Kästle is an Austrian firm,producing ski-equipment since 1924.In the late eighties Italian bicycle confectioner Atala became the owner of the Kästle brand,so low-and mid-priced bikes arrived to the Austrian and Italian market(distributed by Benetton Sportsystem) with a name known from ski-sport.
This bike is a "stock old" one,it has spent a dozen years in its box till last
Xmas. The frame was made in Taiwan,the bike was assembled in Italy.
DiaCompe V-brakes,Joytech hubs and Kalloy seatpost are also from the Far-East. Crankset( Biopace),chain(HG),rear sprockets and both derailleurs
(Acera-X) are Shimano. Alu-rims are Italian FIR products,the tires are Czech Rubenas,saddle(leather edition) and the handle-cuffs are from Ritchey(also made in Taiwan).
Although it's a full rigid steel bike, it handles and rides beautifully: it's a joyfull cycle...
This bike is a "stock old" one,it has spent a dozen years in its box till last
Xmas. The frame was made in Taiwan,the bike was assembled in Italy.
DiaCompe V-brakes,Joytech hubs and Kalloy seatpost are also from the Far-East. Crankset( Biopace),chain(HG),rear sprockets and both derailleurs
(Acera-X) are Shimano. Alu-rims are Italian FIR products,the tires are Czech Rubenas,saddle(leather edition) and the handle-cuffs are from Ritchey(also made in Taiwan).
Although it's a full rigid steel bike, it handles and rides beautifully: it's a joyfull cycle...