Alan - Then & Now
12-10-23 | 05:04 PM
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Bikes: 1977 Tom Kellogg Nr. 27 - 1984 Bob Jackson - 1987 Alpineer - 1999 Bianchi - 2002 LeMond Buenos Aries- 2007 Specialized Tarmac Pro - 2024 Gravity 29er 2-Speed Rigid MTB
Alan - Then & Now
I've always wanted an Alan frame. And someday, I'll probably buy one. I did not realize they were still in business until recently. I don't know if it's the same company or if somebody has bought the name or what. They appear to still be in Italy. But they are offering some really cool modern frames painted to resemble the vintage aluminum glued lug version. I want one of each!
12-13-23 | 06:36 AM
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Website shows them as still in existence, still located in Italy. Bikes available in aluminum/scandium and carbon fiber.
Alan Bikes, Italy
Road, cyclocross and gravel models listed. E-shopping commerce is listed also. A quick google search gives plenty of links for the firm, shops that carry their offerings, and marque history. Several hits here at bike forums.net.
Almost picked up a very nice Alan, from the mid70’s, at the favorite LBS here in Pensacola, a few years back. Tunes were blue anodized, all Campy Nuovo Record, MAVIC GP-4 rims. Even my size for stand over, 56cm. If I hadn’t been in the middle of building the Drillium Dude Medici Pro-Strada I’d have snapped it up. On consignment at the shop, it ended up selling at $350.00.
Bill
Alan Bikes, Italy
Road, cyclocross and gravel models listed. E-shopping commerce is listed also. A quick google search gives plenty of links for the firm, shops that carry their offerings, and marque history. Several hits here at bike forums.net.
Almost picked up a very nice Alan, from the mid70’s, at the favorite LBS here in Pensacola, a few years back. Tunes were blue anodized, all Campy Nuovo Record, MAVIC GP-4 rims. Even my size for stand over, 56cm. If I hadn’t been in the middle of building the Drillium Dude Medici Pro-Strada I’d have snapped it up. On consignment at the shop, it ended up selling at $350.00.
Bill
12-13-23 | 11:10 AM
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Not a lot of C&V bike interest in NW Florida, when that Alan stayed on the floor so long, that like to have driven me up the wall wanting to buy it. Tight money at the time, the Medici took up what extra I could save.
The few of us that ride and/or build vintage around here are lone riders and no one seems interested in group events or gatherings.
The construction didn’t even phase me, pinning the lugged joints is an option, if needed.
Bill
The few of us that ride and/or build vintage around here are lone riders and no one seems interested in group events or gatherings.
The construction didn’t even phase me, pinning the lugged joints is an option, if needed.
Bill
12-13-23 | 02:03 PM
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I looked into buying their cantilever cross frame and couldn't ever figure out how. Never listed on their outlet page. No response to email/contact form or FB. Their USA dealer is Dean custom bikes, which also didn't respond to email, and that makes sense as there doesn't appear to be any Alan info on their site.
Oddly enough Alan does seem to do consistent business with Japanese bike shops but the runaround to get one in that manner was too much.
Oddly enough Alan does seem to do consistent business with Japanese bike shops but the runaround to get one in that manner was too much.
12-14-23 | 04:51 PM
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It looks like, for us USA riders, this shop in Germany might be the way to get one. Shop4Cross is the name.
Shop4Cross Alan Page
Shop4Cross Alan Page
12-15-23 | 03:36 AM
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Bikes: Especialy Alan, but also Empella, Cascarsi, Gazelle, Bianchi, CJV, Sirocco, Berkers etcetera
12-15-23 | 04:18 AM
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They were offering them last year.
They were offering them last year.
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12-15-23 | 05:01 AM
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Bikes: Especialy Alan, but also Empella, Cascarsi, Gazelle, Bianchi, CJV, Sirocco, Berkers etcetera
