I think its an Aero Pro or Sport?

proaktive52
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I think its an Aero Pro or Sport? Oct 22, 2017 7:49:20 GMT

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Post by proaktive52 on Oct 22, 2017 7:49:20 GMT

Gents / Ladies

Food for thought.

Very short of space but found this on ebay yesterday and thought its up my street; needs rescuing, a lot of work and I think its just about all there

Could you let me know your thoughts

The rear DR is a suntour sprint 7000 but should be Crane?

the front DR is right dura ace, crank SR Apex ok, downtube shifters

, saddle given, seat post ?, hard one now wheels, front possible rear looks different

nice clamps on for pump and clips

I don't like the big braise guide on for the front DR

Will this be a sealed bottom bracket?

Breakfast, a bit of golf then get the back bedroom cleared out ready for the next adventure!!

Best Regards Richard (up here in Yorkshire) Going to fetch it today and just finished this off Raleigh Royal Red

Last Edit: Oct 22, 2017 8:00:32 GMT by proaktive52: Like to have something else for people to look at

Jem
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I think its an Aero Pro or Sport? Oct 22, 2017 9:01:12 GMT

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Post by Jem on Oct 22, 2017 9:01:12 GMT

I saw that one, and thought that with a bit of work it could be a nice buy. The saddle alone looks to be worth £15 or so? Pedals £10, seat post £7...so, you can't go wrong.

Just hope that the seat post is freely moving, that could be the number one issue.(although I see an Eroica entry number on the bars which indicates it's been used recently and maybe would give me just a bit more confidence that the post is ok? But no way of knowing till you get it)

If it's the same up in Yorkshire as down here then your golf ball will need a tracking device on a morning like this. Pretty windy!

Last Edit: Oct 22, 2017 9:09:02 GMT by Jem

proaktive52
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I think its an Aero Pro or Sport? Oct 22, 2017 10:14:16 GMT

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Post by proaktive52 on Oct 22, 2017 10:14:16 GMT

Windy you're right, just texted the boys, get ready!!
Pedals, what do you think these are (now found to be Olimpic 64), too bulky spindles for campy and the large braise-on for the bottom bracket looks clumsy
May look for a lambert "circles" style crank, thoughts

Last Edit: Oct 25, 2017 18:51:01 GMT by proaktive52

dracco Viscount Posts: 253	I think its an Aero Pro or Sport? Oct 30, 2017 16:40:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by dracco on Oct 30, 2017 16:40:29 GMT That's a nice job on the Royal: I have an earlier version (1984) of one of these which is my go-to machine for the Yorkshire Dales, since it's better geared for my ageing legs. My Viscount principally gets used for the Vale of York.

proaktive52 Viscount Viscount enthusiast Posts: 80	I think its an Aero Pro or Sport? Nov 2, 2017 21:40:10 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by proaktive52 on Nov 2, 2017 21:40:10 GMT Thanks for the approval Dracco Talked to my mate in London last week and we are going to do a short tour next Easter; letting him choose the location but will use the Royal I think Best regards

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I think its an Aero Pro or Sport? Nov 3, 2017 1:34:16 GMT

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Post by wheelson on Nov 3, 2017 1:34:16 GMT

I like your idea of the "circles" Lambert crank. They really define the early Lamberts / Viscounts. I'm putting one on my blue Viscount build, actually using an old ring with the teeth removed and dressed up as a chain guard/base ring and two lower (46 28) for my old guy legs here in Western Pennsylvania, USA. Good thing is, with a spare ring it can always be changed back. Sounds like others on the list are going to lower gears as well!
Best,
John "wheelson" Wilson

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