Donnay r800 (Alan Record Lugs & CarbonValley Frame) [1987]

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So the mystery of the new-old unknown alu-carbon roadie is solved! Congratulations!
A very interesting reply from A.F. at Alan about the Carbon Valley and Donnay frames, very good of him to take the time to explain the story about their production.
So are you going to get the decal kit or leave it as it is?

Thanks and many thanks to Alan!!!
I'm thinking to leave it as it is...
although it's been used Alan's lugs, is not an alan, so it would be a little bit inconsistent to call alan.

 

[legrandefromage]

 

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ahahah
it's semi-alan

 

[Way2many]

I've got one exactly the same...bought un-branded and then fitted with full Mavic groupset. Now wears "Alan" decals.

Go find it, they look so good.

 

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I've got one exactly the same...bought un-branded and then fitted with full Mavic groupset. Now wears "Alan" decals.

Go find it, they look so good.

I'll order them tomorrow...

I'm so undecided about the seatpost...
This bike will be used more or less 4-5 times a year (usually i ride my old bianchi for the daily commuting, my BICE for the epic ride, or the mtb)... and I can't decide between a classic Thomson Elite (25.0 are available only in black) and a cheaper kalloy one...

 

[Way2many]

Just noticed...straight blade carbon forks, oh lala...very nice!

On the seatpost decision, go for a post with a typical set back of 20-25mm as an in-line will make the handling quite sensitive, these frames have a short wheelbase already so no need to 'adding' more weight on the front.

 

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Just noticed...straight blade carbon forks, oh lala...very nice!

On the seatpost decision, go for a post with a typical set back of 20-25mm as an in-line will make the handling quite sensitive, these frames have a short wheelbase already so no need to 'adding' more weight on the front.

thank you!
and thanks for the valuable suggestion!

 

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a little upgrade
or better... a light upgrade...

new wheels for the old-plastic bike...
Syncros rp1.5 (by dt-swiss) x 1.490gr
with Continental tires and 12-30 10v Ultegra cassette (so my dad can use them also on his Bianchi Via Nirone)

now it's really fast

 

[Way2many]

Decals on the rims a little too bright for me, but the wheels suit it just fine...now get some Alan decals on that frame!!!

 

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Decals on the rims a little too bright for me, but the wheels suit it just fine...now get some Alan decals on that frame!!!

i've got a White set... I'll put them the next weekend