show us your vintage road bikes

[alecstilleyedye]

as the title suggests, nowt later than 1990…

my '51 claud butler olympic sprint

1958 carlton (frame only, rest is a motley collection of modern bits)

1985 Elswick Ascot (for the wife)

my daughter's '80s raleigh rhapsody (pretty bike for pretty girl)

 

[mickle]

Your CB is a gem. I had a CB '52 Shortbase tandem once - which if I still had it would be twice as old now. Which is sobering.

 

[porteous]

Wow! A Vintage Bike section!!!!! Drool!!!!!

A recreation of my childhood bike, a 56 Rudge Pathfinder. All original or NOS parts with the addition of an updated crank set and stem. SA 4 speed.

Another Pathfinder, Lenton MkIII, about 1962, found as a frame on E-Bay. Now an 8 speed Cyclo with a front suicide change. Rides very very nicely.

As brought home

A 1948 Rudge Aero Clubman. Almost totally original, bought from a gentleman in Bexley Heath as a "spares or repair". The first bike I completely restored. Now finished with a green Carradice ziproll.A really nice light bike and a joy to ride.

A 1970s or 80s Raleigh mixte rebuilt with flat bars for my daughter.

My weekend bike, a 1990 Raleigh Royal bought from a group member, a really classy ride!

My wife's Raleigh Richmond, built in the late 80s (?) by Carlton. I am NOT allowed to mention a more sensible seat or putting drops on!

 

[yello]

Raleigh Competition... maybe late 70s or early 80s. Reynolds 531. Weinmann levers and brakes. Sachs-Mallard hubs and Mavic 192 rims. Stronglight cranks, Suntour front mech and Shimano RX100 rear.

Bar tape and saddle since changed!

 

[pubrunner]

That '51 Claud is a beauty !

Something like that might well be my next project; but first, I need to make my collection smaller.

I like the Rudge bikes too ! - My very first bike was a Rudge Clubman.

Looking at these pics - am I the only one who feels quite old ? Remembering the bikes from childhood ?

 

[tyred]

1977 Carlton fixed gear:

Carlton NCR 92 by braveheart1979, on Flickr

1975 Viscount Aerospace:

Whitepark Bay, Antrim coast road by braveheart1979, on Flickr

197? Viking Superstar - currently awaiting mechanical overhaul:

Viking Superstar by braveheart1979, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29091369@N07/6297742731/

1974 Peugeot UO-8 - my touring bike:

River Finn - Liscooley Bridge by braveheart1979, on Flickr

198? Peugeot Pantera:

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Peugoet Pantera by braveheart1979, on Flickr[/URL]

My "new" winter fixed gear bike:

Classic Luxus Racer by braveheart1979, on Flickr

 

[alecstilleyedye]

some lovely bikes there folks, keep 'em coming…

 

[jonsidneyb]

I love old lugged steel.

 

[porteous]

I really like the UO-8 Braveheart

 

[fossyant]

Tada....

 

[fossyant]

Phew - mine just make the 1990 ! (MTB might be 91 or 92)

 

[benb]

 

[tyred]

Puncture proof tyres?

 

[tyred]

I really like the UO-8 Braveheart

It's not bad but the frame could do with a respray and the galvanised steel mudgaurds (appologies to the weight weenie Gods!) are starting to show a little rust.

I like this frame a lot. It's not that light but gives a comfortable ride and has the makings of a really good touring bike imo as the long wheel base gives a stable ride and plenty of room for panniers. The front fork has mounting points for a front rack which may come in handy if I decide to do some proper touring on it in the future. The Mafac brakes are seriously powerful, even on the chrome rim, now that I've worked out how to set them up properly.

 

[stevevw]

Great to see a Classic and Vintage section.

I have loads of projects on the go and will post on here when each is finished. here is a couple from a while back.