Atala Albatross info - Please Help!!

drbizzle2011
drbizzle2011 Posts: 5
edited January 2011 in Road general
Hello fellow pedal pushers! I live in sunny Brighton, and down here on the south coast, bikes
are a big part of your identity and there are some great classics to be seen zipping along the seafront on a dry day!
I build custom bikes from old snotters and classics, and I always like to include as much information about them as possible in any blurb, but I am having great difficulty with one of my latest projects in finding out anything at all! I have scoured the net and sent numerous emails to Atala about the Albatross asking for any kind of history or info and all I know is it is Italian and from the early eighties! If you know anything about what I think is a pretty special bike, then please let me know as it would be much appreciated.
Many thanks and happy riding! :D

Here's a pic of the bike, not sure how to post it here - photobucket..?

http://www.facebook.com/bicycleapp#!/ph ... 2195822440
If you don't give 'em wings, they'll never learn to fly.

Comments

  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    Could you post a pic here. I don't have a facebook account and don't plan on getting one. I have a friend who may have an old one sitting in his garage but don't know for certain what model it is. From memory of riding with him 20yrs ago I can pretty much remember all the components and tubing that were on his and may be able to give you some info if it looks like a match.
  • drbizzle2011
    drbizzle2011 Posts: 5
    I don't think you need a facebook account, you can just paste the link into your browser and view the pic.
    I'll have another go at putting up a pic here - couldn't work it out first time! (..help.?)
    If you don't give 'em wings, they'll never learn to fly.
  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    OK, I was able to see the photo. Well, unfortunately it's nothing like my friends Atala but if you have not found this already this person may have some info. http://velospace.org/node/12593.
  • drbizzle2011
    drbizzle2011 Posts: 5
    Yeah I spotted that, mine is now on the site too, but it looks like it's the other dude's bike and not mine! Very confusing website to register and upload..
    If you don't give 'em wings, they'll never learn to fly.
  • drbizzle2011
    drbizzle2011 Posts: 5
    Finally got the pro pics - hope you like the bikes :o)

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/specialbik ... 804889477/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/specialbik ... 804297999/
    If you don't give 'em wings, they'll never learn to fly.

Categories