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Old 30th September 2008   #1
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A "spares or repair" Alan frame and forks

I'm honestly not sure if this is worth anything, but I thought it must be worth a post. This Alan frame/fork has taken a hit from the front in it's past life. Forks don't look quite right, and there appears to be a little hump in the top tube, near the "lug".
One thing this bike does have going for it is the fact it's an Alan, meaning it literally is glued together. I don't know if it's possible, but tube replacement on one of these has to be easier than on a normal frame.

These are a couple of pictures of the bike built up, and you can see that it looks a little odd. I honestly can't decide if it's just a fork issue (they're defiantly bent) and this hump in the top tube is something else, perhaps butting? hmm..anyway. Anyone fancy a challenge?



This link shows some pictures of a similar frame so you can the idea of some of the features. Mine's a 56/56 though.
http://flickr.com/photos/timandmegan/sets/72157604865467114/
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Old 30th September 2008   #2
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Just seen the other threads - seems to be broken stuff day!
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Old 30th September 2008   #3
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"Defiantly bent"? As in well out of the closet?
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Old 30th September 2008   #4
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Old 30th September 2008   #5
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to put it politely-its shagged. Throw away job on the frame, you'd never re-tube it. The hump in the top tube means its "humped" ie f*cked. A shame but there it is.

RIP Alan
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Old 30th September 2008   #6
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Ah well, shit happens eh? It's just SO pretty. Might have to think of another use for it I think
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