Recent content by norstar

Yes, had a chat with my old man about it and he recalls having it rebuilt in the 80's with new gears and handlebars - hence the Sachs Huret gear on it. He had it before I was born (1979) so looks that way. Wonder what model it was then. I think it might be a Dynamic Clubman based on the...

Well that's even more confusing. The badge on the front denoted Worksop, which shut in 1981, but Sachs Huret merged in 1984. Perhaps that's a retro fitted item then? The bottom bracket is also 26 tpi. Not sure about the Octagon bit - will look later. Also Crespera lugs apparently were...

By the way, I should point out that it has new non-original handlebars and a crankset and a new rear wheel and cassette as I've been "restoring" it - or at least making it roadworthy!

Hi all. I've got a Red framed Carlton with a white sleeve on the seatpost tube and green stripes on the down tube under the "Carlton" name. The frame has "A4264" stamped on the rear dropout and the serial is 3488831 on the bottom bracket. According to the Raleigh serials I looked at, the serial...