Comments on: Andy T’s 1981 Carlton Raleigh Competition

By: sveno

sveno — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:35:47 +0000

This bike is a beauty! I have a pretty similar one, and I can give you a simple explanation for the fact that you’ll hardly ever find two of these with the same components. I found out from a 1980 catalogue that back then the only way to get hold of a Competition in this coulour was to buy a frame from Raleigh, and then rig it up yourself. Funny you are planning to give the brakes a chop, it was the one thing I changed. I went for a pair of 600EX Arabesque instead of the Weinmanns.

By: Jim Basara

Jim Basara — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:56:33 +0000

I am sooooo… jealous!

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:04:40 +0000

What a beauty!!! Such detail could never be found on oine of todays machines. By the way, should you decide to replace the Modolo’s, I’d be interested!? I have speedy’s now and lov’em. Some back-up/replacements would be great! Enjoy your exceptional find!!

By: Joe B.

Joe B. — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:51:58 +0000

“Pristine condition” is the first thing to pop into my mind. I didn’t see a bit of rust on it!

By: Hugh

Hugh — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:13:47 +0000

Fantastic bike, Your planed changes for her sound spot-on. There is just something about a vintage Raleigh that just really………I can`t think of the words, But you know what I mean.
It was my brother`s Raliegh Competition (first year for the model) that got me hooked on classic road bikes. Great Choice!