Re: Carlton Criterium 1972-73 Build
Still looks good after all these years.
Still looks good after all these years.
Carlton Criterium 1972-73
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Re: Carlton Criterium 1972-73 Build
You're quite right, I've been looking at the KMC and other black/gold chains this morning and they're really nice, look wicked and would suit the FW and whole bike giving it some bling (the old bike deserves it) but can't find an 8 speed or lower one in the modern KMC - and nos types such as the shimano and Regina Oro are way expensive!
Muddy paw":2jhdqm9f said:
You're quite right, I've been looking at the KMC and other black/gold chains this morning and they're really nice, look wicked and would suit the FW and whole bike giving it some bling (the old bike deserves it) but can't find an 8 speed or lower one in the modern KMC - and nos types such as the shimano and Regina Oro are way expensive!
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Re: Carlton Criterium 1972-73 Build
£16.36 for 8 sp Gold!
I reckon I need to go for it!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191366733921? ... EBIDX%3AITMuddy paw":1q5x2amn said:
£16.36 for 8 sp Gold!
I reckon I need to go for it!
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Re: Carlton Criterium 1972-73 Build
I couldn't agree more mate as that's a nice price for sure
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ibbz":2sx9fvem said:
I couldn't agree more mate as that's a nice price for sure
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Another Quick Update
She's almost done now.
Installed:
i) TA 49T 3 pin Chainset
ii) Very good condition Carlton Hoods
iii) Gear Cables and set the Gears - shifts very nicely
iv) Done the Brake cables properly
v) Tressostar White Cloth Bar Tape
vi) Christophe Straps and Clips
vii) Gave her some spit, polish and wax
Next Steps:
i) Decided to change the rear Medium Cage Suntour V T Luxe Mech for a Short cage Suntour V Luxe - will be delivered next week.
ii) Installing a Shimano 600 Uniglide Gold and Black chain - to go with the Gold Shimano Dura Ace Freewheel (NOS from Hilary Stone)
iii) Installing a TA Bottle Cage and TA Bottle Cage downtube clamp (Nice)
I need a seat binder bolt, I can find the correct one.
And I've a problem, the front brake doesn't seem to clear the tyres and hits those - I think these are short reach, if so why do they manage to hit the Rear rim?
I'll need to replace these with my set of Weinmann 730
Unless I find some Carrera's
* Silly me, the pads weren't at their lowest point! Still barely clear the tyre though - Drop bolt?
But I thought there should be enough clearance - my Weinmann 730 have a longer reach. hese Weinmann 605 are 60mm reach.
Another Quick Update
She's almost done now.
Installed:
i) TA 49T 3 pin Chainset
ii) Very good condition Carlton Hoods
iii) Gear Cables and set the Gears - shifts very nicely
iv) Done the Brake cables properly
v) Tressostar White Cloth Bar Tape
vi) Christophe Straps and Clips
vii) Gave her some spit, polish and wax
Next Steps:
i) Decided to change the rear Medium Cage Suntour V T Luxe Mech for a Short cage Suntour V Luxe - will be delivered next week.
ii) Installing a Shimano 600 Uniglide Gold and Black chain - to go with the Gold Shimano Dura Ace Freewheel (NOS from Hilary Stone)
iii) Installing a TA Bottle Cage and TA Bottle Cage downtube clamp (Nice)
I need a seat binder bolt, I can find the correct one.
And I've a problem, the front brake doesn't seem to clear the tyres and hits those - I think these are short reach, if so why do they manage to hit the Rear rim?
I'll need to replace these with my set of Weinmann 730
Unless I find some Carrera's
* Silly me, the pads weren't at their lowest point! Still barely clear the tyre though - Drop bolt?
But I thought there should be enough clearance - my Weinmann 730 have a longer reach. hese Weinmann 605 are 60mm reach.
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Shimano 600 Black and Gold Uniglide 5 - 6 Speed chain to go with that 5 Speed Gold Dura Ace Freewheel.
And Catalogue again:
How she in Now:
And how she was listed on ebay:
The front brake is currently back to the Weinmann 730, but it's as stiff as a corpse and not set.
Brakes giving problems, I reckon I need to have a rethink.
Do Weinmann Brake levers all work differently with different Calipers?
Shimano 600 Black and Gold Uniglide 5 - 6 Speed chain to go with that 5 Speed Gold Dura Ace Freewheel.
And Catalogue again:
How she in Now:
And how she was listed on ebay:
The front brake is currently back to the Weinmann 730, but it's as stiff as a corpse and not set.
Brakes giving problems, I reckon I need to have a rethink.
Do Weinmann Brake levers all work differently with different Calipers?
Re: Carlton Criterium 1972-73 build In progress
Looking real nice now but as for mixing brakes and levers well i've never done it with classic weinmann parts before but in theory if the calipers are of similar design then they should be compatible
and it sounds like the pivot bolt is either too tight or a bit seized ....
Looking real nice now
but as for mixing brakes and levers well i've never done it with classic weinmann parts before but in theory if the calipers are of similar design then they should be compatibleand it sounds like the pivot bolt is either too tight or a bit seized ....
Re: Carlton Criterium 1972-73 build In progress
Thanks man, I'm really impressed with the Chain and the way it looks with the set up (the Dura Ace, Suntour and TA)
Do you think I'm going to far with tarting her up?
People may wonder why I'm spending so much time and effort meticulously choosing quality parts for it.
I reckon I will put the 605's back and then spend an afternoon trying to set them! It's a pain, as depressing the lever completely makes them barely touch the rim! I can set up Cantilevers and V Brakes any day of the week - but these are a royal pain!
I think I need to get them to come closer to the rim somehow.
And I still need a seat binder bolt!
Muddy paw":pu7km7mo said:Looking real nice now
and it sounds like the pivot bolt is either too tight or a bit seized ....
Thanks man, I'm really impressed with the Chain and the way it looks with the set up (the Dura Ace, Suntour and TA)
Do you think I'm going to far with tarting her up?
People may wonder why I'm spending so much time and effort meticulously choosing quality parts for it.
I reckon I will put the 605's back and then spend an afternoon trying to set them! It's a pain, as depressing the lever completely makes them barely touch the rim! I can set up Cantilevers and V Brakes any day of the week - but these are a royal pain!
I think I need to get them to come closer to the rim somehow.
And I still need a seat binder bolt!
