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Bastos87 - like Spokeman said, good old Fairy liquid along with hot water and a scrubbing brush - works wonders! :) Johnny - much appreciated. I am still looking at all options but thanks for the info. bw casper

Thanks Mike - you and me both! While I could just give her a good clean and replace a few parts, I am pretty much settled on a respray. Just need some advice on how to prep her first or where to take her... Does anyone know a good paint shop somewhere in London or Portsmouth? I spent...

The middle colour in the 3 stripes would set it off :)

By the way, on second thoughts, you have a very good point there! Looked after and maintained from now on, the ride will no doubt be the same, the components will surely outlive me... Lots to think about. Thanks :)

Good question. I think the answer is that I want to get this bike back to the condition when, as a kid, I was lent her for a few months over summer. Back then the bike was relatively new. Nothing was old. The original tyres hadn't worn out and chances are the brake blocks had never been...

Hello, I have just joined but have been reading this forum for a while now. Hence, I thought it about time I signed up and got involved! I am currently restoring an early 80s Raleigh Carlton Kermesse. I had the pleasure to be lent this bike back in 1984 for a few months when I was 14 - it...

Penguin! Like it! Looking forward to any updates :)

Yup - got to agree - looking nice and clean :) Please keep going!

Bloody nice job! You brought back some memories there! Thanks for sharing :)

Nice bike, Mike. I had a courier in 85, and as has been said it had riser bars but a few other different components, including two hideous yellow big plastic circles that covered the back wheel, one on either side!! Nice gimmic - some will remember!! That said, the dents in my shins are proof...