats of clear lacquer and a full respray of the pannier rack before the rebuild begins.

Quality Chrome in Hull. We had difficulties finding a more local chrome platers. Local bike shop has used this company before. Pleased with the result. The Campagnolo dropouts look great.

Frame back from being chromed. Now off to frame paint finishers tomorrow to have the strip and respray, decals applied and the lugs gold lined. Progression is slow but sure.

Thanks for the above Allen . Not sure I dare try degreasing in the sink. I think that would be the last straw, but who knows maybe when the dust has settled a bit. I am looking forward to the rebuild and letting my grandsons try it out, but this will be a slowly, slowly from here on as I also...

That’s good advice Jamie, I'll give it a go after the first lacquer coat. The decals cost more than the bike, so don’t want any wonky fitting. Any news on that banner yet?

Thanks to my good friend Frank for his expertise and labour and to Peachy, Jamie and Allenh for all their encouragement. I think the tricky bit for me will be avoiding runs at the clear lacquer stage and correctly positioning the decals.. Incidentally not everyone has bike bits hanging on the...

What a lovely Easter. Yesterday I brightened up a few of the Routiers bits. Today we applied two coats of paint to the frame and the project is going well. I will leave it a couple of weeks before applying the first coat of clear lacquer.