Paul:
The Lenton Sport was more likely than not fitted with a number of Raleigh-made components, including headset (clip-type), front hub, and stem (which would not have an expander bolt). Raleigh chromed-steel brake calipers would probably have been original, but an upgrade to GBs wouldn't be out of character. My 1947 Lenton Sport has all Raleigh parts, including quill pedals with the heron, and "R" wingnuts. Probably S-A AM hub. Oh, and it must have Bluemels mudguards!
Chris Beyer
Bloomfield, NJ USA
> Now that I have railed on about using old, original parts, I have
> another question. I have a '51 Raleigh Lenton Sport frameset with a
cottered
> steel crankset to build up. I will use a SA hub on the rear. What are
some
> suggestions for good brakes, handlebars, stem, front hub, etc. that would
at
> least be in character for a bike of this period? This bike will be ridden
> some so practicality is an issue too.
>
> Paul Patzkowsky Longmont, Colorado