Rozanne

My great grandfather worked for Raleigh in Vereeniging

Hello.... I would like a few opinions on the following problem at hand. I have stripped and built some bikes but this bike is a little more special. I have acquired a 1940's Carlton track from its original owner and started cleaning the old guy up but there are some areas of the restoration I am undecided on. The first area being the wheels... They are very rusty on the spokes, the original tyres still look good (keeping those) and the cute simplex hubs also look a little rusty. Should I rebuild the wheels? The next big question is the frame. It has been hammered quite a bit. lots of missing paint and a small dent... I think a clear coat or redo paint work? The only thing is that it has some really nice hand painted decals and I don't want to lose its originality... I have however cleaned and polished all the parts and they are looking amazing. If anyone can help me with some ideas on how to best restore this old machine without losing too much of its value, feel free. Rozanne

Might be too small for you but looks the right size for me

So my Vitus 979 build is complete, I think a good name for her is Black sheep... Also I will be cycling her on the retro cycle on Sunday. Can't wait!

Its going to look awesome!

OMG! I love your wheels! looking really sexy

You can also google the tubing different tubing... So many variations. I don't think there is ever a wrong or wright answer. These old foggies liked to experiment on their builds. I have a Peugeot Rapport with experimental tubing...

Well special coursa is actually a lower grade Viner compared to the special professional and special coursa Prista. Only the tree main tubes are made of higher grade Columbus steel, the rest was cheaper, heavier stuff. If you guys have ever picked up a Viner with the cross on it and not the star on the fork and down tube lugs, now you know what it is... Here is an example

Feel like I am going to be stoned for my previous comment...

How about a Viner Special Coursa? Its not the special professional, so I wouldn't say that they absolutely need a Campy groupset. I stuck mine on a Vitus, 600ex is a great grouppo. I don't believe that campy is a must for Italian frames, all bikes should be ridden!! I don't think a frame minds what you put on it as long as it looks good and functions. Saying this... I now feel bad for not setting my gears yet to take her out for a spin

Hello all my fellow retro hubbers I am looking to build up a 600ex groupset. If anyone has odds please let me know. My number is 0836096618 or pm me. Rozanne

Ha ha ha... I don't why are you snooping for an easy break in?

What type of Simplex shifters are you looking for...? I have a set with rear derailleur and front derailleur.

It makes a build neat and clean when the chrome and leather matches

I like the fact that you can get a full set