RBotM - November - BRITISH MONTH - Nominations

[NeilM]

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Ohhh, that's nice Foz.

I have an Arthur Caygill mtb from around the same period and it's superbly made and rides like a dream. I imagine yours is the same.

Good luck finding nice 7400 running gear, I've just been there for my 91 Lemond SLX.

 

[foz]

Thanks Neil! it does ride very nicely indeed

I haven't seen a thread on your Lemond?

 

[NeilM]

Thanks Neil! it does ride very nicely indeed

I haven't seen a thread on your Lemond?

I started it a while ago, and then went parts hunting.

Overwinter build anticipated.

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=330312&hilit=lemond

 

[Flashspix]

http://www.flashspix.co.uk/img/s5/v122/ ... 5162-4.jpg
Out of the country at the mo so won't be able to post this recently restored Carlton with the leather seat and mudguards until I'm back in Dec, some amazing bikes in this thread.

 

[Jamiedyer]

Lovely Carlton!
Thanks Flashpix :0

Jamie

 

[neil the wheel]

Some lovely bikes out there. I'll chuck mine in just to keep the momentum going. Never been entered.
It's a skip-rescue Carlton, no idea what. The frame number suggests 1979. The transmission, brakes, shifters, pedals and seatpost were on the bike; everything else is ebay. I built the wheels from some 1980s Maillard hubs and new rims and stainless spokes from SJS. The shotblast and powdercoat was by Bettablast of Shiremoor and the transfers came from Lloyds.
I just went for a "look" and I was pretty pleased with the results, just looking for some skinnier rubber - where to look for 27" tyres?

 

[Jamiedyer]

Nice one Neil
I think when the poll goes up that it may well break the internet

Jamie

 

[Spokesmann]

Just goes to show the quality and breadth of English machines, this has been one of the best threads in a long while. Hope to see more of this type. Long live British bikes!

 

[Maca]

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looking forward to seeing all the pictures one after another when it comes to voting

 

[bagpuss]

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Nice to see a few Carlton in the mix