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Old 01-03-15 | 05:32 PM
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Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...

Peter, Thanks for that article and the other great stuff on your website!

Are you familiar with this thread:
http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post14616569
docbilly's bike has features I haven't seen elsewhere, such as Dunlop special lightweight rims in the size now known as 700c. But presumably original, assuming his bike was made for the south american market.

Aside from this... One day I would love to see an addendum to your article, something like an epilogue to the Lenton story, where you might catalog the downward spiral of the "Lenton" bikes after 1960. I have seen truly bizarre things, like a Craig's list as for Robin Hood Lenton Sports ten speed with 27" wheels, Huret Alvit gears, and graphics very much like the 1962 Lenton Sports i once had. The Craig's list even provided a link to your article, to justify an outrageous price! I don't suppose such an article would be a great joy to write... but there's a need, you know!
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