Viscount Aerospace.. but which one?

[LondonClassic]

Kind of sad to see this resto coming to a close - all phases were a pleasure to follow. Bike looks absolutely the nuts

 

[zerogravitas]

Its been a slow burner for sure.
A problem to be overcome with almost every component, but somehow that makes a project like this all the more rewarding.

I'll do a proper beauty photoshoot when I've sorted the last few niggles.

 

[allenh]

A problem to be overcome with almost every component, but somehow that makes a project like this all the more rewarding.

Their the ones I enjoy the most, the ones that make me think. The ones that are just paint and reassemble don't give me the same satisfaction.

 

[sjcprojects]

An absolutely top job as always . There can’t be too many Viscounts out there which have had a full nut and bolt restoration, which makes it all the more worthwhile.

 

[Ecurie Peril]

Great thread. That creamier beige has a real period vibe to it.

 

[zerogravitas]

Glad you appreciate it! I was tempted to go for a minty metallic green but very happy with the cream. It really makes me think of 70s cars and it creates a nice ground for the red details and leather colours.

 

[Ecurie Peril]

Glad you appreciate it! I was tempted to go for a minty metallic green but very happy with the cream. It really makes me think of 70s cars and it creates a nice ground for the red details and leather colours.

Yes I think the red sits very well with the cream

 

[zerogravitas]

The huge bit of bolt sticking out of the binder clamp was bothering me so I took it out and cut 8mm off...



Before



After



Bottle cage clamps, I made these thin rubber bits to stop them shifting/chewing up the paint.



Cage on.

Now all parts are finally done I just need to check the rear derailleur is setup correctly as it seems to sit miles off the block and makes for quite slow shifts.

 

[zerogravitas]

Ok, all done and some half decent photos taken - enjoy.

Here it is as recieved last winter!



and now!














The spec:

Frame & Fork: Viscount Aerospace (1978/79)

Headset: Generic/unbranded
Stem: SR
Handlebar: SR Road Champion
Griptape: Velox

Brakes: Shimano Tourney centrepulls
Cables: Clarks
Brake Levers: Weinmann w/ Dia-Compe hoods

Shifters: Shimano LB-600
Front Derauiller: Shimano FD-6100
Rear Derauiller: Shimano RD-6100
Freehwheel: Shimano 5 speed
Chain: Wippermann 5 speed
Cranks: SR Apex-5LA SL
Bottom Bracket: M Wave threadless 122.5mm
Pedals: Campagnolo Gran Sport w/ Christophe straps and MKS clips

Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Milremo
Hubs: Shimano
Tyres: Cheng Shin 27 x 1&1/4"

Saddle: Selle Italia Mitica honey
Seatpost: SR Laprade
Cable clips: Dura-Ace



I hope you all enjoyed the journey with me! Its a bit of a Trigger's broom rebuild to be honest, with the only original parts being the frame & fork, the headset, rear derauiller, front brake, brake levers, freewheel and tyres. Everything else has been replaced. Thanks to the various forum members who helped me out with parts over the months!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Ok, all done and some half decent photos taken - enjoy.

Here it is as recieved last winter!

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and now!

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The spec;

Frame & Fork: Viscount Aerospace (1978/79)

Headset: Generic Unbranded
Stem: SR
Handlebar: SR Road Champion
Griptape: Velox

Brakes: Shimano Tourney centrepulls
Cables: Clarks
Brake Levers: Weinmann w/ Dia-Compe hoods

Shifters: Shimano LB-600
Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-6100
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-6100
Freehwheel: Shimano 5 speed
Chain: Wippermann 5 speed
Cranks: SR Apex-5LA SL
Bottom Bracket: M Wave threadless 122.5mm
Pedals: Campagnolo Gran Sport w/ Christophe straps and MKS clips

Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Milremo
Hubs: Shimano
Tyres: Cheng Shin 27 x 1&1/4"

Saddle: Selle Italia Mitica honey
Seatpost: SR Laprade
Cable clips: Dura-Ace

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I hope you all enjoyed the journey with me! Its a bit of a Trigger's broom rebuild to be honest, with the only original parts being the frame & fork, the headset, rear derauiller, front brake, brake levers, freewheel and tyres. Everything else has been replaced. Thanks to the various forum members who helped me out with parts over the months!

Absolutely splendid