Vintage Alan build

Posted on Wed 11th, July 2012

• #1

Gunscrossed

I picked up this frame from the sales section,
http://www.lfgss.com/thread88115.html

I'd like to build it up with period parts, I was thinking of going with Shimano 600 Arabesque, any other suggestions?
• #2

s.walrus

I've got a 600 Arabesque set on my tourer, it's rather lovely (using modern BR-650 brakes though). If you are patient you can get a group together quite reasonably from eBay. Maybe something less twiddly and more French would suit the better though?
• #3

Gunscrossed

Thanks for the reply! I know these originally came with Campagnolo so that may be the way to go?
• #4

Gunscrossed

Frame arrived today and it's a thing of beauty! Will be a slow burn Campag build.
• #5

.gaz.

Was just thinking how nice that frame would be with arabesque parts. Maybe it's the palm fronds on the headtube that make it work! Incongruous doesn't always mean ugly.
• #6

vcballbat

go super record, super cool !
• #7

Eugine85

I've got an Alan Super Record, in blue. It's my pride and joy. You'll love it when you finish building it up and get to ride it. Have fun!

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