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For me, getting an old frame, then building it up with a rider in mind, is very satisfying. I can use the old machine with some new parts and make something for someone to use and enjoy today, an old-school machine rolling in the new world just makes me smile.
 
Haven’t looked at Sheldon’s stuff in a while.
I used his info a lot when I first tried fixed-gear riding. Careful it’s as addictive as classic bikes.
I think Sheldon would have approved of the OP’s bike.
RIP Sheldon, and thanks.
 
I like the seat bag and support.
can you tell us about that?
I hate flappy floppy bags and that setup looks like it would be stable full and empty.
 
I like the seat bag and support.
can you tell us about that?
I hate flappy floppy bags and that setup looks like it would be stable full and empty.
Sorry I'm a year and four months late on this reply.
That was a NOS Coloral bag support still sealed in the original plastic bag with cardboard peg hanger until I got hold of it...
I held it for a year before I decided to use it on the Lenton
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These were not difficult to find on ebay when I bought it - I know I had a dozen to choose between, and a couple of brands/styles.
Today, the only one I could find was rusted and over-priced.
If I had known what the market was going to do in just 5 years, I would have bought them all.
The second most common style is given credit to Brooks, but the common brand name began with "M" - middle-something- I wish I could remember it.
Maybe @juvela can help.
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Sorry I'm a year and four months late on this reply.
That was a NOS Coloral bag support still sealed in the original plastic bag with cardboard peg hanger until I got hold of it...
I held it for a year before I decided to use it on the Lenton
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These were not difficult to find on ebay when I bought it - I know I had a dozen to choose between, and a couple of brands/styles.
Today, the only one I could find was rusted and over-priced.
If I had known what the market was going to do in just 5 years, I would have bought them all.
The second most common style is given credit to Brooks, but the common brand name began with "M" - middle-something- I wish I could remember it.
Maybe @juvela can help.
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Possible Middlemore who made saddles, but more likely Middleburn, famous for their robust components?

I've just begun using a 1950's example of the common Brooks one you've shown above.
It fits on a real wide range of rear seat stays.
 
My buddy Lou is wanting to sell his mostly original condition 1960 Lenton - he changed some parts to help him in Terrell Hills, but he has all the original parts.
The ebay bike looks great, but looks like the RD spring is dead.
The stem is also dangerously high in the steerer tube.
 
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