Right, this is a bit of a rare one..
Its a ladies Viking Mileater early 1950s, which was restored 5 years ago by the Union Cycle Works in South east London. The bike had a full blast and enamel respray with original colours, lug lining and decals. Where there were old or slightly rusted elements they sourced original parts or replaced with of the era Velo Orange components, this has some really lovely and rare parts including the Simplex gearset and lever. Colour is a buttery cream, reframe to match original palette. There are some small chips to the paint (see photos), these could easily be touched up, overall in great condition, ready to take on a new adventure, please see full specification below:
Frame - Viking Mileater cream, gold lug lining with period decals
Headset - Velo Orange Tange sealed bearing
Handlebars - Original Alloy GB moustache bars
Brake levers - Original Alloy GB/ dia compe
Brakes - GB coureur Hiduminium
Cables - original red outer simplex cabling with rare copper cable clip
Bell - Velo Orange - Brass
Crankset - Gipiemme alloy crank on sealed velo Orange BB british thread
Stem - Original GB Alloy stem
Wheels - front - sturmey archer dyno hub laced onto alloy rim/ rear - 5 speed
Mud guards - Hammered alloy velo orange
Tyres - Panaracer Pasela tour guard
Gears - 5 speed Simplex gear set - rare frame shifter pressed and of the period
Pedals - Original Philips in great condition
Rear Rack - sorry not included
Saddle - sorry not included
Handlebar tape - Perforated Velo Orange brown Leather
If you broke this bike down and sold it as separate parts it would be worth a considerable amount of money.
Grab yourself an original piece of cycling history.
All measurements centre tube to centre tube:
Top distance - 560
Seat tube - 520
Down tube -530
Head tube - 100
Wheel size 27 x 1 1/4
WE ARE ALSO SELLING ITS BROTHER : A MENS VERSION OF THIS BIKE SIMILARLY RESTORED, A REAL STUNNER IN POSTBOX RED.
Selling lots over coming weeks due to house move including other bike bits, vintage furniture etc. Check other items.
£325
Collection from SE5 London please.
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Rare Ladies Viking Mileater - fully restored
Right, this is a bit of a rare one..
Its a ladies Viking Mileater early 1950s, which was restored 5 years ago by the Union Cycle Works in South east London. The bike had a full blast and enamel respray with original colours, lug lining and decals. Where there were old or slightly rusted elements they sourced original parts or replaced with of the era Velo Orange components, this has some really lovely and rare parts including the Simplex gearset and lever. Colour is a buttery cream, reframe to match original palette. There are some small chips to the paint (see photos), these could easily be touched up, overall in great condition, ready to take on a new adventure, please see full specification below:
Frame - Viking Mileater cream, gold lug lining with period decals
Headset - Velo Orange Tange sealed bearing
Handlebars - Original Alloy GB moustache bars
Brake levers - Original Alloy GB/ dia compe
Brakes - GB coureur Hiduminium
Cables - original red outer simplex cabling with rare copper cable clip
Bell - Velo Orange - Brass
Crankset - Gipiemme alloy crank on sealed velo Orange BB british thread
Stem - Original GB Alloy stem
Wheels - front - sturmey archer dyno hub laced onto alloy rim/ rear - 5 speed
Mud guards - Hammered alloy velo orange
Tyres - Panaracer Pasela tour guard
Gears - 5 speed Simplex gear set - rare frame shifter pressed and of the period
Pedals - Original Philips in great condition
Rear Rack - sorry not included
Saddle - sorry not included
Handlebar tape - Perforated Velo Orange brown Leather
If you broke this bike down and sold it as separate parts it would be worth a considerable amount of money.
Grab yourself an original piece of cycling history.
All measurements centre tube to centre tube:
Top distance - 560
Seat tube - 520
Down tube -530
Head tube - 100
Wheel size 27 x 1 1/4
WE ARE ALSO SELLING ITS BROTHER : A MENS VERSION OF THIS BIKE SIMILARLY RESTORED, A REAL STUNNER IN POSTBOX RED.
Selling lots over coming weeks due to house move including other bike bits, vintage furniture etc. Check other items.
£325
Collection from SE5 London please.
Any questions please text 07779666309
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