A couple of Critters

[Spokesmann]

Grabbed a chance today to photograph my two Carlton Criteriums. Both from c1975. The bike I have just finished has the white bar tape:
A refurb thread can be found here:
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=111266

Both bikes have a number of small differences in fixtures and fittings you can see from the pictures. Both have 22.5" frames.

The second of the bikes which I picked up a couple of weeks ago from an owner who owned it from new still needs some seat tube graphics as well as some fork crown decals - Ill be sorting these myself. Overall its nice to see them both together. The 'new' Criterium needs some setting up and adjustments/testing now.

Enjoy the images.

Together for comparisons:

Pasella vs. World Tour:

 

[mavesyn]

A very handsome pair of critters, they look too.............

 

[Spokesmann]

Thanks for taking the time to look and comment!

 

[Bram J]

Fantastic

 

[bowser]

wow twins!
are the frame numbers similair ?

 

[Spokesmann]

wow twins!
are the frame numbers similair ?

Ill check them. Strangely one has it n the B shell, the other one has it on one of the rear drop outs.

 

[jCymbal]

I'm late to the party but great work, great photos and a good read.
Thanks!

 

[NickD]

How do you get them so clean and shiny? I'm not sure I'd have the patience, much less the time!

 

[Spokesmann]

How do you get them so clean and shiny? I'm not sure I'd have the patience, much less the time!

Good wash down first with a mild detergent. Then wipe and clean with a clean dry cloth. Sparing use of wax polish. Autosol for the metal work + elbow grease!

 

[biggs682]

what a nice pair , are they nice to ride ?