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Post by randy on Dec 23, 2020 18:44:19 GMT
I have acquired a Viscount and don't know what to do with it. It seems to be original with sew ups. I have no idea of the model or year. As I have bikes, another one isn't in my future. Anyone have ideas if I should sell it outright or part it out. 542835 on the bottom bracket and Hand Crafted by Trusty of England. The front fork is not aluminum. My files are to big to post the pictures I've taken. I'll try to figure out how to get them on here. I'll try to answer any questions in the mean time. It's gray and black.Thanks for the input.
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Post by Admin on Dec 23, 2020 20:54:51 GMT
Hi and welcome!
Sounds like a circa 1974/5 Aerospace Pro, with the replacement forks (are they shiny or mat?)
If you message me, I will either host the pictures for you or explain how you can do it.
Only you can decide whether to keep/part it/sell as is.
I'd personally say, give it a ride and see how you like it....if you have other vintage bikes, this could give you a tough decision to make about which other one you let go?
if you do sell - People would prefer to buy an original bike, as you probably know. Although the reality of life is that you might make a little bit more as parts, but not much.
Is it Shimano components , or is rear mech Simplex?
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Post by guybagnall on Jan 2, 2021 10:37:21 GMT
Hi - You don't say what size the Viscount is?
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Post by randy on Jan 14, 2021 17:13:19 GMT
Hi - You don't say what size the Viscount is? My bad. From the BB center it's 22" to the seat tube top and 21 to the top tube center. |
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Post by randy on Jan 14, 2021 17:23:19 GMT
Hi and welcome! Sounds like a circa 1974/5 Aerospace Pro, with the replacement forks (are they shiny or mat?) If you message me, I will either host the pictures for you or explain how you can do it. Only you can decide whether to keep/part it/sell as is. I'd personally say, give it a ride and see how you like it....if you have other vintage bikes, this could give you a tough decision to make about which other one you let go? if you do sell - People would prefer to buy an original bike, as you probably know. Although the reality of life is that you might make a little bit more as parts, but not much. Is it Shimano components , or is rear mech Simplex? The replacement forks are shiny and the derailleurs are Shimano. (Crane and Titlist) The freewheel is a Schwinn approved Model J from Japan (14-28) which is to big. I think it was 15-24. The rear wheel pressed bearings need replaced. Any help with that job would be a great help. I will ride it first. I've cleaned a lot of grease and dirt so far. How do I message you for picture posting? |
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Post by Jem on Jan 14, 2021 19:23:15 GMT
The fork sounds like the replacement chrome one. Very good outcome.
If you click on my username on the left of this post, it gives you the option. Then the next page, on the left, gives you a tab to message me
Or, when logged on, the blue bar at the top of every page, has a tab saying 'messages'.
Or I can message you and then you just reply to me ?
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Post by randy on Jan 15, 2021 1:28:31 GMT
Let one go? The one I've ridden the longest (mid 70's) is someones private build. It's Columbus SL tubing with Campagnolo drop outs. A very light bike, for the vintage, at 21 lbs total. The wheel base is 39 1/4 and rides very nice. Another is an 1987 Canopus Epsilon that is a 38" wheel base. Very responsive and a climber. At 40 1/2 the wheel base on this Viscount should be a nice cruiser. My older body might like it. Rear wheel bearings and spokes would go a long way. Any idea of the spoke lengths?
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Post by Jem on Jan 18, 2021 23:34:38 GMT
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Post by Jem on Jan 18, 2021 23:40:16 GMT
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Post by Jem on Jan 18, 2021 23:43:31 GMT
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Post by wheelson on Jan 19, 2021 1:28:15 GMT
Let one go? The one I've ridden the longest (mid 70's) is someones private build. It's Columbus SL tubing with Campagnolo drop outs. A very light bike, for the vintage, at 21 lbs total. The wheel base is 39 1/4 and rides very nice. Another is an 1987 Canopus Epsilon that is a 38" wheel base. Very responsive and a climber. At 40 1/2 the wheel base on this Viscount should be a nice cruiser. My older body might like it. Rear wheel bearings and spokes would go a long way. Any idea of the spoke lengths? Nice Aerospace, Randy. You say your older body might like it - l’m 72 and I definitely like the steel frames and longer wheelbases. I like the fork offset, that in itself is a plus for a great ride. As far as spoke length, that can vary so it’s best to measure what’s there. I don’t know what you know as far as bike and wheel building. First thing is to remove the freewheel. Likely all spokes are the same side side-to-side, even front to back. Once you verify the length you can replace spokes one at a time or however your capabilities direct. There’s been a lot of discussion on this forum about this subject but there’s a lot of good people here who are happy to help. Best, John “wheelson” |
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Post by wheelson on Jan 19, 2021 1:29:59 GMT
Let one go? The one I've ridden the longest (mid 70's) is someones private build. It's Columbus SL tubing with Campagnolo drop outs. A very light bike, for the vintage, at 21 lbs total. The wheel base is 39 1/4 and rides very nice. Another is an 1987 Canopus Epsilon that is a 38" wheel base. Very responsive and a climber. At 40 1/2 the wheel base on this Viscount should be a nice cruiser. My older body might like it. Rear wheel bearings and spokes would go a long way. Any idea of the spoke lengths? |
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Post by randy on Jan 19, 2021 5:14:53 GMT
Let one go? The one I've ridden the longest (mid 70's) is someones private build. It's Columbus SL tubing with Campagnolo drop outs. A very light bike, for the vintage, at 21 lbs total. The wheel base is 39 1/4 and rides very nice. Another is an 1987 Canopus Epsilon that is a 38" wheel base. Very responsive and a climber. At 40 1/2 the wheel base on this Viscount should be a nice cruiser. My older body might like it. Rear wheel bearings and spokes would go a long way. Any idea of the spoke lengths? Thank you John. I've trued wheel rims but never built one. That's one of the last major bike jobs I will learn. I was under the impression that the drive side spokes would be shorter than the rest. I would also like to replace the rear pressed bearings and was hoping to find some advise on that venture. It looks like the axle will press out of the bearing but I don't want to destroy anything due to ignorance. Someone in the UK may have some advise. |
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Post by randy on Jan 19, 2021 5:21:39 GMT
Let one go? The one I've ridden the longest (mid 70's) is someones private build. It's Columbus SL tubing with Campagnolo drop outs. A very light bike, for the vintage, at 21 lbs total. The wheel base is 39 1/4 and rides very nice. Another is an 1987 Canopus Epsilon that is a 38" wheel base. Very responsive and a climber. At 40 1/2 the wheel base on this Viscount should be a nice cruiser. My older body might like it. Rear wheel bearings and spokes would go a long way. Any idea of the spoke lengths? Nice Aerospace, Randy. You say your older body might like it - l’m 72 and I definitely like the steel frames and longer wheelbases. I like the fork offset, that in itself is a plus for a great ride. As far as spoke length, that can vary so it’s best to measure what’s there. I don’t know what you know as far as bike and wheel building. First thing is to remove the freewheel. Likely all spokes are the same side side-to-side, even front to back. Once you verify the length you can replace spokes one at a time or however your capabilities direct. There’s been a lot of discussion on this forum about this subject but there’s a lot of good people here who are happy to help. Best, John “wheelson” I've already removed the derailleur for cleaning. It's a Schwinn approved Model J from Japan. Any idea if that's OEM? If not what would have come on it? |
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