The Linton
02-19-26 | 10:51 AM
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The Linton
This is my restored 1949 linton but has the 6 speed upgrade on it done in 53-58 period of time with the French wheels that are 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 a hard tire to get (40-584)
Take notes , I have yet to see any other that has the break and shift cables go inside the frame ? Any idea . It's definitely factory done !
This is the shifter cable going into the bottom frame tube and the cable comes out before the bottom bracket ! I put the K-ring electric kit on it and it's fast enough (27) mph ! About 35 miles with out pedaling .
02-19-26 | 02:28 PM
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From: Laguna Beach, CA
Bikes: 1958 and 1966 Raleigh Sports, 1970 Raleigh Twenty, 1982 Univega Gran Turismo, 1980 Colnago Super, 1956 Raleigh Super Lenton
Seems fishy. I see it says Lenton on the top tube, but it looks like an '80's Taiwanese bike. Details are way wrong for a 40's/50's Raleigh?
02-19-26 | 08:12 PM
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From: SF Bay Area, East bay
Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200, Soma double cross 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball, Waterford rs11
Maybe Ed made it...
