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1961-62 Allegro Special Pista
So the other day, randomly scrolling through the local Buy/Sell app, I stumbled upon this beautiful bike. The components we’re unrecognizable from the pictures, I just noticed it was a lugged track frame & knew I had to have it knowing how uncommon they are. It was a pleasant surprise to arrive and see all the components up close!
Anyway, being the oldest bike I’ve ever had (older than my parents!) and unfamiliar with Allegro, I did extensive research. I’ve read every Allegro thread on this forum! Fortunately, I love to read/research as much as building and riding bikes so it worked out. The owner told me a wonderful story about his father riding this bike at the Velodrome here in SoCal in the late 60’s-70’s and the Kemps. Apparently at some point in the 80’s the bike was attached to an indoor trainer and then sat in the garage for 30+ years until I showed up to buy it with the trainer still attached. According to the Allegro database, the serial number on the seat tube puts it’s manufacture date somewhere between 1961-1962. It also appears to be completely original, all components except for the missing front wheel. The plan is lots of cleaning & polishing, and get her back as close as possible to her former glory. I have a pair of clean period-correct high flange Campy Record track wheels I’m picking up locally this week.Reynolds 531 BB grease-port on shell Original Hand-painted pin-striping Downtube Lettering is painted not decals -Campagnolo fork dropouts -Campagnolo frame dropouts -Campagnolo Record seat post -Campagnolo Pista 165mm crank (151 bcd) -Campagnolo crank bolts/dust caps -Campagnolo 46T Chainring -Campagnolo Chainring bolts -Campagnolo Record Pedals -Campagnolo 16T Track Cog -Campagnolo Axle Nuts -Campagnolo BB assembly -Campagnolo Headset -Cinelli or 3T Stem (?) -Titan (?) handlebars -Bar Tape(?) -Bar Ends(?) -Brampton France track chain -Christophe Toe Clips -Alfredo Binda Leather Toe Straps -Brooks Professional saddle —————————————————- https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...15d25621e.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6ee2a1df4.jpeg |
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That bike is beautiful and that is a heck of a score. The saddle is cracked and likely gone so you may need a replacement. Your plans sound good. I'd use the lightest possible cleaning agents for the paint.
Now that you have one bike older than your parents, what is your plans for a second C&V bike? :) |
Unrelated but I dearly miss my Abarth. 😢
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Added to the Allegro database!
Truly STUNNING example! Bocama 14 type II lugs, too! This may be the single best preserved Allegro I can recall seeing from this era! This is a truly lovely machine, and quite a score! Thank you for sharing it with us! Are there any date codes on the rear hub locknuts? |
I agree with rustystrings, such wonderful condition. Polar opposite of mine.
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Originally Posted by RustyJames
(Post 22516390)
Unrelated but I dearly miss my Abarth. 😢
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Originally Posted by RustyJames
(Post 22516390)
Unrelated but I dearly miss my Abarth. 😢
----- :thumb: VIVA La "double bubble"! :D ----- |
Originally Posted by bikemig
(Post 22516229)
That bike is beautiful and that is a heck of a score. The saddle is cracked and likely gone so you may need a replacement. Your plans sound good. I'd use the lightest possible cleaning agents for the paint.
Now that you have one bike older than your parents, what is your plans for a second C&V bike? :) I have an early 80’s Centurion (older than me) that I’ve stripped down completely that will be getting work done. Nothing fancy but I always liked the two-tone Centurions so it should be fun. 👍🏼 |
Originally Posted by droppedandlost
(Post 22516469)
I agree with rustystrings, such wonderful condition. Polar opposite of mine.
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Originally Posted by rustystrings61
(Post 22516419)
Added to the Allegro database!
Truly STUNNING example! Bocama 14 type II lugs, too! This may be the single best preserved Allegro I can recall seeing from this era! This is a truly lovely machine, and quite a score! Thank you for sharing it with us! Are there any date codes on the rear hub locknuts? I haven’t had the chance. I did read all your Allegro comments in previous threads. Learned a bunch! I’ll take a look when I get home this afternoon and report back. |
Originally Posted by juvela
(Post 22516558)
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:thumb: VIVA La "double bubble"! :D ----- I was waiting for your comment here haha, I also read up on all your past contributions related to Allegro on the forum. Thank you! |
I’m still trying to identify the stem and bars.
it looked identical to a Cinelli of that era however it’s missing the stamping and instead has a ‘Made In Italy’ decal. I’ve managed to loosen the stem, so it can be moved around but it won’t pull out from the head tube so I can see if there is any designation markings or dates. Im guessing it’s not a quill type and its the expanding type (forget the proper name). Side note: All the bearings, rear hub, BB, and headset were super smooth. Even the Campy pedals spun smoothly and the grease was still redish and tacky. |
The Pista cranks are minty considering they're 55+ years old. It’s amazing really.
