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.

Viking Hosteller Men's Racer

Viking Hosteller 23 inch   Frame No 130361

This fine bike from 1963 has been resprayed in Pageant Blue, it has Chrome Forks with Campagnolo ends.

The wheels are 27 x 1 1/4 Weinmann Concave rims with Large flange Hub on the front and Millard Hub on the back wheel and fitted with new tyres and inner tubes.

The gears are Shimano and controlled by a Benelux Changer on the down tube.
Weinmann Brakes and Levers fitted with new cables and blocks.

ITM special handle bars, Period Single 46 tooth Chainset
Fitted with Lyotard peddles, new chain and rear cog
A lovely Brooks Professional saddle completes this bike

A most beautiful bike.

now complete with chainset 

The original Viking badge

Brooks Professional saddle

27 x 1 1/4 Weinmann Concave rims

Viking Frame from 1963

My new project this week is this lovely Viking Hosteller from 1963.

I shall be re-painting this bike in the original pale blue and white colours. 

I was reading today that you can buy a Viking bicycle from Amazon or even Tesco.

Well I'm sure you can but it won't have the same feel as riding one of the original beauties.

If you are taking your bike outside this week remember to take some warm clothing with you,pop over to Go OutDoors they have some great winter warmers at good prices.

viking Frame no H 130361 from year 1963