William, I had an Alan aluminum frame (Super Record model) which I bought about 3-4 years ago, built it up, rode it on and off for a couple of years, and sold it last year. It was a very comfy bike. It was my main commuter for a while. I kept hearing how the aluminum would fatigue and eventually fail on these frames. I had no problems with mine. But all this talk made me kind of paranoid of riding it. So when I started hearing a creak around the bottom bracket, it got me worried until I repositioned the clamp-on front derailleur with a little grease, and voila, creak be gone. I have seen photos of other Alans where one of the head lugs would split. That's the end of those frames. Components? I would think mine was Campy Super Record originally. My goal in building mine up was as much Campy as I could, and at least the rest Italian components. I'd encourage you to build it and enjoy riding it, until you too get paranoid about riding it. Then get a nice lugged steel frame to replace it.
Drew Ellison Everett, Washington USA
On Oct 13, 2009, at 1:53 PM, William Trail wrote:
> Hi guys
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> Need some advice, I just got a ALAN frame fron the early 70's, and
> would like to know if this aluminium frame is worth the rescue and
> the price.
> I am paying $100.00 dollars for the frame, fork and seat post, the
> frame is in regular condition.
> Are this frames strong enough to be used? lets say for a sunday ride?
> What components it used to have back in those days?
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> Thanks
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> William Trail
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