Recent content by madmax

I do appreciate Citoyen du monde's interpretation of a retro classic roadbike posted on the Sept. RBOTM thread. Instead of applying a date he judges the character of the bike and most importantly the type of components it was built to accommodate as his guide. Very simple, very clever. .

What is a Retro Classic Road Bike ? I know this question has been asked before, but I couldn't find a suitable or definitive answer in this forum. Perhaps there isn't one. For me, as general rule, a classic retro road bike has to have down-tube or bar-end shifters, or older styles. And I...

I like every bike this month, they are all very nice, however IMO two entries are extraordinary. The Marastoni for it's age, rarity and originality, and The Alan because it's the best one I have ever seen, a beauty. I too find it impossible to consider any bike produced after the 1980's as...

. Nice choice toomski, I like that Guerciotti too, from Ray Dobbins collection. I also like Greg Softley's collection and could choose any number of his bikes as my favourite. His Colnago C35 is amazing - it's a lot of bling; you'd never ride it, but what a bike to have on your wall. He...

. Hi Mark, Congratulations, great story and a great bike. I think the hunt for parts is all part of the fun, even though it doesn't seem like it sometimes. You must be very satisfied with the result after waiting 25 years for this bike. Your story reminds me of my own except in 1985...

. WOW :oops: .

. Here is my 1984 Moser Grand Sport. With the Cromovelato frame, chrome wheels and fork, it's the shiniest bike I have ever owned. More photos at :- https://picasaweb.google.com/1173982344 ... escoMoser# .

. Well it looks like your memory is very sound Citoyen du monde, I'm envious. Good idea to look up the bulgier.net Catalogs. I have that list too but I didn't know what year the bikes were from. I haven't studied every brand on the list though. Do you know if they are all from 1981...

. I really love toomski's Peugeot PR10, its eye-catching - closely followed by Spokesmann's Carlton in the nice garden. BUT - I just can't go past Citoyen du monde's Cinelli with that magnificent history, a real collectors bike. Congratulations, you are very lucky to have it. .

. Shamus' Alan and mikee's 1992 British Eagle Carbon Pro look like the same frame to me. I think Alan were one of the first, or maybe the very first, to use carbon fibre in their frames - any experts ??? I know they made frames for other bike manufacturers, especially in aluminum...

Thanks for asking this question Simplex, I have also tried to find the correct answer as I have two 1970's bikes with braze-on front derailleurs. One also has internal cabling along the top-tube for the rear brake cable, and internal cabling for the front and rear derailleurs from a braze-on...

Hi IWGO Your frame is the Alan Competition model manufactured September 1980. See these threads for more info on your frame. http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=62375 http://www.lfgss.com/thread34707.html You can get some great ALAN decals from Cyclomondo on ebay to...

If I could take home any of these bikes, which would it be ???? The Carlton looks in stunning shape, but I know I would take the MASI - hands down. Beautiful bike Slotcar - as usual.

. DECALS / TRANSFERS / STICKERS from CYCLOMONDO Just a bit of feedback, I recently purchased some ALAN decals from Cyclomondo on ebay. He had five ALAN styles to choose from, I needed style D. I must say I am very happy with them, very high quality materials used and they look...

[The 7400 callipers are period correct] It's a completely original period bike, same as the day it was built in 1985 by John Abeni of Europa Cycles. It's been unused and stored for 25 years until January this year. I had to replace a few perishables - tyres, bar tape, cables, brake hoods...