Rik's Viscount Bicycle

The history of the Viscount is that it was originally manufactured by an English company called Lambert, and then all the parts were purchased and marketed by Yamaha International.

Here is an interesting and fairly comprehensive article about Lambert / Viscount.

I logged many miles on my Viscount in New York City, New Jersey, and finally in Washington State. These miles took their toll on the original parts, and at this time, the only original components are the frame, handlebars and brakes. 

Viscount sales brochure

Bicycling magazine road test