Alan Super Record 1986

[FINNEY1973]

Very nice. I have one too, also in red but from 1980

From the image searches I did there doesn't seem any difference between the very first and very last of this frame during it's production. Nice frames though, scarce in good condition.

 

[kingbling]

Its nice to see the effort put in to these bikes never cheap but always worth it (to the owner at least)
Nice build Finney

 

[Mike Muz]

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Looks like you've given it a new lease of life mates, well done.

Now for first ride pictures, in the Sun!

Mike

 

[FINNEY1973]

Its nice to see the effort put in to these bikes never cheap but always worth it (to the owner at least)
Nice build Finney

Cheers KB. I reckon the secret is finding a solid, unmolested frame / fork. Everything from the there on in is patience and some cash. This one ate more than I'd liked but such is life.

 

[FINNEY1973]

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Looks like you've given it a new lease of life mates, well done.

Now for first ride pictures, in the Sun!

Mike

I reckon it's a slight improvement on the as purchased picture. You're correct, needs a sunny day ride - those tubs might need changing first, they'll get eaten alive by the roads in these parts :facepalm:

 

[rusty bodie]

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The C Record version is the stuff that my early '80s dreams were made of! Just imagine walking in to your local bike shop and seeing that hanging from the ceiling . . . absolutely beautiful! Well done, that man!

 

[FINNEY1973]

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The C Record version is the stuff that my early '80s dreams were made of! Just imagine walking in to your local bike shop and seeing that hanging from the ceiling . . . absolutely beautiful! Well done, that man!

It would be so good to walk into an 80's bike shop! Far better than the sterile offerings of today. It's lovely stuff the C-record - the brake levers are superb; not sure why the 'powergrade' technology didn't take off - it's brilliant and unlike any action from any other levers. Really re-assuring and solid - and that's with a set of Delta's :shock:

 

[rusty bodie]

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If ever you get the chance, then go into https://www.procyclehire.com/ and check out the "Shelf Art" on display - you'll think you've died and gone to Retro Heaven!! The books alone are worth the visit and to be enjoyed after a hard day in the saddle over a nice beer or coffee served up at their counter/ bar .. .