Raleigh Lenton Clubman

[Mark Grant]

I picked up this Lenton Clubman earlier in the year, a bit sorry for itself but still saveable I think.
From the frame No. it appears to be '48 or '49. Though, the hub is dated '56.

It is unusual (to me at least) as it has a 3 speed Sturmey Archer combined with a 3 speed Simplex derailleur giving theoretical 9 speeds.
A dyno front hub with a miller front light, I didn't see a name on the other front light, a Brittanialloy pump
and a Brooks B15 saddle.
If I can get the decals I may repaint / restore it.

 

[biggs682]

Just ripe for an oily rag restoration

 

[Mark Grant]

Just ripe for an oily rag restoration

No, I think if I do it it'll have to be shiny bright.
I can get all the metal re chromed at 'mates rates', just need to look for the right decals.

 

[ren531]

Very interesting machine with the hub gear /derailleur gear system ,I have just acquired a 52 Lenton ,interesting to compare the 2 bikes ,it is difficult to see how you can rescue the frame without a respray but cleaned up with new transfers and no respray is worth looking into ,that is some pile of wires you have going on there seems to be wires everywhere ,nice bike though .

 

[robsa]

Lloyds have the transfers for lentons

 

[Mark Grant]

Lloyds have the transfers for lentons

Yes, thanks, I just found them.

 

[robsa]

I was looking meself the other day for the 51 lenton ive just aquired​

 

[Spokesmann]

A cracking project, love it.

 

[biggs682]

No, I think if I do it it'll have to be shiny bright.
I can get all the metal re chromed at 'mates rates', just need to look for the right decals.

I think with some tidier routing or removal of some of the cables along with gentle polishing and alloy rims it will look a lot better on the eye

 

[Mark Grant]

I've been looking online for some new rims, seems they are a bit scarce!

 

[raleighnut]

Very nice

I've been looking online for some new rims, seems they are a bit scarce!

Is that a 40 spoke rear wheel.

 

[Mark Grant]

Very nice



Is that a 40 spoke rear wheel.

Just counted on the pic!

Yes.

 

[raleighnut]

Just counted on the pic!

Yes.

Rocking horse poo rare then.

 

[Drago]

Aye, the Lentons had a 40 spoke rear. Many don't any more, both the 40 spoke rim and 40 spoke srurmey hub are now endangered species. The dynohub was a fairly popular factory option.

It's a state, but its all there. Would make a nice project.

 

[biggs682]

I've been looking online for some new rims, seems they are a bit scarce!

What size are they on yours ?