Raleigh Lenton owners?

[oldworld]

I'm wondering if anyone on here has a Lenton?. If so where did you find yours?
I had one in the 50's and would love to get another.
I've seen a couple on eBay but they were ladies models.

 

[biggs682]

Here's mine https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/my-50s-raleigh-roadster.196906/

 

[Cycleops]

Original ones are getting harder to find. I’m no expert but this one looks okay at a reasonable price:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RALEIGH-...-/254806070817?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

This claims to be made from NOS parts. Does look very nice:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raleigh-...-/303605586707?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
If it’s as good as he says it is that’s a bargain price.

You'll likely have to travel to pick up a goodun.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Most of the Lentons I have seen for sale were not actually advertised as such and more often than not had been messed around with. I passed over one myself about a year ago because it was a Ladies frame, and less than £20 as well! I could see what it was by the lugwork, but it would have required quite a bit of sorting out. I'd have been tempted if it had been a 23" mens one though.
In terms of frame quality, my understanding is they are 531 plain gauge, so they will not be as light as a butted frame. A bit like a more recent Reynolds 500 cro-moly frame. Decent enough but not outstanding.

 

[Phil may]

I've got some I could sell in Hampshire