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Just collected a Viking Allrounder Serial No. 120263 that is in need of a good restoration! I'm looking to convert it to a single speed lightweight commuter so if you have any thoughts or advice I'd be grateful. The aim is to strip it down, get it powder coated and then rebuild it. I...

I've got a 1955 Viking Allrounder Junior that I'm looking to convert into a single speed, lightweight (it's small) daily commuter...just need to source some nice 26" wheels and all the other bits!

Picked up a Viking Allrounder today for peanuts but I've got a feeling it's the junior model so has 26" wheels. I'm only 5'8" and short arse legs to I think the bike can be made to fit fairly well with extended stem etc. My question is, will the frame be ok strength wise? According to...