Help needed to identify a neglected carlton
04-17-09 | 07:20 PM
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Help needed to identify a neglected carlton
An nice old couple gave me this bike earlier this evening. I think it is a low end carlton, but I can't find any information or images on this model. can anyone help me identify it? I haven't had the chance to have a proper look at it yet. I will strip it down tomorrow. under the bottom bracket there is a code: 4833470
I believe there is one on the drop out but haven't noted it down yet.
Here are some photos I took of it just after I got it back:
I believe there is one on the drop out but haven't noted it down yet.
Here are some photos I took of it just after I got it back:
04-19-09 | 06:10 PM
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Bikes: Trek 7.5 Hybrid, Trek 1.1 Road, Holdsworth touring,Raleigh International,Ritchey Commando,Italvega Speciallissimo,et.al.
No idea of the model, but I believe it is from the early 60's. Almost looks like a precursor to the Carlton built Raleigh International.
04-19-09 | 10:16 PM
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All Carltons are good
You might have an easier time dating the components like the derailleur or even the Brooks. The Brooks were all dated but I have never cared enough to look. I don't know if Williams dated the crank arms.
A picture of the rear derailleur might help.
It has a pretty long chain stay which would say 60's but not as much fork sweap as I would expect.
A picture of the rear derailleur might help.
It has a pretty long chain stay which would say 60's but not as much fork sweap as I would expect.
04-19-09 | 10:20 PM
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04-20-09 | 03:36 AM
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Looks like maybe
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