Carlton criterium

[Johnymak]

I've been researching about a Carlton deuterium I'm thinking of buying
I know Raleigh bought them out but I'm lead to beleive this was the last range to be made in the Carlton warehouse

I'm looking for more info on the bike itself the frame and components to gather if it actually was a lightweight reputable bike in its day

Thank you in advance for any info
John

 

[midlife]

Carlton used the criterium name for years, the name disappeared 1974-5 when it had steel chainset and pitched back up 1979 I think in that pale green livery with alloy chainset and 12 speed kit . Not a 531 frame so came below the Pro-Am 12 and above the Grand Prix and Cyclone.

Having said that the frame geometry was probably the same as a the Pro-am so will have ridded well.

Just not 531.....

 

[raleighnut]

Nice

Need a few better pictures to tell more, Raleigh bought out Carlton back in the 50s but the works (in Worksop) carried on until the early 80s.

 

[Johnymak]

Than you for the replys
I just sourced the catalogue and see there's the pro am and super course with the 531
The bike looks in good condition I'm going to look at it tommorrow and will post up pics

I'm just getting into retro and vintage lightweights
And just don't want to get in bikes that aren't really lightweight or of a decent quality as my garage is pretty small
Again Thank you for info
John

 

[swee'pea99]

I've been researching about a Carlton deuterium I'm thinking of buying

I'm a tad baffled by the different names in the header and the text, but if it is a Criterium, that was the bike that got me back into cycling, and a very nice bike it was too.

 

[Johnymak]

Sorry for the mistakes
Yes it is a criterium
I've looked into the rear mech and at the time Sun tour vx was pretty light I know the frame isn't reynolds 531 and the catalogue I looked at doesnt mention frame type

If i get it I might upgrade the changing to a drilled one like on the super course
It does look like a nice bike to look at
And havnt read any bad reviews about it so far

 

[Cycleops]

Nice one. @Spokesmann is well versed in all things Carlton so I'm sure he'll have something to add.

 

[Spokesmann]

I've been researching about a Carlton deuterium I'm thinking of buying
I know Raleigh bought them out but I'm lead to beleive this was the last range to be made in the Carlton warehouse

I'm looking for more info on the bike itself the frame and components to gather if it actually was a lightweight reputable bike in its day

Thank you in advance for any info
John

That is a late 70s Criterium, produced near to the end of Carlton production. The frame number on the BB shell will give its manufacturing date.

 

[Johnymak]

Thankyou spokesperson
Would it of been a reputable bike when released or would it of been used more for training

 

[Johnymak]

Here are photos of the bike
Think I'm going to invest what should I offer
Advice please

 

[raleighnut]

I wouldn't pay much more than £50, it's probably not even got a Brooks on it. However people do pay for the name Carlton.

 

[Spokesmann]

Thankyou spokesperson
Would it of been a reputable bike when released or would it of been used more for training

All Carltons were good bikes, this would have been below the Pro am 12 and the Super Course.