Jem
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Post by Jem on Apr 8, 2014 13:00:25 GMT
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Post by cusqueno on Apr 8, 2014 13:08:29 GMT
Frame looks good, although some of the components are rusty (curse this British climate). Worth a few pounds just for the Bluemel's mud guards (fenders) and pump (inflator).
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Post by Stella on Apr 8, 2014 13:45:20 GMT
Frame's 22 1/2. I'm tempted, too. Lovely little yellow beast. I shouldn't, I shouldn't, I shouldn't.
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Jem
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Post by Jem on Apr 8, 2014 13:50:43 GMT
Frame's 22 1/2. I'm tempted, too. Lovely little yellow beast. I shouldn't, I shouldn't, I shouldn't. 22 1/2" - Is that an educated guess Stella or have you been in touch? |
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Post by Stella on Apr 8, 2014 14:00:01 GMT
I'm in contact with the owner, asking all the questions. :-)
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Jem
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Post by Jem on Apr 8, 2014 14:01:20 GMT
So where does this model (that I have never heard of before), fit in to the Viscount family/range?
With the Tulsa , Colorado,Nevada ?
Or some sibling to the International? (owned by Whippet)
Cotter pins in the crank? I can't quite see...
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Post by Stella on Apr 8, 2014 14:04:35 GMT
No idea. Looking at the cable set up, it's not a UK set up (front brake left), but since it says International, I'd think it's an International.
Cotter pins: difficult, but the crank shape would suggest it has cottered cranks with a Maxy crank set (if I see correctly).
The hubs aren't Viscount's own brand by the looks of it, probably Normandy with steel axles. Have inquiered re the group set, but assume it's Simplex or Huret.
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Post by Jem on Apr 8, 2014 14:11:43 GMT
I'm in contact with the owner, asking all the questions. :-) I know this is a controversial (potentially immoral) point, but it would be worth asking what the buy it now price is on it and swoop in and snap it up, if you want it. I wouldn't go above £30 personally... |
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Post by Stella on Apr 8, 2014 14:19:06 GMT
Yeah, I'm going to do that. The top tube is 20 and the gears are Simplex.
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Post by whippet on Apr 8, 2014 17:16:24 GMT
My brother's International came with Simplex. We had cottered cranks as well. Certainly looks original.
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Jem
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Post by Jem on Apr 8, 2014 17:29:06 GMT
My brother's International came with Simplex. We had cottered cranks as well. Certainly looks original. Hi Kev- just to try and help me put the model names on the Viscount 'family tree' - Is the 'International' a distinct model from the 'International Alamo' or 'Alamo International'? Was this the one your brother had? What year did he get it? |
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Post by whippet on Apr 8, 2014 17:38:37 GMT
We got them in 1976. Hadn't heard of Alamo ( though there was some link with "Sebring" ). As Busaste will confirm, they were lower spec Viscounts with frames from Taiwan.
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Post by Stella on Apr 8, 2014 21:00:59 GMT
Just an update: the seller wants to rather wait and not do the Buy Now. Maybe good as I shouldn't spend any more money on bikes and use it to get the Indy blasted instead. It's not only the bike, but also the courier which always adds 21 quid.
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Post by Jem on Apr 8, 2014 21:22:36 GMT
Just an update: the seller wants to rather wait and not do the Buy Now. Maybe good as I shouldn't spend any more money on bikes and use it to get the Indy blasted instead. It's not only the bike, but also the courier which always adds 21 quid. I won't be bidding then...go for it. I don't think it will go much over £25. |
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Post by Stella on Apr 9, 2014 9:42:47 GMT
I'm not sure. Will see what happens. I also doubt it'll go much higher.
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Post by Jem on Apr 14, 2014 6:09:51 GMT
Who's tempted by this yellow peril? £9.99 with 5 hrs to go...I doubt it'll top £25. All original but, a lot of work needs doing. Those Blumels mudguards are worth £10 alone. High flange hubs (but prob steel rims) 5 speed?
With a finish time of midday, nit too many bidders around?
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Post by scottw on Apr 14, 2014 6:46:22 GMT
I have placed a bid. Its not too far from me and well worth a punt.
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Post by Stella on Apr 14, 2014 9:52:18 GMT
Good luck, Scott. I wanted to bid, and was even tempted again when I saw was not going up, but I really can't accommodate more bikes or spend more. If it had been London, fine, but the 22 quid for courier ... And all the work that needs doing. I've got enough on my hands right now. Shame, I really think it's a cute bike.
So, anyone who's not bid because of me, please go ahead.
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Post by scottw on Apr 14, 2014 12:05:45 GMT
Davy Crockett has joined the family of Viscounts, the Sport & Colarado.
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Post by Stella on Apr 14, 2014 12:35:28 GMT
I'd offered 20 to the seller with the promise to restore the bike. Not sure how s/he ensures the bike went to good hands. I guess Davy Crockett is a friend of yours, Scott? If so, welcome to him and congratulations on a lovely little bike.
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Post by scottw on Apr 15, 2014 20:31:31 GMT
Picked up the 'Alamo' last night, a quick clean, tyres holding air, brakes & gear change working, a quick run down the street. A great little runabout.
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Post by Stella on Apr 15, 2014 20:55:57 GMT
Awwwww is this cute! So glad it's in good hands. Came up nicely, didn't it? Now I wish I had bid ... :-)
Are those Normandy steel hubs? I think the bike would be really great with some HF Viscount hubs and alloy wheels.
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