~1965 Viking "Hosteller Model"
11-01-08, 01:11 PM
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~1965 Viking "Hosteller Model"
This is my recent rebuild. It is a 1960ish Viking. I am guessing the date based on when the emblem was changed and the date they stop producing bicycles. I purchased this bike for $40 dollors at an antique store. Knowing nothing of the bicycle at the time I later discovered that I had stumbled across a pretty good deal. Overhauling the bike was interesting. Cottered crank, loose bearings in the bottom braket. It was a fun build. I wish I had before pics because the bike was not pretty when I got it. After lots of stripping and sanding, fresh powdercoat and some new parts this is the result.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hosteller/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/hosteller/
11-01-08, 01:26 PM
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I just today purchased a 70's Schwinn three speed, It's not in to bad condition. I plan on re-building it for re-sale. Will post pic's later.
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Nice looking bike. What color bar tape are you thinking (and turn 'em down a little)
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11-01-08, 04:13 PM
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Good restoration! The fork might be a period upgrade. All of the 1960's "Hosteller" models I used to see on club touring weekends in the early 1970's had a pretty nondescript looking generic flat crown. The double plate crown on yours looks a whole lot better! What brakes are you going to fit?
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11-01-08, 04:49 PM
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Not sure yet. I would like to find some pretty rare ones though. I will probably ebay until a set really catches my eye. I just have a weinmann 999 on the back now. Yeah I like the fork too. I would have used the original but the stem was complete stuck. I did everything in my power to get it out but was never sucessful. I am going to get an exact replacement stem and just run this fork.
11-01-08, 06:08 PM
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Not sure yet. I would like to find some pretty rare ones though. I will probably ebay until a set really catches my eye. I just have a weinmann 999 on the back now. Yeah I like the fork too. I would have used the original but the stem was complete stuck. I did everything in my power to get it out but was never sucessful. I am going to get an exact replacement stem and just run this fork.
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Pretty bike. Simple, well proportioned. I like chrome forks. Can't say why.
10-26-09, 01:12 PM
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10-26-09, 01:23 PM
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Nice - what happened to the chrome fork?
And where did you get the 'natural' cork tape?
And where did you get the 'natural' cork tape?
10-26-09, 01:35 PM
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The chrome fork was not original. I finally pressed out the stuck quill on the original fork. The tape is Salsa.
10-26-09, 01:48 PM
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The components now are:
Shimano 600 drivetrain.
Shimano downtube shifters.
Diacomp sidepull brakes.
Aluminium seatpost.
Siguno 52 46 crankset.
Shimano 600 drivetrain.
Shimano downtube shifters.
Diacomp sidepull brakes.
Aluminium seatpost.
Siguno 52 46 crankset.
