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Late 1960s Carlton

Beautiful, late 1960s Carlton. Original finish, and it appears the only components updated are the tires. Milremo cranks, probably produced by Stronglight but stamped Milremo. TA chainrings.Zeus dropouts and Campagnolo Record rear derailleur.Late 1960s GB stem, with raised lip around the stem binder bolt. That was discontinued around 1969-1970, next version did not have the … Continue reading Late 1960s Carlton

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Tour de France bicycle exhibit in France

An exhibition in Arudy, France, of old bikes of the Tour de France. Bikes and memorabilia represented from 1903 to1980. So interest of The Wheelmen and of members of Classic Rendezvous.Link to a lot more photographs and some descriptions HERE(http://velosvintage.over-blog.com/article-expo-vieux-velos-du-tdf-a-arudy-p-a-111580483.html)Ondiana 1900, Peugeot 1907, Automoto 1924, and J.B Louvet 1925Mercier 1937, Bianchi 1936,  Dalcieri (subcontractor Bianchi) 1949, … Continue reading Tour de France bicycle exhibit in France