That's a very stylin' bike imo.
It was mentioned on the forum that the crankset looked cheap, too cheap perhaps, but I see that it jibes with the modest Shimano 60 componentry and reflects the marketing and sourcing sensibilities of the maker at that time and place. I would almost hate to see it upgraded to a seemingly-appropriate better gruppo. I've kept the same crankset and derailers on my Viscount and I have to say it's all proven durable over a couple of thousand hard miles. As well, it gives the bike a distinct look, well apart from any, almost "cookie-cutter NR" approach to restoration.
Again, very sharp bike!
David Snyder Auburn, CA usa
> Just came across an interesting thread on a BikeForums discussion group.
> The bike appears to be in original and beautiful condition, from 1977.
> The
> Belgian owner posted 4 photos of this bike which he had only recently
> bought.
> Belgian made with full d/b 531 tubing. Here is the link:
>
> http://bikeforums.net/
>
> I've never heard of the marque, but we really encounter very few Benelux
> bikes in the US. This one looks like a winner. I wonder if that was
> typical of
> the brand, at least during that era?
>
> BOB HANSON, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA