Old bikes - clearing out a couple of sheds

[Rod1883]

Hello everyone,
I'm new here, the reason for joining will become clear....

I've been clearing out a couple of sheds one of which had a number of old bikes stored within.
One is a Raleigh Super Lenton - 1955 based on the frame number (ref this site http://oldroads.com/ra_sn.asp)
another is a Tensor Lazer Custom.
The Raleigh was my first proper bike in the early 1970's, bought for me by my Father. I recall doing a lot of miles on that bike. I'm not sure where the Tensor came from.
Both need work - the Raleigh especially. I vaguely recall starting to fit a new bottom bracket many many years ago, but never completed getting the bike back on the road. The bike needs a complete restoration.
Would there be any interest in such bikes?

There is also a folding WWII Paratroop bike which is in a bit of a state with lots of surface rust. It had been used by my Father in the late 1950's as his transport around Portsmouth whilst in the Navy. He even fitted a Cyclemaster engine powered rear wheel - which I also still have. I intend to preserve rather than restore the paratroop bike.

Thanks for reading.

 

[Tony Raynor]

Welcome mate. I'm sure I'm not the only person who will be eager to see some pictures when you can. There's plenty of people who can give their collective wisdom if you get stuck.

 

[Rod1883]

Thanks
I'll try to post a couple of pictures in the next day or two.
All the bikes are under a tarpaulin whist I dismantle the existing sheds that are in a bit of a state and then replace with a new one.
I'll drag them out and photograph as soon as I am able.

 

[paul-kent]

Paratrooper bikes are big money at the moment

 

[raleighnut]

The Lenton may be of interest to some people, depends how bad it is but 50s Raleighs tend to be sought after.

 

[paul-kent]

There's a lenton on the bay at the mo I believe

 

[raleighnut]

If it's the one I saw then it's at London (hipster) prices.
more info on the Lentons here
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...r.html&usg=AFQjCNFs91cD53wJ1k29793e8BNjNA27qg

 

[ChrisEyles]

Sounds like you'll have a lot of fun with them - good luck with the project(s) and looking forward to seeing how you get on!

 

[robsa]

Lentons are to my knowledge quite sort after. Now the paratrooper bike. We talking ridiculous amount is possible if the re-enactment walts get wind of it.

 

[biggs682]

I keep thinking about an old Lenton or Trent Sport for my collection

 

[User42423]

Hello everyone,
I'm new here, the reason for joining will become clear....

I've been clearing out a couple of sheds one of which had a number of old bikes stored within.
One is a Raleigh Super Lenton - 1955 based on the frame number (ref this site http://oldroads.com/ra_sn.asp)
another is a Tensor Lazer Custom.
The Raleigh was my first proper bike in the early 1970's, bought for me by my Father. I recall doing a lot of miles on that bike. I'm not sure where the Tensor came from.
Both need work - the Raleigh especially. I vaguely recall starting to fit a new bottom bracket many many years ago, but never completed getting the bike back on the road. The bike needs a complete restoration.
Would there be any interest in such bikes?

There is also a folding WWII Paratroop bike which is in a bit of a state with lots of surface rust. It had been used by my Father in the late 1950's as his transport around Portsmouth whilst in the Navy. He even fitted a Cyclemaster engine powered rear wheel - which I also still have. I intend to preserve rather than restore the paratroop bike.

Thanks for reading.

I agree with Tony Raynor, a few images would go down a treat.......looking forward to seeing them.

 

[robsa]

Btw rod nice seafire

 

[Rod1883]

Sorry for the long delay - had a dose of flu like something for the last week.
Here are a few pictures, not the best quality perhaps, but enough to see the bikes.
The folding Paratroop bike, followed by the Super Lenton, and Athena, and the Tensor Lazer Custom.

The Seafire picture was taken at the Goodwood Revival this year.

 

[biggs682]

i like that super Lenton very nice colour indeed @Rod1883

 

[Rod1883]

i like that super Lenton very nice colour indeed @Rod1883

It's supposed to be "electric blue" or some similar name I think.
However - what it is really is a pretty poor metallic pale/light blue aerosol paint job from the early 70's with some bits around the badges and transfers left as was!