1971 Carlton Continental.

[Spokesmann]

A few gratuitous shots of my Continental, which I have had for 40 years...

 

[biggs682]

A few gratuitous shots of my Continental, which I have had for 40 years...

Even I don't have clothes that old.

Still looking good

 

[Cycleops]

That front light looks like it could pick out a Hienkel at 10,000 ft.

Superb.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I like it a lot.

But can I also say, that has to be the strangest saddle angle I've seen in a long time!

 

[Spokesmann]

I like it a lot.

But can I also say, that has to be the strangest saddle angle I've seen in a long time!

My normal saddle angle. I don't explain any more...

 

[Illaveago]

It does look nice. With the low sun it makes your pictures look like a Carlton brochure. Lovely pictures.

 

[Sillyoldman]

Magnificent

 

[Pugmitch]

They certainly don't make them like that any more.....superb and a credit to it's owner!

 

[GuyBoden]

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@Spokesmann Great bike, fantastic condition, I've got my self an early 1970's Continental frame in blue, which I'm converting to a winter bike. Does your continental have the original 27 inch wheels and brake calipers?

Thanks
Guy

 

[Spokesmann]

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@Spokesmann Great bike, fantastic condition, I've got my self an early 1970's Continental frame in blue, which I'm converting to a winter bike. Does your continental have the original 27 inch wheels and brake calipers?

Thanks
Guy

Guy, this is probably my most upgraded machine.
Having had it since 1976 its gone through many changes. The easiest thing is to say what is still original as opposed to 'new' parts...
The frame and forks are original as are the stem, bars and brake hoods/levers. So is the seat post. Everything else has changed!