Tuesday, 11 October 2022

Viking 1958/59 IAN STEEL MODEL

Viking 1958/59 IAN STEEL MODEL

This was a restoration I did for Keith a gentleman in Wolverhampton who purchased the bike when it was new back in 1959. 

The 23inch frame has been fully stripped back , sandblasted and then powder coated in Metallic Kingfisher Blue. 

The rebuild includes some of the original bike parts and some new parts in keeping with the style of the original. 

7 speed Shimano rear derailleur 

T/A period chainset fitted with
MKS pedals and toe clips. 
New wheels with new Kenda tyres/tubes. 
Period half mudguards . 
Original G B brakes and handlebars and stem. 
Fitted with a vintage Brooks saddle. 
The original Benelux down-tube gear shifter. 
New cables inner and outer.



A beautiful 531 classic bike made by Viking Wolverhampton.















Monday, 10 October 2022

Sun Bicycle 23'' frame 1969


This 23 inch frame- Sun bicycle was made at the old Carlton Factory workshop in 1969.

It's just been repainted (powder coated) in British Racing Green.

It has New Wheels with 7 speed Shimano gears and a New rear Cog.

Original Chainset and Lyotard Pedals.

New Bearing fitted in Bottom Bracket 

Refurbished Weinmann Brakes with new cables and Brake blocks.   

New Northwestern Handlebars

Brake Levers with integrated bell 

New Saddle and Seat Pin. 

A very distinguished looking bicycle with clean lines in a classic colour. Ready to ride 

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