Post by cusqueno on Jul 17, 2014 12:05:49 GMT
Nowhere near the glory of the UK L'Heroica or the other organised rides that Viscounts have participated in recently. Not approaching the excitement of DFR2 or the Bognor to Canada run, but I did ride my other Lambert to work today (about 8km - sounds better than 5 miles).
This is a later 'bert, fillet brazed and only distinguishable from early Viscounts by the transfers/decals/stickers and the 'L' labelled components. Has alloy forks, I think not Mark I. The frame is a bit small for me so I usually limit it to fairly gentle trips. But it was great fun today, with quite a tight ride (perhaps because of the ally forks?).
It is quite original. As I recall, I've put on NOS saddle and pedals with Lambert clips and straps and new bar tape and that's about it. (Picture was taken when I got the bike, before I changed anything. I've put white bar tape on.) It's a pity about the spokes (rusty). Perhaps I should try Lewisg's lemon juice and steel wool approach. Also the paint, although generally not bad, has numerous rusty chips.
This is a later 'bert, fillet brazed and only distinguishable from early Viscounts by the transfers/decals/stickers and the 'L' labelled components. Has alloy forks, I think not Mark I. The frame is a bit small for me so I usually limit it to fairly gentle trips. But it was great fun today, with quite a tight ride (perhaps because of the ally forks?).
It is quite original. As I recall, I've put on NOS saddle and pedals with Lambert clips and straps and new bar tape and that's about it. (Picture was taken when I got the bike, before I changed anything. I've put white bar tape on.) It's a pity about the spokes (rusty). Perhaps I should try Lewisg's lemon juice and steel wool approach. Also the paint, although generally not bad, has numerous rusty chips.
Check out my post about SS conversion for my son in the tech. section.