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Hello Have acquired a machine that appears to be a 1950 Raleigh Clubman. There's a four speed 1951 hub, SA axle nuts, fancy lugs, pinch bolt stem and so on. The frame has been crudely repainted at some point but using the online Clubman checklist I've dated it to 1950 as the cable pulley wheel...

Can anybody ID this single speed rod brake thing? Made in England on handlebars, Williams chain ring, remains of painted on head badge which includes an M. Thank you

Scrap of head badge painted on British made rod brake thing. There's an M in it. Any idea about ID? Thanks

Hello Mixte frame, ornate lugs, serial code SU56031 on lefthand drop out - any idea as to manufacturer? Assuming it's Raleigh but can't find reference to an SU code... Thanks Mark

Hello, I've acquired a Bob Read Cycles frame with 531 tubing frame and forks. Internal cabling ducts. Black paint job with gold lettering. Can anyone tell me anything about Bob Read Cycles and if they have have one of their bikes? Scarcity of info on the interweb, I'm finding. Thank you Mark

Hi Looking to buy a pair of 22 1 3/8 inch road tyres for a junior racer...can be used so long as good condition. Can pay with Paypal. Thanks

One more thing Carlton fans...is there a correct way of re-installing the Carlton headbanger? I've got the two studs but how do I get them back in the holes without damaging new paint job?

Help me please Obiwan, but I am missing the small screw that takes the rear brake cable at the back of my 76 Carlton Corsa. Does anyone have one to sell or know of a source for Carlton spares? Thank you

Hello Does anyone know what would be an acceptable contemporary substitute paint colour for 1)the old Raleigh 'Goodwood Green' found on 50s/60s Raleigh Superbes etc and 2)the 'polychromatic green' used on Carlton Corsas? I'm looking for spray paints. Can these two colours (or very close) be...

Looking for a Shimano RSX brake/gear changer unit for leftside. Doesn't have to be immaculate, does have to work. WIll consider a pair if you don't want to split. Price? A pair went for £69 on ebay recently and I considered that but I'll happily consider any that are offered. Thanks

Ive had a few old Blumels mudguards cross my path but recently acquired a down-at-heel 1961 Raleigh Trent Tourist which has a rear Blumels bearing the words 'Hugh Porter Pursuit' on it. Good condition too. I know who Hugh Porter is but can anyone tell me if I've found a rare component? A search...

Hello Seeking front fork for 26 1 3/8 inch wheels - the kind of thing on an old style Raleigh Caprice, so preferably white in colour. Got the wheels and frame. Just need fork! Thanks Mark

Hello I'm restoring a resprayed and neglected Carlton. I was told it was a Gran Prix but can anyone identify the model from these lugs? Thanks

I need to buy a couple of new spokes for a modern 26 1 3/8 inch rim. What spoke length should I be asking for? Thanks

Not the right forum for this as can't find a new topic button in the FAQs. So anyway: bought a Raleigh triumph racer which the previous owner resprayed all over with matt black car spray. Its one coat so thin and I can see the original blue paint underneath in places. How can I remove the black...

For sale Bike Yafee saddle £8 posted San Marco saddle £8 posted Milremo Professional saddle in brown suede and stitched nose made in Spain £20 posted Dia Compe brake levers never used (taped together in picture) £13 posted Sakae bar stem 150mm missing expansion wedge £8 posted Syncros FL alloy...

Hello Just picked up this loop frame machine which I'm assuming, from the seat, is a Hercules. Or is it a mongrel? Hub is a 1948 SA and the front rod parts bear the Phillips name. Front wheel has a dynohub. No names on the frame or chain guard although they appear to have been badly painted at...

Stripping down a donated bike (for restoration) which has Claud Butler drop bars, a Phillips 27 inch back wheel (single cog on one side, freewheel screw on the other side) and Raleigh nuts on the ends of the axles. I can see the forks are half chrome but can anyone ID the frame from the lugs and...

Hello Can anyone identify the make of the steel cottered chainwheel and crank in the picture? There is a capital N on the crank. Thanks

Hello Got a Rigida 700c alloy rim with freewheel threads. Threads won't take British gears or something French like an old Atom 66. So what are these threads designed for? Or have French threads changed since the Atom 66? Can post a pic if it helps. Thanks