Allegro ID
12-07-16, 07:01 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Amsterdam
Posts: 1,681
Bikes: 1980 Koga-Miyata Gentsluxe-S, 1998 Eddy Merckx Corsa 01, 1983 Tommasini Racing, 2012 Gulf Western CAAD10, 1980 Univega Gran Premio
Mentioned: 48 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 599 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
7 Posts
Allegro ID
A friend who just got into road bikes this summer has asked me about his father's 'cool old bike in the garage.'
Allegro
I tried to guide him through what photos to take, but after a couple of return trips to the garage this is what he sent me.
AllegroBadge
AllegroRD
My guess is it's a 1970s touring model. It's in much worse shape than I imagined. My friend was born in England, while his parent's were there (I think diplomats), and his father apparently bought it while overseas. I know Allegro is a Swiss brand, but not much else. He couldn't find any identifying stickers on it, but said there was a stamp that seemed to say 'BcM'.
His dad must be shorter, too, because my friend is 6' and that is a smallish frame. It's apparently been stored for decades. He's curious to have any info on it.
AllegroI tried to guide him through what photos to take, but after a couple of return trips to the garage this is what he sent me.
AllegroBadgeAllegroRDMy guess is it's a 1970s touring model. It's in much worse shape than I imagined. My friend was born in England, while his parent's were there (I think diplomats), and his father apparently bought it while overseas. I know Allegro is a Swiss brand, but not much else. He couldn't find any identifying stickers on it, but said there was a stamp that seemed to say 'BcM'.
His dad must be shorter, too, because my friend is 6' and that is a smallish frame. It's apparently been stored for decades. He's curious to have any info on it.
Save
12-08-16, 08:13 AM
#2
Senior Member
Kevindale-
That does not look like a Swiss Allegro. The BCM identifies the Bocama lugs. The bike itself appears to be British built based on the braze-on fork light fixture and the steel crankset. I would say it's an entry level bike based on the hanger style derailleur tab and the other equipment. It would be worth cleaning up but does not seem to be a hidden treasure although it may have real emotional resonance for your friend.
That does not look like a Swiss Allegro. The BCM identifies the Bocama lugs. The bike itself appears to be British built based on the braze-on fork light fixture and the steel crankset. I would say it's an entry level bike based on the hanger style derailleur tab and the other equipment. It would be worth cleaning up but does not seem to be a hidden treasure although it may have real emotional resonance for your friend.
12-08-16, 09:21 AM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Alta California
Posts: 10,271
Mentioned: 292 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2366 Post(s)
Liked 612 Times
in
499 Posts
Originally Posted by bertinjim
Kevindale-
That does not look like a Swiss Allegro. The BCM identifies the Bocama lugs. The bike itself appears to be British built based on the braze-on fork light fixture and the steel crankset. I would say it's an entry level bike based on the hanger style derailleur tab and the other equipment. It would be worth cleaning up but does not seem to be a hidden treasure although it may have real emotional resonance for your friend.
That does not look like a Swiss Allegro. The BCM identifies the Bocama lugs. The bike itself appears to be British built based on the braze-on fork light fixture and the steel crankset. I would say it's an entry level bike based on the hanger style derailleur tab and the other equipment. It would be worth cleaning up but does not seem to be a hidden treasure although it may have real emotional resonance for your friend.
Allegro Cycles England | CycleChat Cycling Forum
There is also an Australian company which has employed the name for a line of machines from Taiwan:
https://diggari.com.au/allegro/
-----
12-08-16, 09:56 AM
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Amsterdam
Posts: 1,681
Bikes: 1980 Koga-Miyata Gentsluxe-S, 1998 Eddy Merckx Corsa 01, 1983 Tommasini Racing, 2012 Gulf Western CAAD10, 1980 Univega Gran Premio
Mentioned: 48 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 599 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 7 Times
in
7 Posts
Originally Posted by bertinjim
Kevindale-
That does not look like a Swiss Allegro. The BCM identifies the Bocama lugs. The bike itself appears to be British built based on the braze-on fork light fixture and the steel crankset. I would say it's an entry level bike based on the hanger style derailleur tab and the other equipment. It would be worth cleaning up but does not seem to be a hidden treasure although it may have real emotional resonance for your friend.
That does not look like a Swiss Allegro. The BCM identifies the Bocama lugs. The bike itself appears to be British built based on the braze-on fork light fixture and the steel crankset. I would say it's an entry level bike based on the hanger style derailleur tab and the other equipment. It would be worth cleaning up but does not seem to be a hidden treasure although it may have real emotional resonance for your friend.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
alex78
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11
06-27-16 02:43 PM
sloar
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
3
08-07-13 06:34 AM
bahnfire
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
2
04-26-13 11:43 PM
