Viscount frame anyone?
graham_g
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I had an old viscount 'aerospace' tubing bike given to me a couple of months back but it's a little on the large side (23 1/2") so I don't want to pay to have the bottom bracket shell sorted to take a standard threaded BB. Anyone want it? It's obviously seen alot of use but there are no dings or rust (just surface rust/pitting on the chromed areas).
Thought I'd offer it up.
Thought I'd offer it up.
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I will take it if it's going.0
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You've got mail.0
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Graham, I have replied I hope. Talktalk email is ****e.0
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Dickie,
Make sure you get the origional forks with it,
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Got your mail - original steel forks are with it, and they're not the 'suicide' cast aluminium ones! (Although they'd probably be worth some money for the notoriety)0
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Original FORKS!!!!!!!!!!!1............See death close UP
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Thanks Graham, I dont fancy the ali ones!!.Hows the bike Pete?0
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Graham, Thanks I got the frame this morning. I need your address. It measures 25" c-t which is way too big, so if any one wants it and they cover the post they can have it.0
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That sounds good to me. Can I have it if it is still available?0
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poop! Sounds good to me too!0
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Yes it is and its yours! You can mail me through my profile. Post will be about a tenner. Sorry itsafix, urbanfatboy was first up, if he decides not to go for it you are next in line.0
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Glad it's finding a home - sorry about the cock-up on sizing there Dickie!0
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Thanks to all involved. Dickie You have mail. Trying to return the favours I have a 58 and a 60t chain ring if anyone is feeling strong and wants them! will check BCD (how do I do that?)0
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58 & 60?! I'm they'd make a great DIY, bicycle themed clock face [:D]0
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yeah, they are quite big! 60, for a clock face might be a workable idea!!0
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Incidentally does this frame take 700C or 27" ?
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I have no idea.0
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Dickie, you should have (real) mail.
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I got your mail this morning, so will try to post asap. Thanks for printing the label, very helpful.0
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Came with (knackered!) 27" wheels.0
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Cheers Dickie, Cheers Graham. I have some 700C and a line on some 27s but does anyone know of a method of getting 700c to fit a 27" frame?0
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You'll just need some deep drop calipers so the brakes reach.0
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sounds good0
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I had the brake bridge lowered on my Viscount , didn't cost too much . This is ok if it needs a respray anyway. The front forks can be shortened or get some cheap off ebay. Its worth fitting shorter brakes if you can as they generally stop you quicker I reckon..
I put some carbon forks on mine , good upgrade to the frame as it felt much more nimble .
One thing more ,,,,,,don't expect it to be as stiff as a alloy frame , mine is a bit bendy when sprinting but otherwise it handles nicely and is quite light for steel.
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Thanks bonkman, I'll see about getting in going first. prob gonna start as a fixie till I get compatible bits / hurt myself. Will slowly slowly fix it up.0
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Sean, frame and forks just posted 1st class so you should get it tomorrow or thursday.0
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Graham, b/bkt posted 1st class recorded, so should be with you tomorrow.0
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Sean, frame and forks just posted 1st class so you should get it tomorrow or thursday.
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Ack!! You've exposed my secret identity!!!
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Dickie, many thanks and once again apologies for the original cock up!0
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Graham no problem. Sorry Urban. Doh!0
