Hello from newbie, David.T

[David.T]

I´ve recently returned to cycling - aged 75 ! - after a long lay-off, and, somehow, the hills seem far steeper than they used to be when I was a keen and regular cyclist, up until my 60s. However, my trusty old Mercian bike is still serving me well.

I´ve recently become greatly enamoured by pre-Raleigh Carlton bikes, and am looking for some help and advice on how to go about refurbishing a couple of old frames I´ve bought on ebay.

Looking forward to chatting with others who share the same interests and - hopefully - gaining knowledge about these lovely old bikes.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi. Can't help with the bike im afraid, but someone will be along who can help you, but hello and welcome from powys.

 

[Ern1e]

Hi @David.T and may i say a very warm welcome back to the saddle after a mere 15 year rest lol.I amsorry but I don't know much on the Carlton bikes but some one will come along soon who will.

 

[ScotiaLass]

from me in Scotland

 

[Bryony]

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Hi and David.

If you haven't already seen it, the Classic and Vintage section of the site is the place for the info you need. Plenty of helpful people in there.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Welcome to CC David!
I don't know much about vintage bikes either, but lots on here are in the know and willing to help.

 

[raleighnut]

I'm also a big Carlton fan having owned a 68 clubman since I "inherited" my cousins bike in 75 and also a Worksop built Raleigh from 83 (one of the last) with a 531c frameset but my rebuilds tend to use more modern parts and not period correct items although 5 of mine do have Brooks saddles on.

 

[Dark46]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[Poacher]

As @Rickshaw Phil mentioned, the Classic and Vintage section is the place to be - look for posts by @Spokesmann in particular.

 

[Spokesmann]

Hi David, welcome back to the fold. I'll try to help with nay Carlton questions you may have.

 

[David.T]

Thankyou to all of you for your warm welcome !

I´ll take the advice given, and take a look on the Classic and Vintage section - thanks again !

David.T