IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS ITEM
I ENCOURAGE YOU TOO
* MAKE AN OFFER *I USUALLY ALWAYS ACCEPT THE FIRST REASONABLE OFFER~ VINTAGE ~**************
COLLECTABLE
DO NOT USE THIS UNICYCLE
_______________________I BELIEVE IT TO BE A RARE
UNSAFE EARLY
LAMBERT / VISCOUNT PINNED FORK / VISCOUNT
UnicycleLambert and Viscount Unicycle
The \"Ærospace\" Frame
\" Death Frame the 1970\'s an English \"ærospace\" company built, under the names
\"Lambert\" and \"Viscount\"
surprisingly inexpensive, very lightweight bikes made with \"ærospace\" tubing.
Now, that, in itself is not as impressive as it might sound since the aerospace industry specs a pretty wide variety of steel tubes
for different applications. The tubing used was straight-gauge chrome-moly steel;
the Viscount version of the bike had a detailed sticker on the seat tube detailing the type of tubes used, throwing in a few
references to military specs, etc. Lambert Bicycles were later called \"Viscounts\" after the company was purchased by Trusty in 1975 or 1976. After being imported to the United States, Viscounts made quite a splash in the bike-oriented magazines and were favorably reviewed. The light-gauge steel tubing made for a 3.75 lb frame (56 cm) and the total bike was claimed to weigh in at between 19 and 21 lbs, depending on whether it was the clincher or tubular model. Most Lamberts were fillet brazed from lightweight straight-gauge chrome-moly tubing, which was decent enough but prone to cracking at the seat tube/bottom bracket juncture. The rear dropouts, which were horizontal, were Shimano models in the first production frames but were downgraded to an unbranded
(and softer) version in later models.
The \"Death Fork
The bikes (both Lamberts and Viscounts) came with a cast aluminium (aluminum) fork which was pinned to a steel steerer tube. Early production didn\'t even have the pin. This fork was the main problem as it had a tendency to snap off the steerer tube with predictably unfortunate consequences to the rider.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A LAMBERT OR VISCOUNT BE RIDDEN WITH THE ORIGINAL CAST ALUMINUM FORK!!!!!!!!!
(Having said that, I ignorantly rode my Viscount with the original fork for 8 years including many 40-45 mph descents in the bluff country of southeastern Minnesota for 6 of those years. The patron saints were working overtime for me!).
Yamaha purchased the Viscount in 1978 or so and promptly recalled every cast aluminum fork ever sold on a Viscount or Lambert, replacing them with a chromed steel Tange OWNED
USED
May Show Sign Of Wear From Use
An item that has been used previously and may have some signs of cosmetic wear, and is fully operational
And functions as intended. Scratches, Blemishes, And Mechanical Wear From The Use Of Any Previously Owned
Used Item Are Considered Normal When You Purchase This Vintage/Antique Item Expect Imperfections Not
Clearly Visible In Our Photographs You Are Purchasing A Previously Owned Item That Has Been Discontinued
Or Out Of Production For Decades. I Claim Only That My Item Has Been Tested By Me And Was Found To Be
Functional As STRIVE TO EARN 100% PERFECT \"FIVE STAR\" RATING FROM YOU
~ IF FOR ANY REASON ~
YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH YOUR PURCHASE
OR OUR SERVICE PLEASE EMAIL US, WE WILL MAKE IT Shipping Info:
will calculate and list the FedEx shipping charges to your door.
Once you submit payment, will provide me with your shipping label.
Returns & Damage:
If your item arrives damaged, contact me through the link in the item listing.
Items are insured against damage in transit, I will need photos of both the
damaged item, and packaging to submit a claim.
You may return your Item for any reason
Buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs.
--------
Thank You
Anthony & Harold Nelson
POVACOLS
