Can anyone help

[Dave C]

Hi All, Got a ALAN Racing Cycle ( Circa 1970's) Light Blue with the Chrome lugs. Campagnolo bits etc. Can anyone tell me anything about these. Used it a few times, great cycle but most of the time its hanging in the garage. A lot of other cyclists have commented on it as its an eye catcher but no-one really knows much about them.

Would be great to get a bit of info!!

Cheers

 

[swee'pea99]

Sheldon say...


ALAN

An early attempt at aluminum. Reliability should be considered. The bike still lives on today in its cyclocross version as either Alan or Guerciotti aluminum. The Alan frames were very attractive and very light. They featured some interesting engraving on the lugs. Unlike today's modern aluminum, these have a soft ride. Many enjoy riding these, especially lightweight or particularly smooth riders. It was common to deck out an Alan with special lightweight trick components. For a nice N.R. Alan road model figure perhaps $650. S.R. is probably more appropriate, perhaps worth $750. With some correct early lightweight goodies perhaps maybe more. The name "ALAN" is actually an acronym for the Italian equivalent of "ALuminum ANodized."
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[Dave C]

That's great thanks, I'd better keep it in good condition could be a collectors piece!

Thanks again