Fastab Track Bike?
06-19-13, 09:28 PM
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Fastab Track Bike?
I recently came in possession of a Fastab track bike I believe to be from the 70's. It's super light, just under 18 pounds, steel frame, TA cranks, Fiamme stem, Ruban Bleu tubulars. Of course looking for a price but also any new information would certainly be appreciated!
The only info I've been able to find on Fastab was here in these forums. Essentially Fastab was a custom frame and bicycle company run by a man named Tom Boyden in Garland Texas in the 70's.
The only info I've been able to find on Fastab was here in these forums. Essentially Fastab was a custom frame and bicycle company run by a man named Tom Boyden in Garland Texas in the 70's.
06-20-13, 06:40 AM
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You obviously found my previous post on Fastab. Given the fact that you could purchase Fastabs in a semi-finished state with the filing, painting and decal application being performed by the owner, the finish workmanship and consequent value could be all over the map.
06-20-13, 07:43 AM
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18 lbs. is not that light for a track bike, by the appearance of the fork blades it is probably a Sprint bike with heavier tubing, at least the forks. My similar sized track bike for the period is 18lbs+/- depending on the wheels but it has steel bar and stem, heavier cranks and Columbus PS tubing.
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