Viscount bikes
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby jonbays » Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:14 pm
It's a real one! Lambert branded ( -LAMBERT-) alloy hub with the sealed bearings and Birmetals England BIRMALUX alloy rim. Spokes are rusty but the rim is true and with a bit of polishing and a set of new spokes would be very nice on an old Lambert if you have one.
As I said earlier in the thread I had a Lambert ages ago and they were very good quite advanced bikes in lots of interesting ways.
Anyone with a Lambert or Viscount who wants a spare wheel pm me. This isn't going on ebay and I am not selling it and will gift it to someone who will get good use from it.
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby Cusqueno » Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:13 pm
Hi. I have some original Sebring decals looking for a home. I could send some for the cost of the air mail (I'm in the UK). Probably best if someone PMs me one address to send to and then you can send them around. I gather it'll take 24 hours for this, my first posting on BNA, to be moderated and appear. By that time I should be able to put some pictures on Flickr and post them.ldrcycles wrote:I just got a Viscount set from H Lloyd Cycles in the UK, they didn't have the Sebring decal that goes on the top tube, and the one that was on it was too damaged to just take a photo and get it made. I mean it's lugged and has a threaded BB so everyone will know it's a Sebring anyway .
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby ldrcycles » Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:27 pm
Thanks for the offer in any case, i'm sure someone else here will take you up on it, there's not many of those decals left.
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby Cusqueno » Tue Oct 01, 2013 11:36 pm
Cusqueno wrote:Hi. I have some original Sebring decals looking for a home. I could send some for the cost of the air mail (I'm in the UK). Probably best if someone PMs me one address to send to and then you can send them around. I gather it'll take 24 hours for this, my first posting on BNA, to be moderated and appear. By that time I should be able to put some pictures on Flickr and post them.
See
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30978287@N03/10037615356
(why can't I get this to appear as an image? Is it a Flickr thing?)
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby Clydesdale Scot » Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:25 am
Cusqueno wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30978287@N03/10037615356
(why can't I get this to appear as an image? Is it a Flickr thing?)
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby cycles gitane » Wed Oct 02, 2013 5:54 pm
10 posts are required before users can post images.Cusqueno wrote: See
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30978287@N03/10037615356
(why can't I get this to appear as an image? Is it a Flickr thing?)
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby Clydesdale Scot » Wed Oct 02, 2013 6:00 pm
I don't think it appliescycles gitane wrote:Cusqueno wrote: 10 posts are required before users can post images.
cycles gitane
see The Fixers first post today, it has a photo in it!
I suspect it was the file link, the one listed takes you to the page, The one I used
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3778/1003 ... 504d24.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
was the image itself.
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby Jackinator_VA » Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:56 am
Sorry that this is so late! I haven't uploaded the pictures on any other websites. However, in the meantime, I've cleaned it up and listed it on Ebay, so there are a few pictures of it there. Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Red-vintage- ... 1354435178" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (It's not listed, so i'm not trying to promote it here, just an easy way to show the pics)Bendo wrote:Hey Jack, post em up, I'd love to see! The main thing that will identify if it's a Viscount folder is the folding mechanism (I'm assuming that all the decals are missing).Jackinator_VA wrote:Hey Bendo, you seem to be quite knowledgeable about Viscounts. Today I found a 'foldable' one that I couldn't resist buying. Damn, it just looks so cool! I had no idea about these types of bikes until today and have been led to believe they are rare and valuable. If I post a few pics up (when I can) could you help me identify the bike properly. I saw a picture of your foldable Viscount, pretty sure it's identical to that one, and in rideable condition as well. Let us know
If you've got less that 10 posts you won't be able to host the pics on this forum. But if you've got them hosted somewhere else on the web like Picasa, just get them embed code (something ending in .jpg) and then put around it. b
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby Bendo » Fri May 09, 2014 9:34 am
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby Rubbers » Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:06 pm
It shares space with a timewarp Carlton Cobra ten speed ... the chrome frame just needed a bit of steel wool to bring it back up. White Carlton brake hoods, Weinmann centre pulls and Huret shifters. On the lookout for a set of period 36 hole alloy 27s to replace the steel Rigidas on Normandy high flange hubs.
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby ldrcycles » Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:19 pm
If you're ok with using new parts, Sun CR18 rims are available in 27" and look good. I've had a set laced to Novatech hubs for a couple of years and they're bulletproof.Rubbers wrote:On the lookout for a set of period 36 hole alloy 27s to replace the steel Rigidas on Normandy high flange hubs.
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby drubie » Sun Dec 13, 2015 10:50 am
Not a single usable part on it other than the stem looks like somebody tried and failed to rebuild it with some very nasty 80s components (cherry brakes, tracer crank, suntour stem shifters).
but really, that's rubbish. We get none of it because the choices are illusory.
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby drubie » Sat Dec 19, 2015 3:10 pm
I have a mismatched shimano 600 set going on, albeit with diacompe centre pulls and a nondescript headset. Should probably buy a new one but the rat rod look would be spoiled.
The bb is smooth!
but really, that's rubbish. We get none of it because the choices are illusory.
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby St Laurent » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:47 am
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby flying dragon » Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:45 pm
I haven't done anything with this yet, but I did dig out a longer 70's Sturmey Archer stem to swap in.flying dragon wrote:I picked up this English made 5 speed Viscount 'Aerospace Victor' from the local recyclers on Friday. Great name, completely unblemished red finish and Bluemel guards, alloy 5 pin crankset, and surprisingly light. The specs say this weighs in at just under 11kg for this straight gauge chromo frame which feels about right. I'll give it a longer stem and think about what to do with the wheels (currently 27" steel). I tried some 700 x 38's but they wouldn't fit under the mudguards. I'll probably just wack on some alloy 27" x 1 1/4" on and call it a day as it'd be nice to retain the Bluemels. Maybe I should keep the 1st gen dual cable positron derailleur for now... it's not hurting anyone
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby flying dragon » Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:34 pm
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Re: Viscount bikes
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby bowie » Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:57 pm
I have an aerospace dressed with Suntour Cyclone stuff, Mavic wheels, Mafac brakes, it's been a hoot.
I've just got a carbon fork, stem and bars to play with so I'll be interested if it ruins it or not.
Pictures to come.
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby bowie » Sat Mar 23, 2019 8:06 pm
https://photos.app.goo.gl/cffmXNAMqUbVG9Qd6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/oF6CENyqorgb83rf8
I'm surprised at how good these brakes are. And adjusters in the hoods. Brilliant
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby bowie » Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:31 pm
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby ldrcycles » Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:57 pm
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby bowie » Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:47 pm
I'm bummed that fork didn't fit. Mostly because when taking the headset apart I sent ball bearings everywhere... I couldn't tell you why I didn't use a cage bearing in the top, what the bet I tried looking for one but it was a stupid size. Oh well, to the bearing shop.
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Re: Viscount bikes
Postby ldrcycles » Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:05 pm
Loose bearing headsets are one of my pet hates, no matter how careful I am there's always got to be at least one missing!bowie wrote:Ah it was well and due for a bath at that stage.. dodadodado..
I'm bummed that fork didn't fit. Mostly because when taking the headset apart I sent ball bearings everywhere... I couldn't tell you why I didn't use a cage bearing in the top, what the bet I tried looking for one but it was a stupid size. Oh well, to the bearing shop.
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