FS: Kettler Alu-Rad Strato Aero Frame & Fork
11-14-22, 12:26 PM
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FS: Kettler Alu-Rad Strato Aero Frame & Fork
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11-16-22, 11:57 AM
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Wonder if they came with a proprietary clip system for those shapes. Had to have Had shifters, and even if brifters still need DT stops.
Seriously fascinating little frame.
Any holes for internal routing I am not noticing?
Seriously fascinating little frame.
Any holes for internal routing I am not noticing?
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11-16-22, 03:22 PM
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pics of a complete bike (not this one), shifter mount, cable routing: Sporträder Kettler Strato
pics of the cable routing holes in this frame are shown in the flickr gallery.
pics of the cable routing holes in this frame are shown in the flickr gallery.
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
11-17-22, 04:51 PM
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yea the more I look at this bike the more I like it. How many bikes will you find with a FD tab AND eyelets? Looks well made.
11-26-22, 11:48 AM
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>> Weird, unique, interesting project!
Agreed on all points. They made quite the splash when they came out, since they were much lighter than comparable steel bikes.
And a bargain at the asking price for anyone looking for one.
I don't know the full history of this model, but I should point out that at least the early years of the Alurad were infamous for forks breaking and people getting hurt. Court cases ensued, with the answer being "sports equipment, tough luck, no liability"-- it's how Germany does consumer protection. It's not an industrial nation for nothing.
Not to say that Kettler, which is a reputable company, didn't fix the issue along the way; I'd be suprised if they hadn't. But something to research before going riding with this fork.
cheers -mathias
Agreed on all points. They made quite the splash when they came out, since they were much lighter than comparable steel bikes.
And a bargain at the asking price for anyone looking for one.
I don't know the full history of this model, but I should point out that at least the early years of the Alurad were infamous for forks breaking and people getting hurt. Court cases ensued, with the answer being "sports equipment, tough luck, no liability"-- it's how Germany does consumer protection. It's not an industrial nation for nothing.
Not to say that Kettler, which is a reputable company, didn't fix the issue along the way; I'd be suprised if they hadn't. But something to research before going riding with this fork.
cheers -mathias
