Originally Posted by
palmaruivo
Thank you Bianchigirll
From what I've read, I think this is a Alan Competition frame (
Alan Super Record and Competition - The differences) and the number (188) I think that means it's from January 1988. But i don't know what means CMB before the number. I think it's the model, but witch one?
You are correct, this is a Competition. Older frames had a different numbering system than this one (mine is a 80 Super Record). The fascinating thing about these frames is that they won the world cyclocross championships for several years in the 1970's - but they were badged as Guerciotti frames - which is one reason the Competition has no ALAN engraving on the fork. These are great all-around riding bikes for the "lighter mass" cyclist, and with aggressive cyclocross tires and a wide gear range make passable "mountain bikes" if you ride with a bit of finesse and remember you have no suspension to forgive your errors in guiding around obstacles.