Hello, anyone know about Alan bikes?
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Hello, anyone know about Alan bikes?
Hi everyone, I recently purchased an older Alan bike, made back in the 80's and was wondering if anyone has any idea who was the distributor at that time? Any input would be much appreciated!!
Kerry
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Originally Posted by yellowpumpkin
Hi everyone, I recently purchased an older Alan bike, made back in the 80's and was wondering if anyone has any idea who was the distributor at that time? Any input would be much appreciated!!
Kerry
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https://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h26062896
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Originally Posted by giantcfr1
Sorry I don't but you might be interested in the price this guy has on his. It equates to about $3500:
https://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h26062896
https://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h26062896
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Originally Posted by jemoryl
That isn't just any ordinary screwed-and-glued aluminum Alan, but it appears to have carbon tubes. Also it has Campy Delta brakes, which I understand are a sort of cult item in Japan, no?
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Originally Posted by jemoryl
That isn't just any ordinary screwed-and-glued aluminum Alan, but it appears to have carbon tubes. Also it has Campy Delta brakes, which I understand are a sort of cult item in Japan, no?
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