Dan Artley :
> According to Dale's CR guide, a pricelist for Viking from 1960 shows
> parallel 72 degrees and what appears to be 2-1/2" rake:
http://www.classic
> rendezvous.com./British/Viking/Viking_1960_cat.htm I've got a Severn
Valley still being fine tuned at: http://community.websh
> ots.com/album/467095695EuzmVr so I've been following this thread quite
closely. Craig Montgomery in Arizona, who also owns one, told me that he
noticed some wheel flop. I've noted a very stable ride that seems to
> appreciate larger tires, thus the 27x1-1/4's on it right now. Very cushy!
> The combination seems to make roads undulate rather than bump. The rear
triangle seems a bit tighter than I would have expected with my limited
> knowledge of 60's bikes, but clearance for mudguards would make it snug
> for removing the rear wheel. More info. about Viking is available at the
> website:
http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/
> iking.htm
I converted to 700x32's and noticed quite an improvement in riding characteristics. For 72 parallel this is sprightly frame. Like Dan says it's cushy, but it's lively at the same time. Been my fixed commuter for a while now and fits that role (rough AZ roads) beautifully,,,,,, BUT did I mention I'm going to sell it? Yep, must finance a Dave Bohm tourer I ordered, so some of my stable and associated accoutrements will be coming up For Sale shortly. Refinished in light metallic blue. White head tube. Gold lug lining. Nervex Pro. Semi-wrap around fluted seat stays. Cable hanger in rear. Minor scratches. Miniscule divit in seat tube. Decals very good except for a bit of "5" knocked off. If Pete Brown's finish is a 10, mine is an 8. If you're curious I can send pics. $200 and another $30 (probably) for shipping.
Craig Montgomery in Tucson