Unfortunately, there’s a fine scratch over the Campy logo on the drive-side arm and there are areas where the leather toe straps buffed and polished the crank arms to a mirror finish Im guessing from use, but no deep scoring or nicks anywhere. Even the chainring teeth! They’re mint, with no wear or chain indentation. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7c624cb06.jpeg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...39e079ba7.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1f17345ad.jpeg |
Originally Posted by Yune_Garage
(Post 22516556)
Ah, Really? What happened to your Abarth?
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Originally Posted by RustyJames
(Post 22516639)
Sold so I could get something to haul stuff from Home Depot, etc. Best sounding car EVER!! The latest ride is nice but not the same.
The new WRX is very nice! Im still getting used to the fender arches (Has a more Rally look) but I almost got one back when I was deciding to get an Abarth or not. 👍🏼 |
Originally Posted by Yune_Garage
(Post 22516597)
I’m still trying to identify the stem and bars.
it looked identical to a Cinelli of that era however it’s missing the stamping and instead has a ‘Made In Italy’ decal. I’ve managed to loosen the stem, so it can be moved around but it won’t pull out from the head tube so I can see if there is any designation markings or dates. Im guessing it’s not a quill type and its the expanding type (forget the proper name). Side note: All the bearings, rear hub, BB, and headset were super smooth. Even the Campy pedals spun smoothly and the grease was still redish and tacky. |
the Allegro is a thing of beauty and a joy to view...Thanks for sharing and Do take good care of it!
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Originally Posted by VRJAKE
(Post 22516791)
Believe it is a Cinelli stem. 60's Paramounts came with un-marked Cinelli steel stems with that same decal. I've seen more than one of these. Cheers on the wonderfully preserved Allegro. Love those Swiss fade paint schemes!
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Originally Posted by unworthy1
(Post 22516796)
the Allegro is a thing of beauty and a joy to view...Thanks for sharing and Do take good care of it!
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Originally Posted by Yune_Garage
(Post 22516579)
I was waiting for your comment here haha, I also read up on all your past contributions related to Allegro on the forum. Thank you!
:o as you are sure to have learned from your reading the frame's lug pattern is BOCAMA 14/II https://i0.wp.com/2velo.com/wp-conte...54%2C900&ssl=1 the bottom bracket shell is Georg Fischer possible this latter may exhibit a "GF" marking on the underside or a "+GF+" marking the crown may be a Fischer model was well, do not recognise it if it is it may be marked on the underside the cycle's spokes are by Wippermann of Germany - https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...45f1adb500.jpg might be interesting to check to see if the manufacturer fitted the machine with a Wippermann drive chain as well https://velobase.com/CompImages/Chai...5DE311E87.jpeg https://velobase.com/CompImages/Chai...057CDA85D.jpeg the inner faces of the rear hub's axle nuts will give a date confirming marking - https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...090498b763.jpg beautiful job you are doing there with a beautiful machine! :thumb: ----- |
Originally Posted by juvela
(Post 22516893)
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:o as you are sure to have learned from your reading the frame's lug pattern is BOCAMA 14/II the bottom bracket shell is Georg Fischer possible this latter may exhibit a "GF" marking on the underside or a "+GF+" marking the crown may be a Fischer model was well, do not recognise it if it is it may be marked on the underside the cycle's spokes are by Wippermann of Germany - might be interesting to check to see if the manufacturer fitted the machine with a Wippermann drive chain as well the inner faces of the rear hub's axle nuts will give a date confirming marking - beautiful job you are doing there with a beautiful machine! :thumb: ----- I noticed the chain it had on it was stamped ‘Brampton France’ A little stiff but not in bad shape considering the age! https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7e93bd49e.jpeg I’ll definitely take a look at the axle cones for dates as well. Btw the BB shell does have some markings but I’m unable to identify it due to wear but I’ll snap a picture to be sure. |
Some light hand polishing of the forks reveals some shine!
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