Did I pay too much for a 1970's Viscount?
07-16-06, 12:57 AM
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I was just out at Livermore Cyclery today (in Livermore, CA), and they have a beautiful Lambert on consignment for $299. It is in very, very nice condition.
I wonder if it'll sell.......
I wonder if it'll sell.......
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10-18-06, 08:21 AM
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Viscount
This is my restored 1977 areospace pro. Its my original first racing bike, I kept it and finally did the resto on it 25 years later. Still a lot of miles left in it, although its spindle #3
10-18-06, 09:05 AM
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Surely a steel fork is gonna be LESS tooth rattling than an ally one? And less prone to killing you of course....
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Originally Posted by lotek
(notice how many of us had Lambert/viscount as first "real" bike? )
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If anyone in the New England area has a resto or Very Good Cond. Viscount
and wants to unburdon themselves of it, I would like to get another one !
10-18-06, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by -=£em in Pa=-
Count me in on this !
If anyone in the New England area has a resto or Very Good Cond. Viscount
and wants to unburdon themselves of it, I would like to get another one !
If anyone in the New England area has a resto or Very Good Cond. Viscount
and wants to unburdon themselves of it, I would like to get another one !
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02-07-08, 02:16 PM
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'76 Viscount
Here's a copy of email just sent to Sheldon --
I have a Viscount (Hand Crafted by Trusty of England) Model GPM, size 21.5, White/Red SN 4701 bought at The Pony Shop, Evanston, Illinois on 5-12-76 for $199.00
(I have the original bill of sale and the OWNER’S MANUAL, 2nd Edition, March ’76 Yamaha International Corporation.) I replaced the seat on 8-9-76 and about 10 years later I replaced the drive train (gear set up) with Shimano 105 indexed( levers on front descending bar of frame.) I also replaced the rims at some time. I kept the old gears and chain and recently gave them to a guy at the local bike shop. Of course upon recall I sent the Death Fork back and this bike now has the chrome fork replacement.
The bike is in pretty good shape – you can still read the decals and rust is minimal. I rode the bike up until two years ago. (Now riding a Trek 7.6 X and an Orbea Orca. I am not so much interested in the value of the old bike but do have a lot of nostalgia wrapped up in it. I am thinking about rebuilding it with carbon seat post and fork. Any thoughts.
I have a Viscount (Hand Crafted by Trusty of England) Model GPM, size 21.5, White/Red SN 4701 bought at The Pony Shop, Evanston, Illinois on 5-12-76 for $199.00
(I have the original bill of sale and the OWNER’S MANUAL, 2nd Edition, March ’76 Yamaha International Corporation.) I replaced the seat on 8-9-76 and about 10 years later I replaced the drive train (gear set up) with Shimano 105 indexed( levers on front descending bar of frame.) I also replaced the rims at some time. I kept the old gears and chain and recently gave them to a guy at the local bike shop. Of course upon recall I sent the Death Fork back and this bike now has the chrome fork replacement.
The bike is in pretty good shape – you can still read the decals and rust is minimal. I rode the bike up until two years ago. (Now riding a Trek 7.6 X and an Orbea Orca. I am not so much interested in the value of the old bike but do have a lot of nostalgia wrapped up in it. I am thinking about rebuilding it with carbon seat post and fork. Any thoughts.
02-07-08, 04:03 PM
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Just wondering if anyone out there knows the value of a 1970's Viscount. I bought one for $60 yesterday (complete with the aluminum "death fork", which I intend on replacing). All the parts are original, including the aluminum rims and the hard-as-rock saddle. I don't know the exact year...1976 or so, I'd guess. It's very lightweight and in good condition. Yet I can't help but wonder-- did I pay too much?
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
I got two and they are sweet machines.
Got a set of Tange forks off of a 23" Viscount if you want to pay the shipping from UK!
If they will fit!!
Pictured here:
Bike is roughish here, almost as I bought it, but now restored with different chromed forks etc.
Last edited by viscount; 06-14-08 at 11:43 AM. Reason: Accuracy.
02-08-08, 10:32 AM
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^^^^^^^
I'll give you $5 just for the fork. I've got a similar sized complete one in the garage, but it has the original death fork on it. And I'll take the bb spindle, too, if you can pop it out!
I'll give you $5 just for the fork. I've got a similar sized complete one in the garage, but it has the original death fork on it. And I'll take the bb spindle, too, if you can pop it out!
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02-08-08, 12:50 PM
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I have a frame someone can have for the cost of shipping. Repainted, no fork, bb in place.
