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That looks really good, nice save. I really like the ratty scorched look, personally I'd run it like that (after clearcoating as Nick suggested). BRB, setting fire to bike :lol:

Sorry for the lack of updates, not really done much other than ride it! After a few longish rides I came to the (predictable) conclusion that the terrible Universal saddle that I'd plonked on there was a, well, terrible idea. Picked up one of these: from ebay. Modern, comfortable, and the...

Thanks! As far as I've been told, it was a basic frame template that was shared between Raleigh, Carlton and a few other related makes and built up to different spec's depending on the badge. A money-no-object rebuild will probably get underway when money is no object I'm afraid. :oops: Also, I...

Likewise, I liked the stealth look better. Nice and evil :twisted:

Thanks for the replies! A more appropriate saddle is on the cards when funds allow :oops: Had a bit of a play with the mudguard this evening. The rear end of it was snapped and splintered from where the previous owner had stored the bike in his garage, so I started off by chopping that bit...

Also saw this on your retro-rides thread, you aren't half a jammy bugger. Good to see some familiar faces here :) Nice looking levers!

Hi folks, I posted up in the general section a few weeks ago asking for some help ID-ing a bike I'd just bought. I've since managed to find the frame number after rubbing it down, and have determined that it corresponds to a 1961 build date. I wanted something to potter about working on over...

I reckon it looks really smart, I'm loving the black and tan colour scheme... tempted to go dark blue/tan with my current project.

PM'd re: Stem and Shimano mech.

Thanks for the responses! I'll have a bit of a look for similar vintage parts now I've got an idea of age. Plan at the moment is to start picking up bits and pieces for it while pulling it apart to see what shape everything is in. Initial impressions are good, rides well, wheels are straight and...

Okay, so I've been after a road bike for a couple of weeks, I'm a rower and have been looking for more interesting ways of keeping fit than just going running, plus it's a handy thing to have when I'm at uni in central London. Being a student also means I'm mostly skint, so that pointed me...