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Thanks I will try that!

Thankyou, I know the name of the colour though, do you know where I could buy it?

Hello all I have begun restoring a Carlton Corsa frame. I know where to get the decals and any other spares. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get the paint from and also a headbadge. It is the colour that Carlton call 'aqua green', and I will attach a photo of the bicycle that is the...

SERIOUSLY???? 85 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The best colour scheme for vintage road bikes ever : British Racing Green frame with Leather Saddle and Bar Tape.........Good Job!!

I love the colours but I have always prefered either the later frames with shaped tubes, or the earlier frames with lugs.

Always wanted a bike with that pre 60s look, like the racers from the 30s, or even the pashley guv'nor. Who else on here loves those old leather saddles.....with a drop of neatsfoot oil, they can be as good as new, but with a wonderful aged look.

That is amazing....... How much would one of those frames cost?

Re: My dad was involved in the refurbishment of a hall in the nearest town, so he had the laminate flooring (which was originally a dance floor), semi-circle windows, skirting boards and seats, and that made a lovely shed. I also now have the ropes and whinches from the curtains to the stage...

Re: Interesting bike you've got ya' self there... You might want to take a link or two out of that chain as it would be better to be less slack. I would have gone for a retro version of ebay myself, as they have so much nicer geometry and tend to be cheaper!