Viscount Victor in the Wild

Jem
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Viscount Victor in the Wild Dec 1, 2013 14:37:19 GMT

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Post by Jem on Dec 1, 2013 14:37:19 GMT

Stopped in my tracks when I saw this in town today. Owner was loading up his panniers and I had a nice chat.

It was his brother in laws from new and it was pretty much all original (seat and bars excepted).

It looked great and was the first one I've ever seen 'in person'.

Rear joints are filet brazed but the front has very classy and ornate lugs. Very unusual.

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whippet Viscount Posts: 642	Viscount Victor in the Wild Dec 1, 2013 16:01:46 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by whippet on Dec 1, 2013 16:01:46 GMT Did you have a strong urge to start cleaning it?

Stella Forum Mechanic Posts: 936	Viscount Victor in the Wild Dec 1, 2013 18:52:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Stella on Dec 1, 2013 18:52:51 GMT I just had, looking at it. And that seat post isn't original either, is it? It doesn't look round, or maybe my eyes are screwed.
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Viscount Victor in the Wild Apr 1, 2014 13:13:38 GMT

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Post by bendo on Apr 1, 2014 13:13:38 GMT

Can't believe I didn't see this thread. Fascinating! The head tube lugs are totally different to my Victor: this one's are much more ornate. But the bars and grips look original. Love the crankset: is it Viscount or TA? And it still has the original twin-cable Positron rear mech! The other original bits are the lovely Bluemels mudguards with the "chrome" strip.

Actually a closer look at the crankset pic shows that someone has replaced the original chainring with a track chainring. You can see the 3/32" chain sitting proud on the 1/4" teeth. You'd think that would be annoying...

For a moment I thought it had a DA "black" front hub, but I think that's just 30 years of grease and grime.

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Post by Jem on Dec 1, 2013 14:37:19 GMT

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Post by bendo on Apr 1, 2014 13:13:38 GMT