WGB 

This one for sale locally.

I suspect it's taller than 23 inch. If I go, look I'll ensure seat post and stem aren't stuck.

"Vintage Atala track bike, single speed, 1972, chrome plated.
23 inch frame, Columbus tubing.
Some original Campagnolo parts.
Bike has been modified with single freewheel, brakes for commuting, but will supply fixed cog if wanted.
Kind of unique; won't see many like this.
$250 or best offer"

I do like the idea of "best offer".....

juvela

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lug pattern Prugnat 62/d, a favourite of Cesare

frame size may be marked in two places on underside of bottom bracket shell:



serial should be in residence on side of seat tube about five cm below seat lug

expect to commence 72A____



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abdon 

I think the hodge-podge of parts is very problematic, it would be expensive to sort that out. I would value it as the value of the frame and not more. Even that is generous, frames with parts attached tend to be less expensive that bare frames, go figure.

Also location-location-location. I'm in Alaska, the season is all but over, bikes don't move. If I was really lusting after that frame and wanted to ride it I would offer $100 and be happy to have tried and walk away. It is cute, and it is early.

WGB 

Thank you both.

I have to admit I'm kind of intrigued by it. I did wonder what the seat post is, presumably Campagnolo or other Italian one. Not sure about levers. As you say parts would require some changes. I would have thought a true track frame alone would be north of $200. I had thought of a $200 offer based on the view true track bikes I'd seen for sale

Interesting bike.

juvela

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yes, the modern chainset and pedal set is a first class eyesore

they would cry out for early excisementation

wonder if crown originally drilled
would be interesting to examine hole
me guess be that its edges shall show bare steel

may have begun life as a true track machine before someone turned it into more of a trainer...


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Senrab62 

I believe the 74 & 75 models both came drilled for front (and rear) from the factory. I cannot find the catalogs now, but will look later. I have one that is a 74 and it's definitely factory specced.

OP - the frame on this one is miles cleaner than mine. I have mine listed for more (I paid more) and had similar crummy parts as part of a hodge podge. Also, these do not keep original forks, so if original that is not rare per se, but I have seen many with replacement forks.

It's a chrome vintage track bike. In my market, that would be sold pretty quickly. In my estimation it's a good deal, but not a steal.

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abdon 

I take it you didn't notice the heavy steel bicycle stand on a track bike?

juvela

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far as am able to notice there be no stand present



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WGB 

this is how temptation gets reinforced...
​​​​​​In my market, that would be sold pretty quickly. In my estimation it's a good deal, but not a steal

WGB 

"If" the seller was interested in my offer, would correct cranks and pedals be Campagnolo Pista??

juvela

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yes, original Record or Nuovo Record since it already has Record hubs, headset, saddle pillar

partial Record track ensemble from catalogue Nr. 16 of 1968 -

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obrentharris 

If you decide to equip it period correct the Suntour Superbe Pro crankset might sell for enough to offset a good bit of your expense.
Brent

WGB 

It appears the seller is ignoring me as bike still listed. Oh, well. there will be others......

79pmooney

No purist here. A nice steel track frame outfit with a 144 BCD SunTour Superbe crankset? Wow? And sweet! Esp if those are 1/8" rings (though probably not with a FW).

I have zero issue with someone actually riding a bike and putting on worthy equipment (like the best available at that time). Well, if perhaps the bike was a gem of a DeRosa or the like. But a nice, working track bike?

zukahn1 

Nice bike for what it is a old school SS trainer there just isn't a lot of demand for SS trainers in most markets. So a would say $200-300 depending on market and I would expect it to take while to sell. So I would say be patient and offer $150-200 in a couple of weeks.

Fahrenheit531 

How often do these show up on my local craigslist?
How badly do I want one of these? Will I be kicking myself when it sells to someone else?
Am I really going to feel that extra fifty bucks years later when I'm still enjoying the bike?

Questions I ask myself when in your situation. Depending on your answers the bike may well be worth $250.

WGB 

Seller replied and is out of town.

He advised he will be in touch....

veganbikes

Gotta agree with 79pmooney it is not like it s a modern modern crankset it is from the 80s and good equipment. Sure a proper full Record track set from back in the day would be the best fit but it looks like a good rider and could have a lot of fun and if absolutely needed be you could sell the Superbe Pro crankset and recoup some money.

In terms of the heavy steel kickstand that was in a photo of a different bike to help show where serial number would be.

I know it is a bit of sacrilege here but I want a practical bike for riding so the cranks would likely stay. If I were building a show bike probably an Atala would not be the top choice unless is really mint condition. The patina on it and the way it is set up was probably a practical set up for the current owner and is kind of cooler in a way then a perfect immaculate bike (though I do love those and love seeing them but they are harder to ride simply because they are so nice you don't want to run a risk of damage)

bikingshearer 

Maybe it's just me, but it just might be that the rear brake would work better if, oh, I don't know, there were a cable between it and the brake lever.

Or, if you don't want to do that, maybe just take of the rear brake altogether?

xiaoman1 

abdon,
It appears as ther example beau=ing shown is not the bike in question…..I would agree that these do not come up very often AND since the seller is going to get back to WGB, he may have a deal pending.
Best, Ben
Good luck……WGB

WGB 

I just bought an exceptional Miele to act as my winter bike. Problem is, it's too nice to ride on salted roads. So I might still need a winter bike - and yet i still look at this bike? I must be mental!

repechage

if it fits, I think it is a solid deal.
too bad.

WGB 

It appears that I didn't make the cut. Sold to first bidder.