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Viscount Aerospace Pro 23" '75 - $250 (URBANDALE)
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Really nice example of the period, known for their light weight, well built, and nice ride.
Many innovative features that make it much talked about in bike folklore!!!
Lightweight 4130 Chro-moly 'aircraft' lugless frame /aluminum fork weighing only 3.75 pounds.
Features include:
- Aluminum fork (3rd generation, pinned and reinforced, not the original design);
- TA Specialties-like, cool looking double crank (these sell on ebay for $100+);
- Viscount/Lambert branded alloy crank/spindle/brakes/levers/stem/petals/hubs/bars;
- Cartridge (new, press-in) bottom bracket, and hubs - very innovative for '1970s, maintence free;
- Nisi-Evian Super Sport Light Alloy 36H rims (Italy), cool high flange quick release cartridge hubs, double-butted 3-cross spokes;
- Shimano FD/RD/shifters 2x5 gearing;
- Christophe toe clips/straps. (easily removed if not wanted);
- New gum wall tires/tubes, cables, housing, pads;
- Upgraded Specialized BG saddle with anatomic cutout.
Completely overhauled, fully cleaned, lubed, tuned, wheels trued and dished.
Frame straight, no rust, minor chips (touched up).
Standover: 32"
Ride and/or display/collect.