Viscount/Lambert Question
08-03-19 | 03:09 PM
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Viscount/Lambert Question
Hoping the great Bike Forums brain can help with this.
I've read plenty of interesting comments and posts here and elsewhere, regarding older Viscount/Lambert bikes .... but come away WITHOUT the definitive answer - as to how to determine which Model in their line-up, I own!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I've read plenty of interesting comments and posts here and elsewhere, regarding older Viscount/Lambert bikes .... but come away WITHOUT the definitive answer - as to how to determine which Model in their line-up, I own!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
08-03-19 | 04:02 PM
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Photos? Pad your comments to hit ten then give us a nice clear drive side photo. Or 2, or 3 or 10........
Photos? Pad your comments to hit ten then give us a nice clear drive side photo. Or 2, or 3 or 10........
08-03-19 | 06:37 PM
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Hoping the great Bike Forums brain can help with this.
I've read plenty of interesting comments and posts here and elsewhere, regarding older Viscount/Lambert bikes .... but come away WITHOUT the definitive answer - as to how to determine which Model in their line-up, I own!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I've read plenty of interesting comments and posts here and elsewhere, regarding older Viscount/Lambert bikes .... but come away WITHOUT the definitive answer - as to how to determine which Model in their line-up, I own!
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
What components are there on your bike?
What wheelset is on your bike?
Are the tires clinchers or sew ups?
08-03-19 | 10:41 PM
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08-04-19 | 11:23 AM
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08-04-19 | 12:21 PM
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You typically need 10 or more posts before being allowed to add photos. Just. Post. As. Many. As. You. Need. To. Qualify.
You typically need 10 or more posts before being allowed to add photos. Just. Post. As. Many. As. You. Need. To. Qualify.
08-04-19 | 01:34 PM
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08-05-19 | 12:43 PM
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does it look like this? Aerospace Pro. they came in (IIRC) in silver and black and silver and blue. I was told BITD that one signified tubular wheels and one clinchers. (i would expect either a chromed steel fork or a full aluminum one)
08-05-19 | 01:51 PM
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If your search didn't hit the review below, it might help at least in knowing what models were out there around 40 years ago.
Road Test/Bike Review (1976) VISCOUNT Aerospace (4), Grand Touring, and Sebring
I also have specs for a 1979 Viscount 5000 GS (Bicycling! Buyers Guide of $250 Bikes listing). Here's the table from that article.
Good luck with the ID!
Road Test/Bike Review (1976) VISCOUNT Aerospace (4), Grand Touring, and Sebring
I also have specs for a 1979 Viscount 5000 GS (Bicycling! Buyers Guide of $250 Bikes listing). Here's the table from that article.
Good luck with the ID!
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08-05-19 | 01:54 PM
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We're patient and we are rooting for you, Masi13.
We're patient and we are rooting for you, Masi13.
08-05-19 | 01:57 PM
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Ooop, one more, An excerpt from Oct 1978 Bicycling! Buyers Guide of $100-$150 bikes for a Viscount V-1500.
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08-29-19 | 10:53 PM
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Fotos of Bike with "upgrades."
.... Hoping to definitively determine the Model!
All of the (archival) literature speaks of the "light weight."
I haven't put it on the scales, but my impression is .... not so light.
.... Perhaps then, NOT the Aerospace Pro ???
Thanks in advance.
Original Chainring
Different Bars
TA Chainring?
Clincher (Shreader)
.... Hoping to definitively determine the Model!
All of the (archival) literature speaks of the "light weight."
I haven't put it on the scales, but my impression is .... not so light.
.... Perhaps then, NOT the Aerospace Pro ???
Thanks in advance.
Original Chainring
Different Bars
TA Chainring?
Clincher (Shreader)
08-30-19 | 05:51 AM
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Aerospace Pro. Like this one, as I got it:
Currently looks like this:
Spokes on mine were also badly rusted; I re-laced the wheels with DB stainless spokes.
And I LIKE the original chainring! Even put one on my Super Sport.
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Currently looks like this:
Spokes on mine were also badly rusted; I re-laced the wheels with DB stainless spokes.
And I LIKE the original chainring! Even put one on my Super Sport.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
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08-30-19 | 08:45 AM
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Good looking bike. Apparently some of the Lambert aerospace pros came with an AL fork that was better designed than the ones that famously failed:
https://viscount-lambert-bikes.blogs...unt-death.html
https://viscount-lambert-bikes.blogs...unt-death.html