Hi All
Ok I have a 1970’s Viscount Tulsa GL, 10 speed. The gold one or it was.
Bought with my own money when I was a teenager in about 1976/77 (ish) and did some day touring and some of nights away with it.
So yes it’s not the best frame about and I’d prefer it was an Aerospce but I have a sentimental attachment to it and want to get it mobile again.
But maybe with some modern components as I have them or new old spec if that’s more cost effective, as some of the old stuff is US.
So I’d prefer a modern STI setup as that’s what I’m used to as its on my other road and CX bikes and I have a 2009 Sora groupset spare but will it work with my old derailleurs and freewheel?
Wheels? I’ve a modern set in the frame but the old brakes won’t reach the rims, too far, so can I get some nice 27 ¼ wheels or rims (current rims steel and rusty)? Or anyone know about long long reach brakes so I can use the 700c’s I have sitting about. Also if I rebuild the old wheels using new rims the old hub bearings appear US but I assume I can find some bearing (sealed type) somewhere, can I get freewheels, spokes and tyres to fit.
What chain should I use that would work with the 5 speed chain set and a more modern cassette, although probably max 6 or 7 speed as no space (width) for a 9 or 10 speed.
So any help or advice would be welcome, point me in the direction of any useful websites and retro part retailers, although I already know the Sheldon Brown one. But I do need to do any work myself and try to keep the budget as low as possible as I’m not really allowed yet another bike.
Cheers
Bean
Ok I have a 1970’s Viscount Tulsa GL, 10 speed. The gold one or it was.
Bought with my own money when I was a teenager in about 1976/77 (ish) and did some day touring and some of nights away with it.
So yes it’s not the best frame about and I’d prefer it was an Aerospce but I have a sentimental attachment to it and want to get it mobile again.
But maybe with some modern components as I have them or new old spec if that’s more cost effective, as some of the old stuff is US.
So I’d prefer a modern STI setup as that’s what I’m used to as its on my other road and CX bikes and I have a 2009 Sora groupset spare but will it work with my old derailleurs and freewheel?
Wheels? I’ve a modern set in the frame but the old brakes won’t reach the rims, too far, so can I get some nice 27 ¼ wheels or rims (current rims steel and rusty)? Or anyone know about long long reach brakes so I can use the 700c’s I have sitting about. Also if I rebuild the old wheels using new rims the old hub bearings appear US but I assume I can find some bearing (sealed type) somewhere, can I get freewheels, spokes and tyres to fit.
What chain should I use that would work with the 5 speed chain set and a more modern cassette, although probably max 6 or 7 speed as no space (width) for a 9 or 10 speed.
So any help or advice would be welcome, point me in the direction of any useful websites and retro part retailers, although I already know the Sheldon Brown one. But I do need to do any work myself and try to keep the budget as low as possible as I’m not really allowed yet another bike.
Cheers
Bean