Jeff V.’s Lenton Sports “Robin Hood”

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This is a Lenton Sports “Robin Hood” sent in by Jeff V. Lenton Sports were made by Raleigh in the 50s, and good ol’ Sheldon Brown has a article on them. I do not, however, think this variant shares any traits with them besides a name.   I would guess the Robin Hood marque was entry level offering created to appeal to the younger set (that’s just an uneducated guess).  Either way, this cool little bike.
Lenton Sports
Huret FDRobin HoodRobin Hood - Nottingham, EnglandHuret Allvit RD

Hello!

I recently discovered your site – it’s terrific!

My dad and I are what one of your contributors call “bicycle recyclers”. We come across discarded or cheap 10 speeds, fix them up, and sell them in the $50-$90 range……..well I recently pulled this English Robin Hood Lenton Sports from my dad’s “junk pile” as it was very rusty, and he didn’t think it was worth salvaging. After 10+ hours of labor, it looks good enough to ride, and it is very rideable, since all moving parts have been lubed. Note the Huret derailleurs. Except for the seat, chain, kickstand, and tires, all else is original. I don’t know the age, but I would guess ’70s vintage. I’m sending two messages. This first one has 3 photos attached, and the next message has two more. I hope this merits a spot on your website. Jeff V.

Thanks Jeff

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  • http://www.wrn.com Bob H.

    Very nice. Great headbadge & graphics.

  • Bob

    Very nice. I bought a three-speed Robin Hood for $1.00 – everytyhing works, rides well. I couldn’t resist the headbadge.

  • Mike

    I have the same bike I bought new in the late 1960’s that I still ride today. It came with a Wright saddle. It was a lower end 10 speed in it’s day.

  • Barb

    Wow, my Dad gave me a brand new dark red girl’s Robin Hood Racer in 1964 and it had a license plate for that year. Unfortunately he sold it with the cottage.

  • jason

    i like your bike i have the same exact one and i was looking up the bike to see if it was an antuiqe but im not sure if it is so i like your bike too

  • Matt

    i have one of these bikes i just payed 55 dollars for it when im done with the remodle im gonna sale it between 400 and 500 if i can i hope thats not to high of a price these bikes are very hard to find and mine is in pretty good shape no rust or anything chrome is like brand new