SWSteve
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I meant the frame is older than the insignia on the front, not the other way around
1970s Sun
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I meant the frame is older than the insignia on the front, not the other way around
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
No the badge is correct, production of Sun bikse was moved to Worksop around the mid 60s from Birmingham. The badge has not been disturbed. Anyway the frame has some pureCcarlton traits, such as the wrap over seat stays for one.
taximan
senex crepitu iuvenis cordi esse
- Location
- Whitby North Yorkshire.
I thought this might interest you. The photo was taken in about 1967 but the bike (a Sun Snipe) was bought in 1963.
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thegravestoneman
three wheels on my wagon
- Location
- Castleford, Yorkshire
There is a considerable difference in frame size between the Sun and the Carlton, 21" to 25"? do you build them for personnel use or for the pleasure of seeing them back on the road?
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
All my machines are built to be ridden. The 25" Pro Am behind is a build Ive been tinkering with for a while, I can ride the machine although the seat would be right down - Im 6' and 23" is the biggest frame I can comfortably ride.
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
I managed to get some work done last weekend. I've loosely put the machine together now. Still need to fit chain wheel and chain. I have all the adjusting and tightening to do then. As you can see I've replaced the decals and the machine is now in the guise of a 'Snipe Prestige'. I figured if the Snipe was the basic version, the Snipe Plus a bit bitter (looking at others on the web), mine might be a Snipe Prestige due to the chromed headstock and forks, the next model is the Snipe all-chrome which it obviously isn't! I've decided to use a Huret rear mech which is simple and reliable. Wheels are just basics with alloy rims, nothing too special. Tyres are my usual Michelin WTs. For the eagle eyed I have used Carlton Hoods on the levers and 'C' bolts on the wheels and seat tube pinch bolt... don't have any Sun branded 'S' versions! I have new bar tape to put on yet - Tressorex cloth. I think the new ribbed white brake outer cables looks nice with the extra white banding Ive added to the frame and also the white bar end plugs. Some black Bluemels Populars I had from another build complete the look. I have also added a lovely old Matex 'Tour Meter' for the period feel - I'll need to see if I have an old Ever ready rear light to compliment the Pifco one on the front. More soon when I hope to have the machine in a rideable state. Apologies for the flash pictures in advance.
taximan
senex crepitu iuvenis cordi esse
- Location
- Whitby North Yorkshire.
Oh boy ! I like it, I like it. That really takes me back to my misspent youth.
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
Managed to get a few better pictures of the bike today. Only had time to fit rear light and pump!
Anyone got any 'S' bolts!
Anyone got any 'S' bolts!
Cycleops
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- Location
- Accra, Ghana
Now you can wallow in nostalgia!
taximan
senex crepitu iuvenis cordi esse
- Location
- Whitby North Yorkshire.
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
looking good
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
Managed to get a bit of work done on the build today, Ive fitted a n old chainwheel I had in my bits stores, which will suit this fella fine. Still final tightening and adjusting to do, but this fine old machine is now looking a lot more presentable. Still need to sort out my toeclips and odd bits and bobs...
The old Weimanns still need a polish...
rear block is a simple 28-tooth freewheel, chainwheel is a simple 49-tooth fixed Raleigh type.
Apologies for the amount of picures to take in, in one go!
The old Weimanns still need a polish...
rear block is a simple 28-tooth freewheel, chainwheel is a simple 49-tooth fixed Raleigh type.
Apologies for the amount of picures to take in, in one go!
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taximan
senex crepitu iuvenis cordi esse
- Location
- Whitby North Yorkshire.
Superb,
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Spokesmann
Keeping the Carlton and Sun names alive...
- Location
- Plymouth, Devon
Well the Sun is out, literally. I took this bike for its first test yesterday and it went OK. Need to make some fine adjustments to the brakes and rear mech, but apart from that, the old mount rode well. I took a few shots of the sun in the sun at Plymouth's large Central Park. here are a few to enjoy.
