Carlton Corsa rising from the ashes.

[Manny]

This is my Carlton Corsa which I purchased in November for £30.00 with the intention of 'cutting my teeth' on a rebuild. As can be seen, the bike was in pretty poor condition although not beyond TLC. At some stage it had been repainted although the original colour was visible beneath. I wanted to keep the bike as original as possible. I painted the frame myself with 'rattle cans' and got quite a good finish. The nearest colour was actually Kia Burnt Orange!

Dave Marsh, who runs a cycle shop in Maltby, South Yorkshire, gave me the benefit of his knowledge and experience, having worked as an Apprentice in the Worksop factory. Dave also supplied the decals, although I am still awaiting the 'Carlton Corsa' decal for the top tube and the decals for the front forks. Dave is hoping to open a shop, dedicated to the Carlton brand, in Worksop where we will be able to show case our bikes. We are in the early stages of trying to secure local funding and support for the idea.

I have a Brooks saddle to fit and the brake cables and bar tape which hopefully will be sorted next weekend. I couldn't bring myself to refit the aluminium spoke protector between the gears and rear wheel which may divide opinion.

Once finished, I can start rebuilding my second bike, a Carlton Continental - it keeps me off the streets.

 

[carlyrox]

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You have done a great job and will look stunning when finished.

I think I may have a couple of saddles I can give you for your future builds, one a brown Brooks 15 and the other a black Rolls should you want them.

Regards Mate.

Keith

 

[biggs682]

looks great and well done

 

[Martin Rattler]

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That's going to be a smashing looking bike! Nice job!

 

[Spear45]

Well done,that's a tidy bike.

 

[Jamiedyer]

That looks great!
What a brilliant job you've done bringing it back.
lovely colour too.

Jamie

 

[Cefnbikie]

You have done an excellent job, and I do like the colour.

 

[Spokesmann]

Very nice indeed. Something like a Brooks B5N or Wrights W3N saddle would suit this build. Where did you get the Imichrome decals? I did have a chap email some time ago offering these...

 

[Jonny69]

Are they new 27" wheels? What are they?

 

[phantom photon]

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Looking good - that's come up really well