World's Best Steel Atala
07-23-06 | 06:49 PM
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The Recycled Cycler
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Bikes: Real Steel. Really. Ti is cool, too !
World's Best Steel Atala
Well, at least I think it's a pretty cool bike.
I got if off eBay early this summer. It was a bargain. The original owner had developed a serious condition right after buying it in late 80's and never rode it more than a few times. It sat in garage and storage for almost 20 years, until he and his wife decided to part with it this year. I did not have to do much work on it - new cables/bar tape/adjust derailleurs and pedals. Just a few scratches here and there. I may take it to Cirque du Cyclisme next year and win Best Unrestored/Original Italian !!!
I love vintage steel.
I got if off eBay early this summer. It was a bargain. The original owner had developed a serious condition right after buying it in late 80's and never rode it more than a few times. It sat in garage and storage for almost 20 years, until he and his wife decided to part with it this year. I did not have to do much work on it - new cables/bar tape/adjust derailleurs and pedals. Just a few scratches here and there. I may take it to Cirque du Cyclisme next year and win Best Unrestored/Original Italian !!!
I love vintage steel.
Last edited by markwebb; 02-17-07 at 10:43 PM.
07-23-06 | 06:55 PM
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The Recycled Cycler
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Bikes: Real Steel. Really. Ti is cool, too !
All Campy (jury's out as if it Athena or Record but it's higher end Campy from 80's) in near mint unrestored condition for $250. Spent a few more $bucks$$ on new cables and cable housings plus bar tape, so whole bike was put on road for around $300. I don't have the Campy pedals on it for riding - I'll save those for the Cirque du Cyclisme next year !
