Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
This is a recent cycle I purchased from a gentleman who contacted me through my website. He basically was not interested in making a profit on the bike, but wanted it to be sold to someone who would look after, restore and above all ride this wonderful machine again. A deal was struck and the cycle winged its way to Plymouth.
For those who dont know, this is a 23" framed model with a all chrome frame. The frame uses Lindrick lugs which were only used in the 1950s. the frame is true with no dents or dings and apart from tyres and brake blocks is entirely original. It uses a 10-speed Cyclo Benelux derailleur with a hand operated front changer - state of the art in 1955! I intend to restore this cycle back to a clean, rideable and sound machine. i have no intention of turning it into a museum piece, so a few scratches and marks will be left. The cycle has a wonderful Lycett Swallow leather saddle which has consumed a fair bit of my Brooks proofhide to get it back to a deep lustre and shine. Apart from new pedals/toe clips and a couple of tyres all this classic machine needs is time and a large helping of elbow grease.
Ill post more images as the restoration progresses.
Enjoy.
Bike as was, (pic by former owner)
In my cramped workshop
Dismantling begins...
Chainwheel is a Williams, driving through a Wiless Bayley BB.
Chrome aint too bad, just need polishing and some rust spots removing
Knew those take aways would be useful...
The decals will be replaced by exact originals...
Should be interesting using this gear change on the road...
Cyclo Benelux lever...
The cycle uses Cyclo drop outs front and rear.
For those who dont know, this is a 23" framed model with a all chrome frame. The frame uses Lindrick lugs which were only used in the 1950s. the frame is true with no dents or dings and apart from tyres and brake blocks is entirely original. It uses a 10-speed Cyclo Benelux derailleur with a hand operated front changer - state of the art in 1955! I intend to restore this cycle back to a clean, rideable and sound machine. i have no intention of turning it into a museum piece, so a few scratches and marks will be left. The cycle has a wonderful Lycett Swallow leather saddle which has consumed a fair bit of my Brooks proofhide to get it back to a deep lustre and shine. Apart from new pedals/toe clips and a couple of tyres all this classic machine needs is time and a large helping of elbow grease.
Ill post more images as the restoration progresses.
Enjoy.
Bike as was, (pic by former owner)
In my cramped workshop
Dismantling begins...
Chainwheel is a Williams, driving through a Wiless Bayley BB.
Chrome aint too bad, just need polishing and some rust spots removing
Knew those take aways would be useful...
The decals will be replaced by exact originals...
Should be interesting using this gear change on the road...
Cyclo Benelux lever...
The cycle uses Cyclo drop outs front and rear.