Who the f**k is al carter build

[Pete-zz]

So as mentioned in my first post, the next project is an al carter black panther. I know it's not a top end bike but I like the fact that nobody knows much about them. This is going to be abit of a parts bin bike and is to suit myself and not a restoration job. I received the frame finally yesterday and I'm amazed how light it is compared to my raleigh! I have been collecting parts and others are in the post. This is how far I have got....

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Here's mine, no longer with me. Original apart from the saddle.
Bat signal @zerogravitas

 

[Pete-zz]

That's a sweet looking ride! Wish my stickers were as vibrant as yours!

 

[zerogravitas]

Welcome to Al club .. the first rule is something like "have fun bolting whatever the hell you like onto it."

Also I'm sure that BB weighs about a kilo, I threw the one on mine in the bin

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

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Welcome to Al club .. the first rule is something like "have fun bolting whatever the hell you like onto it."

Also I'm sure that BB weighs about a kilo, I threw the one on mine in the bin

That is lovely

 

[Pete-zz]

I thought you were gonna say the first rule is that you don't ask who al carter is! think that bb was out of an old raleigh nitro so probably yeah your bike is awesome and I looked through your build thread the other day.

 

[zerogravitas]

Okay you passed the test, that's the real rule #1
Not knowing is a key part of the thrill of owning one of these exotic rarities

 

[madjh]

Does any remember if Al carter was a brand of townsend Cycles?

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Does any remember if Al carter was a brand of townsend Cycles?

Yes it was their "high end" brand

 

[Pete-zz]

Few more bits bolted on, waiting on an odd size seatpost and a 1 1/8 stem from bankrupt bike parts. Also had ago at resurrecting the pink stickers. I've not done the main bit just so you can see the difference.