From: "Michael Toohey" <B50@veloemail.com> Subject: [CR]Carlton Competition and Record Breaking
> Two unrelated topics tonight.
>
> Firstly, does anyone from the northern hemisphere know of the Carlton
> Competition? This model was heavily imported into NZ in the 1970s and
> early 80s. It was a workmanlike club frame in 531 with stamped steel
> dropouts and fairly plain lugs Headbadge was classic Carlton bike and
> rider silloette wirh the Worksop legend. Imported as frame-only and
> usually built up with the usual tourist's mix of Shimano or Suntour
> derailleurs, Mafac or Weinmann brakes, TA cranks, GB bars and stem,
> Sanshin, Suzue or Normandy hubs and Weinmann rims. Many were toured hard
> and some are still doing good commuter service. As these do not turn up in
> English or US catalogues I'm guessing they were exported only to smaller
> markets. Ring any bells?
> Here is an example of a faithfully refurbished example; respray and decals
> are as original, please excuse the owner's seat and bar angle preference!
> http://www.freefotofile.com/
Michael,
The paint scheme and frame reminds me of a Raleigh Gran Sport.
http://bulgier.net/
Is the frame decaled "Competition" on top tube? I'd bet you're correct that it's an export special, made by Raleigh dipping into the parts bins to come up with a new combination.
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, Pa