1970's viking vision part

hi there
I am restoring my granddads Viking vision race bike to but it back on the road. I looking for parts for the bike. the main part I am missing the crankset and chain.
it seems like a really nice bike judt needs to tlc as it been sat in a shed since my granddad past away.

I would like to try and get as much info on the pic as pos.

many thanks jonathan hoad

Here's the bike in question:



Welcome to the forum Jonathan. Could you please tell me what the gears are on this bike?

Oh picture didn't work, will have to wait until I'm at my pc....

Pic up now

the gears on the bike are Shimano 105 Golden Arrow 170mm
Chainrings: Shimano 42, 52

if there is any wheels or pedals that any one knows of that would very very help full

I not sure what chain it would need yet it would be great help with any info that any one has got

many thanks Jonathan hoad

Any standard 6-7-8 speed chain will do, those designed for 9+ will be too narrow.

If you want wheels make sure the rear has the right hub for your cassette, easiest fix is to get a second hand wheel with hyperglide and get a new cassette along with new chainrings. That way the whole drive is being replaced- you don't want to mix your new chain with worn cogs.

Thanks all the help

I second the chain advice. However I doubt your wheels run a cassette more likely a freewheel. Depending on how period you want to keep it I would fit a brand new readily available freewheel and chain. Are you looking to replace the wheels entirely? Keep you eyes peeled for a nice old pair on here in the for sale section, and edit your wanted ad to reflect what you're looking for.

105 Golden Arrow ages the bike newer than I originally told you, think that was about in the early 80's, although what you quoted "170mm" and "chainrings" is the chainset not the gears.

I'd look for a 105 Golden Arrow or maybe a 600 Arabesque chainset from the same era to go on it or even something like an SR Apex like this one:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-SR-AP ... 58a1a3e472

Teeth on your new used chainset should be fine as long as they're not too pointy.

Oh and check to see if your wheels are 700c or 27" too, should say on the tyre.

There is no writing on tyre. I think it's 27 inch