Viking, Ian Steel replica.

[delthebike]

Went to my clubs Essex groups meeting today and found this oldie treasure. A 1955 Viking Ian Steel Replica. Ian Steel was a top racer in his day and Viking made this model based on his racing bike.
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More of it here Clicky.

[Aidan]

That is so lovely

[hairyhippy]

I think he was called Ian Steel.

Viking Bicycles

I only say because I have one of these frames in the garage in a much poorer condition.

[delthebike]

I think he was called Ian Steel.

Viking Bicycles

I only say because I have one of these frames in the garage in a much poorer condition.

I stand corrected, thank you.

[Mr Larrington]

Nice, though that rear derailleur spoils the effect a bit.

[hubner]

Nice, though that rear derailleur spoils the effect a bit.

Have to agree.

[scott]

That's very nice. And what's a little Suntour among friends, while you're searching for the correct Benelux or whatever? 

[Tom B]

Very nice!  Wonderful 50s colours 

[woollypigs]

I just gotta get me mittens on a frame like that

[Baggy]

It's lovely.  Having read the history of Viking it does make me wonder what happened to all of those bikes that they produced, how many are still in sheds and garages...and how many went to the tip or rusted away...

[Really Ancien]

I quite like the pink Grab Ons, it shows a commitment to actually riding the thing.

Damon.

[scott]

Especially since they were probably red to begin with; red things fade easily in the sun. My red cotton bar tape is passing through pink on its way to warm gray. 

[clarion]

I think I need to take a moment...