Carlton Criterium

[Anglian]

Just bought myself an early christmas pressie, a 1980 Carlton Criterium from flea bay. Had one of these brand new in '79 so now at 48 I can relive my youth. Will assess it on collection, probably have a few rides and then consider how much restoration I will undertake. (You could be commissioned Kamikazee rider)

 

[BobToo]

I was watching that one, I am planning to sell mine and I wanted to see what they are fetching. It looks to be a nice example.

Judging by the pictures I wouldn't really do any restoration at all, just enjoy it and keep it clean really. Mine is in similar condition and that's pretty much what I've done.

 

[kamakazerider]

Looking good little bro,Now where do you get a retro baby seat?

 

[Spokesmann]

Nice, look forward to some better pictures.

 

[Robbied196]

A great buy

Having sold off a collection last year I can see prices seem to be well down so a good time for buyers.

 

[Anglian]

Should hopefully be in my possession next week, will upload my own pictures then, I must admit I was well pleased with the purchase price£110......bargain (although I have over 300mile round trip for collection!) And big bro I will not be fitting a baby seat!! my newborn Grandson will have stick in his pram.....this ones for Grandad!

 

[Valvoltec]

Oh, I am 47 and had one as a teenager,and yes I was watching too but decided it was a good distance to fetch.
Glad it found a good home,hope you enjoy!

 

[Anglian]

Distance.....I have a 165miles from Essex to Glos collect, then another 200 miles from there to Kent to take a frame off to Kamakazerider and drop my Son off, then another 110 miles back to Essex.....Road Trip!! Out the next day so if not to knackered might get to ride it on the Sunday!!

 

[Anglian]

And yes I fully intend to enjoy it been positve comments on here about my purchase which makes me even more happy about it. My only other steed is a Carrera Zelos purchased in May....loving cycling after a three decade absence

 

[rover75]

I had also been watching this Carlton on ebay. Thought it looked pretty original. The distance killed it for me or I could have been tempted.

Just bought a Corsair for £40.00 plus £20.00 delivery. All original. Chuffed with my purchase.

Would be grateful if you can advise on the brake levers when you take delivery. Are they weinmanns?