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:
https://www.cyclechat.net/

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:

 

[Spokesmann]

Tested the bike on the road today and all was well, chain needed more tensioning, fortunately the old Huret Svelto gave you a bit of adjustment...

 

[Spokesmann]

I managed to get hold of the original pump for this bike earlier this week - they are like hens teeth. Ill show a pic of the bike when I can...

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Not more of your ruddy old road bikes. Admin - can we get this guy banned please?

Jealous, moi?

 

[Alembicbassman]

There's always something about the look of a bike with gumwall tyres.

 

[Spokesmann]

Not more of your ruddy old road bikes. Admin - can we get this guy banned please?

Jealous, moi?

And more to come!