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I've had a gentle scrape at the paint and it definitely looks like there's chrome underneath, possibly all the way down the forks (but doesn't show up very well in the 3rd photo). But no sign of chrome on the cantilever bosses, so I'm guessing that they are later additions.

Thanks again vcballbat, and for the link to the article. It's funny, I saw this frame on ebay and it just looked a bit special even to my untrained eye. But it certainly doesn't fit all the 'pigeon holes' perfectly. I definitely think it has been refinished previously, but it needs another...

Now my thoughts are turning to the re-chroming. Has any one got any companies that they can recommend? I'm London/Kent area, but will travel for decent work. All the beautiful Raleigh/Carlton Professionals I have been shown are swaying me in to a full restoration.

Just a thought... Perhaps it might have been used for cyclo-cross? Cantilever brakes were probably better than centre pulls? And a slightly more 'gentle' fork rake? Don't really know what I'm talking about because I have never raced or owned a cyclo-cross bike.

Totally gorgeous! 😍🚲 I will check my bank account and see if it will run to the £££s. 🙂

Hi vcballbat, Thanks for your reply and interesting info about my frame. It has got 2 holes for a headbadge, so a Carlton frame? This news actually gives me a bit of a dilemma as to how to tackle the restoration. I have to admit I thought I was buying just a half decent touring frame when I...

I have just bought this frame off eBay, and I wonder if anyone could help identify the maker or brand please? It has got Reynolds 531 decals, but I have no idea if the frame really is made from this. The cantilever brake bosses would suggest a touring bike, but there are no rack or bottle braze...