OK, good points everyone.

Yes, I may be known as the "Panasonic guy" but my real love back when I started road cycling in 1985 were the work of art Italian bikes. Even as an 11 year old kid back then you could tell they were special. I loved the Ciocc and Colnagos especially but anything with SLX and Campagnolo made my heart beat a little faster. ;-)

The funny thing is that I literally stumbled across this Atala. It wasn't a brand I was very familiar with but I figured it would be a good starter bike for restoration. Now I should admit that I'm pretty darn OCD when it comes to projects like this. Case in point? My car. Some years ago after buying my Audi S4 I decided I wanted to add a little oomph to the power equation. Several months later I had replaced every suspension bit, exhaust system, and done loads of work under the hood. End result...


I know it is a very slippery slope with bicycles as well. ;-)
No, I would not be racing it (the Pinarello Paris would be used for that) so this Atala would end up as a fair weather pleasure rider... much like a vintage Ferrari or something.

I know in the U.S. this bike came with Dura Ace but I've been thinking classic Campy might be a bit more fitting if I were to go through with the whole deal. Not sure I'd pop for the Record stuff though. Would it be a sin to use a Chorus or other group on this Atala? (Once again, I say that now... then the slippery slope takes me for a ride. Whoa!) haha