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This was a machine I bought for a winter project, but its taken me a bit longer to bring to fruition than I'd planned. I was looking for a frame and forks only for a winter project to use some of my stock of parts in my workshop. I bought this one as my second only Raleigh in a long while. I...

A recent purchase of mine, and a marque I have been after for about 5-6 years now. This is my 'new' Wester Ross. 56cm frame, 531ST tubing which had been tastefully retro-modded by its former owner back in 2020 at considerable expense (I have the bills), dates from about 82/83 Id say as its a...

A recent new build of mine from a tired but perfectly serviceable machine. A full service was undertaken, as well as thorough clean and replacement of certain parts such as tyres/tubes/cables etc. Added Weinmann shorties and QR alloy wheels instead. The Truwel was never in any of the catalogues...

My current project/build is this 1939 Birmingham built Sun Vitesse. The frame and some of its parts looked ready for the skip, but O knew it could be rescued. A gift from a friend who I know will be amazed to see it back in the land of the living. Its going to be a little bit of a rest mod...

Setting the old gal up for the new cycling season. Cleaned, detailed and checked over.

This was a build I have been working on and off with for the last few months. Apologies in advance for the number of images. I bought this machine as part of a group of three Carlton cycles from Jerry Mortimore, a good friend and the former Admin on the old Carlton Cycles website. The three...

This is a little project I have been tinkering with this last week or so. I'm a big fan of Univega and have had an Alpina 500 from new, bought back 1996. I've still got a few changes I want to make but have given the machine a good service, upgraded the cantis to STX and put on some new tyres...

This bike has been a recent acquisition for me and is a bit of a departure from my usual Carlton and Sun made cycles. In truth I've wanted a JT for a long while, especially after seeing Jamie's Super Clubman thread a while ago. The machine it self has been well used, but not abused. Paint is OK...

This is my latest build. I purchased this machine last year form a seller in Manchester, a friend has only been able to deliver this to me in the last week or so. This is a Sun Super Vitesse from around 1951, a good deal of the original components are still with it. Im keeping this as a 3-speed...

This is a few accounts I have written on the Carlton Cycles of Worksop Group Facebook pages. It can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1495959500629283/ There re also a number of videos I shot on the day which can be viewed on my YT channel here...

A few images of the second TdW organised by the Carlton Cycles of Worksop owners Facebook group members. About 40 miles covered over a variety of terrains, including a time trial into Carlton in Lindrick, the birthplace of this famous marque. About 30 riders turned up from all over the UK to...

This is my latest acquisition, it wasn't planned, but this was pointed in my direction - how could I refuse! Flyer, c1960 on an H prefix no. 531 frame, 23.5" with Carlton long line lugs. Carlton supplied forks with a shorter rake to give fag paper clearances. 10-speed half step gearing should...

OK, a lot of shots of this new acquisition. Need to do some research on this, but the overall look and feel of the frame, as well as cast lugs and BB shell, suggests late 40s/early 50s (TBC). 531 plain gauge tubing. 22" in size. Looks like its possibly been repainted on top of the black...

This bike celebrated its 40th year in my ownership this month. Its been a constant riding companion and has been with me in my 'formative cycling' years! The frame and forks are still original, as are the handlebars, stem and brake hoods. Everything else has been through upgrades over the years...

My three Worksop built Sun bikes from 1962, '65 and '68. The green Snipe Plus is very original, save for tyres, tape etc, the Chris Barber '10' (a recent rebuild) has been kept as original as possible, finally the flam orange Snipe Prestige was rebuilt from a frame and forks only, mostly using...

Ive been looking out for one of these machines foe a while. I recently picked this one up via Ebay for a song. Ive seen a quite a few around ranging from downright rough through to overpriced mediocrity. This one looks to be be in good nick overall. It needs some low level work but nothing too...

This was a machine I purchased form Ebay last month, I picked it up from Eroica Britannia as a good friend of mine picked this up from Huddersfield. The machine dates from c1955 and is on an E prefix frame number. This will be a long term restoration project. Im hoping to replace some of the...

OK then here we go, some thoughts about the event. On the whole the even left me feeling pretty positive, great people, attractions and bikes. The ride its self was well marshalled and signposted. Feed stations were OK, Biggin was a little too congested and took too long for riders to get food...

Finally was able to get hold of one of these sought after mechs at long last, at a not too silly price either. This is the all steel Eco version of about 1981, as opposed to the original 1975 titanium offering, its about 70g heavier, so what! Fitted it to my 10-speed Corsa with a 34 sprocket on...

Well here is my new project a Catalina, warts and all... more warts than anything! This is a 21-1/2" frame and is on a L prefix, so 1963 - same age as me. It has Capella lugs, chromed on the headstock. BB shell has Nervex(?) lugs. Drop outs are Cyclo. Brazed on gear and brake fittings, with a...