02-08-08, 01:32 PM
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Who can remember how futuristic these seemed when they first came out? The first lugless factory bikes that I ever saw, and much speculation about whether they'd fall to bits.
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My pal at college had one in 1977 (I think). Not particularly well fitted out if I remember rightly, but a very nice riding bike.
03-05-08, 03:20 PM
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'76 Viscount Aerospace Pro
I have one that bought in May 1976 for $199. All original except saddle, and the back rim which I replaced and in the '80s I put Shimano 105 gears on it. Just started polishing it up. I still ride it once in awhile altho I have an Orbea Orca and Trek hybrid. I just bought two "vintage ads" showing the bike [1] May '76 Playboy full-page b/w ad [2] May '76 Car & Driver again full-page b/w ad. I'd say $60 was a bargain. There are two floating around for $460 and on speedplay.com website in their gallery you can see the pedals and toe clips. It says the toe clips are rare and worth about $300 to collectors.
03-05-08, 03:27 PM
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'76 Viscount
Wow! Those pictures are gorgeous. I just rehabed my '76 Viscount -- not quite as beautiful as yours. How did you upload the pictures?
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Speaking of vintage Viscounts... I have a couple of Lambert drive side cranks, a lot like TA Cyclotouriste's; one is a double, the other a triple; one or both have been filed to accept tapered spindles; there's also at least one left side crank arm and at least one Lambert pedal. If anyone wants these for a restoration, please PM me.
06-14-08, 11:41 AM
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Just to distract everybody from the morbid death fork syndrome for a while, and maybe cheer up a few people, here's a few pics of a cool, ordinary 1980 Viscount in everyday use. (Pictured above a while back)
Had a few new parts when they became available, but never let me down and is a pleasure to ride.
I've been to Coventry several times on it, 75miles each way.
Got original Maxy chain-set, Shimano front + rear mech, Weinmann brake-set, bars.
Replacement Tange forks (off my 75 Viscount), Mavic MA3s on Tiagra hubs with 8 speed hyperglide cassette, new Schwalbe Bizzard Sports, San Marco Squadra saddle, and a non-period, but matching blue Bluemels Lightweight pump.
I paid £32 for it, not too far off $60, although I've added a few extras since.
Is that a nice machine or what?
I think it's a bargain....
Had a few new parts when they became available, but never let me down and is a pleasure to ride.
I've been to Coventry several times on it, 75miles each way.
Got original Maxy chain-set, Shimano front + rear mech, Weinmann brake-set, bars.
Replacement Tange forks (off my 75 Viscount), Mavic MA3s on Tiagra hubs with 8 speed hyperglide cassette, new Schwalbe Bizzard Sports, San Marco Squadra saddle, and a non-period, but matching blue Bluemels Lightweight pump.
I paid £32 for it, not too far off $60, although I've added a few extras since.
Is that a nice machine or what?
I think it's a bargain....
06-22-08, 05:04 PM
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ANd I'll give you $5 for your death fork. My sister-in-law got her brothers viscount with the replacement fork after he died in truck accident. She's a wee bit obsessed, wants to convert the death fork into a lamp or something.
06-22-08, 06:08 PM
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Seriously? Send me a PM with an address, and I'll calculate shipping.
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06-22-08, 10:38 PM
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12-02-08, 04:42 PM
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I've just bought a silver Viscount Alamo for £35. I guess it's from the 70s. It seems a nice machine, and although it's in need of some care and attention, it's light and rides nicely. It's a six speed, simplex gear mechanism, Landar centre pull brakes, shimano levers, steel frame and forks, aluminium other bits, and rock hard saddle. Beyond that I don't know anything about it. Can anyone shed any light on it?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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I've never heard of that model. Perhaps it was just for the UK market. Is it fillet brazed (i.e., no lugs)?
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12-02-08, 05:10 PM
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No, it has lugs. The 'Viscount' and 'Alamo' decals, on the down and cross tubes, aren't the same font as on the Aerospace models. A more every day model for the UK perhaps?
There is a code on the bottom bracket: 101918, if that means anything.
There is a code on the bottom bracket: 101918, if that means anything.
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My freebie Reg Harris Lambert that just came my way. The original owner kept the Lambert branded crankset and the Brooks saddle, thanks to Neal Lerner for setting me up with a replacement Nervar. Now if I can get the seat post and handlebar stem out I'll be all set. Here's a link to another Reg Harris:
https://www.classicrendezvous.com/Bri...arris_Lam1.htm
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https://www.classicrendezvous.com/Bri...arris_Lam1.htm
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