Upgraded my 1975 Carlton Corsa

[Spokesmann]

I recent months I have upgraded this bike form 5 to 10 speed. To make this a little more acceptable on the hills Ive put a 34 tooth sprocket on the back, coupled to a period 42/49 Raleigh steel cottered chainset on the front, hills are a lot more enjoyable now on this old mount. A long cage Shimano Tourney rear mech was also fitted. On the front I was able to source a period correct Huret Alvit mech. I have some new 70mm brake blocks on order too, so the braking will be improved. Managed to get hold of a period steel pannier rack to give the machine better carrying capacity too. Most modern carriers seem to be aimed at machines with a plethora of brazed on mounting points, alas this old machine doesn't have them. Also put a new set of RM 19 wheels to finish the job off. This is a biggish frame at 23-1/2" and when fully loaded is an imposing machine.

 

[paul-kent]

I like that very much

 

[Tony Raynor]

Nice upgrades @Spokesmann And great bike as always.

 

[HertzvanRental]

That, sir, is nice!!

 

[biggs682]

What a cracker and well done @Spokesmann

 

[Salar]

That is very nice

 

[flashspix]

A thing of beauty, love the paint work it's stunning!!!

 

[Illaveago]

A nice stylish machine, well done.

 

[littlee]

Very nice bike

 

[ChrisEyles]

Beautiful! And that big sprocket at the back will be worth it's weight in gold too at the end of a long day when you're fully loaded. Nice job!