Carlton International

[Warny]

Hi everyone,

Managed to pick up a Carlton locally this morning! I had a Grand Prix a while back but this seems much nicer, needs a really good clean though.

Carlton International I guess from 60's or 70's, any help with that much appreciated (frame number is 240591). The bike probably hasn't been ridden in over fifteen years but amazingly the old tyres stay pumped up. Tru Well frame, Huret gear shifters and front derailleur, Simplex at the back. Milremo stem and toe clips, Weinmann brakes, Rigida superchrome wheels. Has the wrapover seat stays and an old-school rear rack,













with I think a Carridice bag (lettering has come off). Saddle is Brooks but not a leather one, I don't think the mudguards are original.

Will try and post a few more pics when it's looking a bit better!

 

[Cycleops]

Very nice. @Spokesmann is the guy to give you the definitive run down on the model.

 

[raleighnut]

Very Nice

Shame that rear 'wingnut' is broken.

 

[Warny]

Thanks all, she's looking a bit better now after a couple of hours cleaning etc. Will go for a gentle ride round in a bit. Good spot on the wingnut, I hadn't noticed that! Normandy hubs under the grime, which look ok.

 

[Cycleops]

Weren't those wingnuts an aftermarket add on?

 

[Warny]

They have a reg. number on but not a manufacturer name as such. Still, they seem to look and turn ok.

 

[midlife]

Nice . Blue ones are more rare as the white was more popular. 1968-73 with that frame number iirc.

 

[Warny]

Thanks, just got the saddle bag and rear rack to clean now. There is a bit of play with the pedals, not sure if it's cotter-pin related or BB but the bike was a bit of a bargain at £35, so I can't complain

 

[Spokesmann]

As discussed on the FB Carlton group, the International here was made only for the 1971 model year. Blue is less common than the white. Spec is pretty much middle of the model group. It varied very slightly - rear mech, front chain wheel and stem etc... Always thought the white version as one of their most iconic colour ways and frame paint jobs. Well worth preserving...

 

[Warny]

Many thanks, I don't think it's too bad for a bike that's nearly 50 years old. Can't see too well from these pics but it's looking and performing much better now New cotter pin sorted, just some replacement tyres and cloth bar tape when I get around to it.

 

[raleighnut]

Many thanks, I don't think it's too bad for a bike that's nearly 50 years old. Can't see too well from these pics but it's looking and performing much better now New cotter pin sorted, just some replacement tyres and cloth bar tape when I get around to it. View attachment 525135

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Did you install the Cotter pin correctly though, a lot of people think you tighten up the nut to install them when they should really be fitted with a hammer with the nut ensuring they don't come loose in service.

 

[Illaveago]

Pretty colour !

 

[Illaveago]

Ooh! Large flange hubs !

 

[Warny]

Took to a local bike guy in the end, I would have only done more harm then good to the cranks! He replaced one cotter pin and sorted out the other one correctly. Lovely evening for a ride

 

[Proto]

Was helping a mate put this back together today. A lovely thing. Not convinced the Sachs Huret rear mech is correct, what would its original have been?

Wheels are knackered so he’s bought some modern wheels but mistakenly bought 27” whereas I believe they should be 700C. Is this right?