{"product_id":"vintage-inspired-carlton-mixte-hand-built-restomod-for-city-touring","title":"Vintage-Inspired Carlton Mixte – Hand-Built Restomod for City \u0026 Touring","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a one-of-a-kind ride that blends vintage craftsmanship with modern reliability — and makes a real social impact? This beautifully rebuilt late-70s Carlton Courette Mixte is a true head-turner, designed for smooth, stylish city riding or relaxed touring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from legendary Reynolds 531 steel tubing and reimagined with high-quality components inspired by TokyoBike and Rivendell, this is more than just a bike — it’s a rolling statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔧 Build Highlights:\u003cbr\u003eFrame: 51cm Reynolds 531 Mixte (late 70s Carlton Courette)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadset: Tange Seiki cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCockpit: Nitto quill stem + Nitto B483AA touring bars (510mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaddle: Brooks B67 sprung leather saddle in honey brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGearing: Shimano 8-speed (39\/22 chainset, 11-34t cassette)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrakes: Tektro R559 long-drop calipers with polished FL750 levers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheelset: Restored DX hubs on Belgian Alesa rims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTyres: Michelin World Tour tan wall 700x37c\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery part has been lovingly restored or hand-selected by our workshop team to deliver timeless style and everyday reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy it matters:\u003cbr\u003eThis bike sale helps fund The Liberation Cycle — a charitable project providing safe, high-quality bikes to people living with serious illness or on low incomes. Your purchase directly supports our mission to make cycling accessible to everyone in Cambridge and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest rides welcome. Local delivery possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop us a message to find out more — and ride with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Heavy duty brakes","offer_id":55637100364150,"sku":"","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/0019\/9798\/files\/PXL_20241120_085205488.jpg?v=1747212553","url":"https:\/\/shop.liberationcycle.org\/products\/vintage-inspired-carlton-mixte-hand-built-restomod-for-city-touring","provider":"The Liberation Cycle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}