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1950s Viking
Postby LG » Fri May 11, 2012 12:23 pm
Anyway, I appear to have purchased a 1950s Viking racer frame. The only original parts appear to be the airlite front hub laced to an early weinmann rim & the alloy mudguards. I've been trying to ID the model, but the lug pattern appears diferent from viking models detailed on the classicvikings web site. If anybody has an idea what the lugs may be that information would be most appreciated.
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby Torana68 » Fri May 11, 2012 6:24 pm
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby LG » Fri May 11, 2012 8:14 pm
It also has a screw adjustable cable stop for the rear derailleur on the chainstay and a brilliant little design where the rear brake cable stops are integrated into the top of the pump pegs which is neat. It was obviously a reasonable quality ride in it's day.
There's a number of decals available for old Vikings which is good news, just need to ID the right one.
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby Torana68 » Sun May 13, 2012 6:25 pm
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby LG » Mon May 14, 2012 12:58 pm
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby WyvernRH » Mon May 14, 2012 3:30 pm
They might be Haden 'Firefly' lugs? The fork crown certainly looks Haden. I have a Holdsworth with Firefly lugs, I'll check it out when I get home. Interesting F/R dropouts, possibly Cyclo? I would also say mid-late 50's.LG wrote:Probably and thanks for that, although the pro lugs made it onto some pretty cheap peugeot's in the 70s. I can't see a specific legere set which matches these, but you're more than likely correct as there are quite a few diferent models.
Have you seen these pages?
http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/ ... Viking.htm
http://classicvikingcycles.com
Cheers
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby LG » Mon May 14, 2012 8:21 pm
Yep, seen those sites. I passed on the serial number and photos of the lug details to the classic viking website administator. Seems like there's a fair few information gaps in relation to these cycles, and these lugs don't appear to have been commonly used on the Viking's he's seen. As mentioned, it looks like this bike may be a Mileater (awaiting confirmation) and will be undergoing a full restoration, albeit a slow one.
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby LG » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:32 am
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Postby GaryF » Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:16 pm
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby ldrcycles » Sat Jul 06, 2013 6:28 pm
Been there done that .LG wrote: Next job is to find the now misplaced bag that contains the headset and other small bits and pieces .
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby WyvernRH » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:43 pm
Quite envious actually, always wanted a Viking as a young lad in the 60's in the UK but chance and location (South London) ended up with me riding Clauds (can't complain really .... )
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Re: 1950s Viking
Postby LG » Sun Jul 07, 2013 4:31 pm
More progress today, managed to chip the paint for the first time , and also found the headset, so the frame and forks are now attached . Stronglight bottom bracket is in and 49D cranks with Magistroni adaptor and chainring is test fitted. Huret shifter looks the part from a distance, while it will be interesting to see how the Cyclo RD shifts across the 4 speed Regina block. Stem is a 1970s GB while I try to find a 50s GB hiduminium. Also still searching for GB courier or sport brakes. Need to purchase some tyres and hopefully will be ready for a test ride later this month.
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Re: 1950s Viking
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Re: 1950s Viking
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