Folding finds...or is that Finding Folders (Atala and Risce content)
09-04-11 | 09:17 AM
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Folding finds...or is that Finding Folders (Atala and Risce content)
I was at my LBS on Saturday and these were sitting in the back. Being the gullible sort I did leave an offer.
No real clue on the year, probably 60's to early 70's. Both are single speed and need some TLC. The Atala is in the worst condition of the two.
Aaron
No real clue on the year, probably 60's to early 70's. Both are single speed and need some TLC. The Atala is in the worst condition of the two.Aaron
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ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
09-04-11 | 10:29 AM
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Nice details on the gold one (is that the Atala?) I like the integrated rack, the full-wrap chain guard, the fender mounted headlamp, etc.
A friend of mine picked up a similar folder to flip, and it sold pretty quickly. I couldn't resist doing wheelies on it, but I don't know if the hinge mechanism would stand up to much of my abuse
A friend of mine picked up a similar folder to flip, and it sold pretty quickly. I couldn't resist doing wheelies on it, but I don't know if the hinge mechanism would stand up to much of my abuse
09-04-11 | 11:14 AM
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Odd, how these sort of things seem to happen all at the same time. I just picked up a folder last night, totally on a whim. The marquee is a Brillant and it too looks like it's going to need some serious TLC. (This was totally a lark and I have no intention to hang on to it by the way.)
09-04-11 | 11:58 AM
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Yes the Atala is the gold one the Risce is the red.
Aaron
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ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
