Another old Lambert fan here, found the article pretty good reading. Have to admit, I've never had a Viscount, and never really knew anything about them, as my buddy's bike shop had already gone under (in equal parts due to the Lambert debacle and the sudden crashing end of the Bike Boom). I do have a Lambert, but was very fortunate in getting an early one: Nicely lugged frame, a real threaded bottom bracket, not that sealed bearing crap. Love the way the bike rides.
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