Weight limit on ALAN bike
07-13-07 | 05:20 PM
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Weight limit on ALAN bike
You know the old ALAN anodized aluminum bikes? The ones that are lugged with glue used?
I'm not finding much info on them, but these were very light bikes using a technology that "didn't pass the test of time". Does anyone know if there's a weight restriction for the rider on these?
Just curious. There's one on the MPLS CL, and I was just digging around about it.
I'm not finding much info on them, but these were very light bikes using a technology that "didn't pass the test of time". Does anyone know if there's a weight restriction for the rider on these?
Just curious. There's one on the MPLS CL, and I was just digging around about it.
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07-13-07 | 05:29 PM
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From: Irving Heritage District
Bikes: 7-Eleven Eddy Merckx, Vitus Futural, Catamount FRS, Colnago SL, SS MTB
I have a late-80s Vitus that is glued like the ALANs are, and I weigh over 200#. It feels like riding a wet noodle, but then it always felt that way.
07-13-07 | 05:58 PM
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I weigh 230, and rode one for a while before selling it. They are nice bikes - light and fast.
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07-13-07 | 06:33 PM
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From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
I have one and I ride it occasionally now. I weigh in excess of 200lbs. They are lighter than an average steel frame, but not that much lighter - without stripping it and just comparing it with a bike of similar specs., I would estimate that it is a pound to 1 1/2 lbs lighter. It has a comfortable ride similar to steel.
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07-14-07 | 06:36 AM
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Squirrel
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From: Winfield, KS
Bikes: Borthwick Touring bike, 83 Schwinn Peloton, 94 Scott Cheyenne, ?? Bianchi Torino
Thanks. I was talking to a guy that owned one and he said it was for about a 130 lb rider.... so I thought I'd ask the experts...
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07-14-07 | 08:27 AM
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If you want a really experienced answer, contact Peter Guy at Guywires:
https://www.guywires.com/
He has repaired bonded aluminum frames for years, and he's pretty cool to talk to.
Personally, I'm 235#, and my Vitus 979 has been a dream to ride.
https://www.guywires.com/
He has repaired bonded aluminum frames for years, and he's pretty cool to talk to.
Personally, I'm 235#, and my Vitus 979 has been a dream to ride.
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