Jem
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Post by Jem on May 22, 2016 19:49:39 GMT
If you have been reading the threads on the 'for sale' board and then the 'Dura Ace bits n bobs', then you might know that I was going to pick up a bike today. It was a good couple of hours drive each way to The Lakes, and that was compounded by traffic jams on the way back. But as you will see from the pictures below, the destination was worth the drive.  IMG_0280 by Sooper 8, on Flickr  IMG_0296 by Sooper 8, on Flickr  IMG_0305 by Sooper 8, on Flickr Oh, and the bike was worth the drive too! Michael , the seller, was more than happy to chat about the bike and his ownership of it. He has done a number of tours on it and considerable miles. Just had a little spin on it but by the time I got back it was too dark for any decent pics |
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Post by velocipete on May 23, 2016 6:46:23 GMT
Thoughts of Phil Drabble and shouts of "Come by" imediately spring to mind!
Great photos,makes me feel all nostalgic.
Looking forward to seeing the bike.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by cusqueno on May 23, 2016 10:07:04 GMT
Thought you might like this. I thought it was already on Flickr but I couldn't find it so I uploaded it anyway. This is the wallpaper on my work laptop at the moment. Aplogies if everyone has seen it before.  supabike brochure by Cusqueno, on Flickr |
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Jem
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Post by Jem on May 23, 2016 18:49:01 GMT
Thank you for that very crisp high res image Cusqueno. I got home tonight and the sky had darkened over so much that taking photos of this bike outdoors wouldn't have done it justice.(and I was worried about it getting rained on - it lives in the living room at the moment...where else?) So here are a few indoor close ups showing some detail. For a Viscount enthusiast it is wonderful to get a bit closer to those brazed joints. I also really like this nice touch from the previous owner- to put silver brake cables on. I know the original were black but these seem a decent 'update'. Also in the pics you can see the scratches to the black components. Mk3 fork I think but haven't even taken the long mudguards off yet to get a closer look to see if it has the steel plug in there. By the way - the bike is normal size. In picture number 2 it looks like it might be 60foot tall, but it isn't , it's just a tiny road below.  Supabike by Sooper 8, on Flickr  Supabike by Sooper 8, on Flickr  Supabike by Sooper 8, on Flickr  Supabike by Sooper 8, on Flickr  Supabike by Sooper 8, on Flickr |
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Post by triitout on May 23, 2016 19:34:45 GMT
SUPABIKE!!! Great hunting, great score. Looking forward to more photos. Ya never know what gold is lurking in those listings. Congratulations, and many years of enjoying the ultimate Viscount.
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Post by velocipete on May 23, 2016 19:53:55 GMT
Where does the Lego fit?
Looks great Jem,a keeper?
Cheers,
Pete.
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robt
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Post by robt on May 23, 2016 20:33:55 GMT
Your valiant quest is nearly at an end, good Sir Knight!
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Jem
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Post by Jem on May 23, 2016 21:03:14 GMT
Thanks all. I hope to do it justice sometime soon and show it off.
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Post by sprockit on May 23, 2016 21:21:11 GMT
Gold in them there 'ills!
Great find Jem!
You'll be needing a trailer for the camper van to bring your collection of rare Viscounts to DFR4 so we can all ogle them!
Look forward to seeing the bike in the flesh.
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Post by siegeworks on May 23, 2016 21:25:00 GMT
Looks cracking. I need to find me one of these! More pics please! Has it lost all its decals?
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Jem
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Post by Jem on May 24, 2016 4:53:15 GMT
Looks cracking. I need to find me one of these! More pics please! Has it lost all its decals? Not sure what happened to them. You'd have to be some kind of ultra-minimalist to want all decals off your bike? The only one is the Trusty frame spec. one down the bottom of the seat tube  IMG_0702 by Sooper 8, on Flickr |
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Post by lewisg on Jun 10, 2016 20:12:12 GMT
I give up
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Jem
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Post by Jem on Jun 13, 2016 17:45:51 GMT
Sorry Lewis. But don't give up, there's plenty of treasure around if you search. It was up here on the forum for a couple of days before I made contact & arranged to buy. |
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