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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-10, 01:37 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 66,839
Posted By busaste

The earliest Lambert BB spindles were untapered...

The earliest Lambert BB spindles were untapered and suitable for use with their own cranks. There were very few cranks which worked loose on these spindles. Those that did were a result of machining...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-09, 03:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,973
Posted By busaste

OEM Viscount transfers for sale!

Hi all
I have a good stash of OEM Viscount frame transfers for sale. Please see the attached photo. I got them off a former Trusty Viscount employee Rex Martin who co designed them with a company...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,973
Posted By busaste

Viscount bicycles

Hi
Really enjoying the Viscount interest!
I live in the UK and am busy researching for a book on Viscounts (a long HARD task, believe me.....), especially the 'Aerospace years, 1974 - 1979.
It is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 441
Posted By busaste

Scott Van Sant

Trying to get in touch with Scott.
Back in the 1970's Yamaha International Corporation distributed Viscount bicycles in the USA. The base for this operation was the Buena Park offices in CA. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 66,839
Posted By busaste

Like the scales!! What is the name of the LBS? Do...

Like the scales!! What is the name of the LBS? Do they have a website?

Steve
England
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 66,839
Posted By busaste

Good idea!! Here are some of mine. Please click...

Good idea!! Here are some of mine. Please click on files below.
Steve
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-09, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,981
Posted By busaste

According to Yamaha in the US the fail rate was...

According to Yamaha in the US the fail rate was approximately 0.1% of 30,000 forks. In the England it was even lower than that.
Don't know about you but I have seen plenty of Reynolds/Columbus/Felt...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,981
Posted By busaste

May as well say here that apart from trying to...

May as well say here that apart from trying to find the above parts I am working on a book on Viscount Aerospace bikes. The research side is proving to be difficult as it seems most people want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-09, 04:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,981
Posted By busaste

America is the land of the Viscounts!!!!!!!!!!!! ...

America is the land of the Viscounts!!!!!!!!!!!!
You guys don't know how lucky(?!) you are. Ironic really considering Viscounts were made in England. If I lived in the US I would buy this Viscount -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,981
Posted By busaste

My Aerospace Pro pedals have one Lambert and one...

My Aerospace Pro pedals have one Lambert and one Viscount dust cap!
The early Viscounts used Lambert skewers. When the old Bilston factory was purchased by Trusty it was still full of many unused...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-09, 03:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,981
Posted By busaste

Your right!! Where did they all go though?...

Your right!! Where did they all go though? 30,000+ pairs of these pedals were sold in the US alone. Most of the 'V' dustcaps seem to just disappear. There must be a secret pile of them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,981
Posted By busaste

WANTED Viscount parts

Anyone remember Viscount Aerospace bikes?
I need the following:
Viscount 'V' badged quill pedal dust caps
Viscount 'V' badged quick release skewers
Lambert toe clips/straps
Thanks!!!!!!
Forum: Introductions
05-25-09, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 402
Posted By busaste

Hello everyone

I'm new. Live in England. Aged 45 but still cycling on - get this - mid '70's Viscounts. Now, who remembers them or has even heard of them? One of my Viscounts has the 'death fork' and yes I still...
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