VCR cycles is delighted to bring to the market this 1980 Carlton Clubman 22.5” frame gents Reynolds 531 steel touring bike.

Going from a brief on-line research this model was bought as a frame only and then built up to the owners preferences/budget.

Frame number on BB shell is unusual as it starts as usual with prefix W for a Worksop built frame.

The second digit is a 0 so presumably 1980? Then it has a letter S stamped sideways round? The number then continues 002134

So: W0s002134 (please see last photo and any advice from the knowledgeable Carlton guys out there would be very much appreciated)

So the bike build is mix of mid range components.

The transmission is made up from the super reliable Suntour VX with a SR Silstar chainset. Chainset has 170mm arms and T rings.

A six speed Shimano block.

Wheels are Rigida Rush rims laced to Plessier hubs, these are shod with NOS period correct CST Super HP 25c tyres.

Braking comes from the proverbial Weinmann type 500 brakes.

Cockpit consists of a very nice Sturmey Archer girder type stem with a 80mm reach, a set of ITM Special bars with a 43cm width, these are wrapped with NOS period tape.

Saddle is a Italia T1 perched on an alloy seatpost and secured with the original “C” Carlton binder bolt.

Full length Bluemels Lighweight English made blue mudguards and a Bluemels frame fit pump complete this classic English Tourer.

Paint and decals are original and in good shape for 40 plus years.

Original supplier decal is still present but unfortunately not legible.

No dents or damage but it’s got chips,scuffs and paint touch ins as you’d expect for a 40 plus year old bicycle that’s been used and enjoyed.

It’s had new inner cables all round.

All bearings are smooth with no play and it all works and rides pretty nice! 👌

Test ride/inspection welcome prior to commitment to buy if your local enough to travel to the L25 postcode area of Liverpool.

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Pick up from Liverpool L25 postcode or we can box and courier the bike to any UK mainland address for £35.

Please note this doesn’t include Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Guernsey or any parts of Ireland with a UK Postcode.

VCR Cycles is a newly established business specialising in buying and supplying Vintage Classic Retro Cycles and associated parts & memorabilia etc.

Please add us to your favourites as we’ve got some great bikes and rare parts coming soon ranging from Vintage pre War Roadsters to Classic Italian road bikes to Retro MTB’s.

Thanks for looking and please check out our other listings for more Vintage Classic Retro Cycles and parts.