This is a quite rare original condition top of the range Carlton, one of the last from the Worksop factory. This bike was offered to me by its original (and only) owner.
The paint and decals are as youd expect on a 32 yr old bike, but would clean up well enough for me to be proud of it.
There are a few touch up spots on the stays and rust spots to be expected, both would benefit from a hard cutting polish.
HOWEVER knowing how sought after these are, I was going to do a proper as-new respray and rebuild (since new decals are available),
Frame - 22.5" WH000S540 531 all round.
Wheels - Raleigh 622-17 700C concave what i call 'w' section rims. These run true to my eye - certainly within 0.5mm, which is a miracle. Stickers intact.
Handlebars and stem - Raleigh alu. Possibly original tape. Looks manky enough...
Hubs - Normandy Luxe Competition - stickers intact
Tryes - Raleigh rear Vee Rubber front (very retro) both amber walled.
Pedals - SR SP100AL with Christophe clips and leather straps. original alu end caps.
Chainset - Raleigh drilled all alu. Not seen any markings and havent tooth-counted yet!
Changers - Suntour Cyclone, with semi-ratcheting shifters, suntour cable guides.
Brakes - Weinmann 605 quick release with wheel guides. Surprisingly the cables seem in original brown casing too.
Levers - Weinmann drilled with original hoods.
Seat post - Raleigh with cast-in rail mount
Seat – bike had been used with waterproof cover, so the original suede seat is like new!
Rear block - six speed close ratio
Amazingly, the only thing that doesn’t look original fitment is the front tyre!
Bike is in Dorset, ideally collect it, but I can try to help meet someone as I sometimes work around the country, or will shrink wrap it if you trust a carrier!
First £190 secures, I’d like to sell it on here before it goes on the ‘bay and someone ruins its heritage with a fixie job…ugh!!
Gary 07944 767747
