Chater Lea Road/Path.
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bugloss
Retrobike Rider
Re: Ekla Fork Crown ?
Yes they are ( No they're not :roll: ). I (don't) have a good idea what the frame is, I'm in two minds wether to splash the dosh on it. (I did splash out)
I reckon it's a decent frame, but I was unsure wether the forks were the original ones.
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Yes they are ( No they're not :roll: ). I (don't) have a good idea what the frame is, I'm in two minds wether to splash the dosh on it. (I did splash out)
I reckon it's a decent frame, but I was unsure wether the forks were the original ones.
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bugloss
Retrobike Rider
Re: Ekla Fork Crown ?
Ok, I believe it's a Macleans. Possibly an Ultra Track that has been drilled for brakes, although the W prefix dates it as pre WW2, but all the other stuff inc. oversized Chater Lea BB, Stronglight headset and reinforced head point to a 1960's Ultra.
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/macleans.html
The reason I think it's a Macleans is because ;
Compare the seat post lug………..
With this one from the V-CC ride the other weekend.
More photo's…..
Chater Lea oversized bottom bracket
Hopefully I won't be proved too wrong and I hope it's a later Ultra by Dick Swann.
It's going to be a Chater Lea/Constrictor rebuild, which may take some time and a bit of cash. :roll:
Ok, I believe it's a Macleans. Possibly an Ultra Track that has been drilled for brakes, although the W prefix dates it as pre WW2, but all the other stuff inc. oversized Chater Lea BB, Stronglight headset and reinforced head point to a 1960's Ultra.
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/macleans.html
The reason I think it's a Macleans is because ;
Compare the seat post lug………..
With this one from the V-CC ride the other weekend.
More photo's…..
Chater Lea oversized bottom bracket
Hopefully I won't be proved too wrong and I hope it's a later Ultra by Dick Swann.
It's going to be a Chater Lea/Constrictor rebuild, which may take some time and a bit of cash. :roll:
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bugloss
Retrobike Rider
Re: Ekla Fork Crown ?
I've only just finished the auction, so no unfortunately not, I came across it late in the day and the seller hasn't had time to answer any questions.
Hopefully everything checks out, but I'm a bit (a little) worried that they won't match up. As usual I won't get to see it for a couple of weeks, so we'll have to wait and see.
I've only just finished the auction, so no unfortunately not, I came across it late in the day and the seller hasn't had time to answer any questions.
Hopefully everything checks out, but I'm a bit (a little) worried that they won't match up. As usual I won't get to see it for a couple of weeks, so we'll have to wait and see.
bugloss
Retrobike Rider
Re: Ekla Fork Crown ?
I'm not sure Keith, I'm swimming with the sharks on this one, but it could well be 30's.
I can't find any information on the track or Ultra models bar the stuff in Classic Lightweights.
The W prefix on the serial dates as pre war, so maybe (that's if it's a Macleans).
Adam
I'm not sure Keith, I'm swimming with the sharks on this one, but it could well be 30's.
I can't find any information on the track or Ultra models bar the stuff in Classic Lightweights.
The W prefix on the serial dates as pre war, so maybe (that's if it's a Macleans).
Adam
