Raleigh Lenton Clubman

[biggs682]

Rocking horse poo rare then.

Majority of Sturmey Archer hubs were 40 hole bitd up till the 80's

 

[Drago]

But aren't the 4 speed ones alloy bodied (or did I dream that)?

 

[Mark Grant]

What size are they on yours ?

32 - 597.
40 spoke rear, 32 front.

 

[Drago]

That'd be worth the effort and expense of a rest for sure. What are your plans for the old girl?

 

[biggs682]

But aren't the 4 speed ones alloy bodied (or did I dream that)?

I think only the Fm's were alloy but i am wrong some times

32 - 597.
40 spoke rear, 32 front.

yeah alloys in that size and count are fun to find at a fair price
I have a set of 26 x 1 1/4" alloy rims but they are 36 hole
You could swap your current wheels for 27" like i did on the Hercules i have they should fit

 

[raleighnut]

Majority of Sturmey Archer hubs were 40 hole bitd up till the 80's

Sorry I meant the rims are hard to get hold of.

 

[Mark Grant]

That'd be worth the effort and expense of a rest for sure. What are your plans for the old girl?

I know I can get the decals so if I can source rims it'll probably get a full resto.
Rear rim could possibly be re chromed, front is pretty rusty.

 

[Drago]

The front is probably the easier to source. Good luck, and lots of pics as it goes!

 

[EltonFrog]

Is this the same bike as in the OP?

 

[Drago]

Yep, the same machine. The OP's is great, as it apepars complete and intact. Those celluloid mudguards are rarer than a sensible statement from Diane Abbott, and in that condition are very rare indeed. they should clean up well, as should most of the components. It's a cracking base upon which to start a project.

 

[robsa]

My 51 lentons got an fg 4peed dyno hub. Im guessing thats not factory fit?

 

[raleighnut]

My 51 lentons got an fg 4peed dyno hub. Im guessing thats not factory fit?

It could have been a factory/shop option when new though.

 

[Mark Grant]

Is this the same bike as in the OP?

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According to Sheldon ( https://www.sheldonbrown.com/retroraleighs/clubman-kohler.html ) it seems my Lenton Clubman is a year or two later, it has alloy mudguards, bars & seat pillar.
I think the SA 3 speed / Simplex derailleur combination must have been fitted later.
I've got the original saddle bag too, but that is showing it's age!