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Post by wheelson on Nov 16, 2017 15:42:11 GMT
Last piece needed for my previously unknown Viscount Aerospace project, hub only is fine and much more easy to ship, but I'm open to anything reasonable.
This is not a true restoration since the frame has been repainted, but I'm trying to stay within the spirit of Lambert/Viscount, so far "holey" crankset and sealed bottom bracket, Viscount branded stem, centerpull brakes, leather seat, and rear hub with quick release skewer.
Thanks to everyone, you've been most helpful with this unplanned project - I'm supposed to be downsizing!
Best, John "wheelson" |
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Post by wheelson on Nov 16, 2017 16:07:18 GMT
Also noted, I'm in Pennsylvania, USA. I'm wheelson2011 {AT} gmail {DOT} com if you need to contact me directly.
Best,
J "w"
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Post by wheelson on Nov 22, 2017 16:25:27 GMT
Looks like I have hubs on the way. Thanks to all who responded. This will certainly be a winter project, 30degF and blowing snow here in western Pennsylvania USA. Good wheelbuilding weather!
Best,
John "wheelson"
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Post by 54roadie on Dec 14, 2017 8:29:42 GMT
Congratulations! Those hubs can be hard to find. I'm in Chicago, btw, and yes, wheelbuilding weather is upon us. How are you putting those hubs together? Clincher / tubular; 27" / 700c? OEM or newer / different choice?
My OEM set is giving up the ghost - the rear rim is now dented beyond repair, and the spokes are rusted so thoroughly to the nipples that every attempt ends up breaking one. I believe there is a set of 27" Weinmann concaves in the basement and will likely give those a whirl. Unbelievably, the original tires are still on these wheels and still in decent shape. One tube actually blew it's entire valve stem out through the hole, and the tire still holds!
Please keep us posted as your build progresses.
Best regards,
Frank
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Post by wheelson on Dec 14, 2017 15:25:51 GMT
Hello Frank,
I've been fortunate to find two sets of the sealed bearing hubs. Both need repair/replacement of the sealed bearings (done) and also some missing hardware need to be sourced. My plans, which seem to change daily, is to use a pair of used 27" Araya rims I salvaged from a late '70s Raleigh. These have a nice rim form and also have the rim bead for proper tire seating. For the second set of hubs, I'm planning to build up a set of sewup-tubular-tubs. Even though I've been riding and working with bikes since the '60s, I've never owned a bike with those, so this should be fun to experiment with. I think the Viscount CP's have enough reach to swap the wheels.
All in all, this has been a fun build, my designated lightweight climbing bike. I'm planning to do some Skyline Drive / Blue Ridge Parkway rides after the Spring thaw.
Best,
john "wheelson"
Pennsylvania, USA
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Post by 54roadie on Dec 14, 2017 19:44:39 GMT
Hi John,
That sounds like a great plan, and a whole lot of fun riding in store, come Spring. You will love riding tubulars. I don't use them much in the city, but away from the debris and glass shards, they are the best. My Viscount Aerospace TT bike has a 21mm on the front and a 23mm on the rear. At 130 PSI they ride better than Conti 4000s at 110. I weigh 175 - 185 (82kg), so low pressures (sub 100psi) are out of the question. Using tubulars gives that smooth ride without the rim-dent, pinch-flat worries.
I do have slime in both tires. Small punctures are no problem. I now always get tyres with removable valve cores, and install slime (whatever brand) ahead of time. (and still carry a spare and CO2 cartridge, just in case)
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