Recent content by samwillard

hi at the moment is just frame well i read that if its 71mm bb shell then its non standard (i.e raleigh) - this pic is what side of my bb looks like im guessing that its 70s - heres pics of frame thank sam

hi all just starting to build up a 70s carlton frame into single speed - luckily the axle has been changed from cottered to more modern axle so i should be fine with modern cranks on there - thing is i want to get a stronglight 46T chainset but it says it recommends axle width of 116mm. I...

heh i see :) yep just trying to get them to post to me at the moment

hi yep i did actually - how did u guess?

hi yep it looks like it has BB in there at the moment - but yes i guess ill have to wait and measure it when it arrives thanks

cranks hi again any ideas what cranks will fit on this frame? Still waiting for it to be delivered but want to order parts asap really. Anyone got any ideas or is it something i wont be able to tell until i measure the bb? cheers sam

ah great thanks for info - that sheldonbrown site is great cheers sam

hi all ive just bagged myself a vintage Carlton road frame on ebay for £21 - looking to build it up and i have very limited knowledge. I'm not going for single speed as too many hills in Wimbledon and my main question is regards to gears - any advice on how many gears, the size I should...