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ATALA 50s-60s?
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juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
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@kccomet -
the crown on your machine is Agrati item N. 000.8529 and is part of Agrati lug ensemble "AMERICA"
it is a semi-sloper
the slope does not show well in the two images provided since both are down angle
slope would be more apparent in images made level with crown
slope is quite slight but it is there if one looks closely
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the crown on the machine in the flickr album is also a semi-sloper
the lower horizontal slot/flute is OEM while the upper one is a customization
this crown widely employed in Italy and also by a few producers in the UK during the 1950's and 1960's
Bozzi employed it for a long period on Frejus brand machines
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@kccomet -
the crown on your machine is Agrati item N. 000.8529 and is part of Agrati lug ensemble "AMERICA"
it is a semi-sloper
the slope does not show well in the two images provided since both are down angle
slope would be more apparent in images made level with crown
slope is quite slight but it is there if one looks closely
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the crown on the machine in the flickr album is also a semi-sloper
the lower horizontal slot/flute is OEM while the upper one is a customization
this crown widely employed in Italy and also by a few producers in the UK during the 1950's and 1960's
Bozzi employed it for a long period on Frejus brand machines
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juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
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Agrati offered a chrome cap for the crown on the kccomet machine
it is the only crown pattern for which they offered a chrome cap and it is item nr. 202.9110
in Italian the part is termed a "copritesta forcella"
the crown was employed extensively by Chiorda for decades both on cycles bearing their name and also upon the hundreds of contract builds they performed
decades ago I saw so much of it that I thought it proprietary to Chiorda at one time
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Agrati offered a chrome cap for the crown on the kccomet machine
it is the only crown pattern for which they offered a chrome cap and it is item nr. 202.9110
in Italian the part is termed a "copritesta forcella"
the crown was employed extensively by Chiorda for decades both on cycles bearing their name and also upon the hundreds of contract builds they performed
decades ago I saw so much of it that I thought it proprietary to Chiorda at one time
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Jesper
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I found an Atala/Iris BB and crankset, but spindle races (stamped Iris) looked rough.
No "Ligie" decals found. Lygie headset (Magistroni?) located for $40, but shipping over $55 (ebay BS!) so no purchase there.Amazing how I can have a frameset and some parts shipped from Italy for about $65-$70; but something that I can fit in my hand it being shipped at nearly the same cost. Tried talking the seller down on shipping cost, but no go. Oh well, may just end up as a modern build without any concern as to what era that part is; got an Azzurro headset if stack height is correct just to use an odd brand.
No "Ligie" decals found. Lygie headset (Magistroni?) located for $40, but shipping over $55 (ebay BS!) so no purchase there.Amazing how I can have a frameset and some parts shipped from Italy for about $65-$70; but something that I can fit in my hand it being shipped at nearly the same cost. Tried talking the seller down on shipping cost, but no go. Oh well, may just end up as a modern build without any concern as to what era that part is; got an Azzurro headset if stack height is correct just to use an odd brand.
juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
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in case you have not already seen it you might wish to look at this Lygie restoration thread -
a detailed discussion of transfers is included...
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in case you have not already seen it you might wish to look at this Lygie restoration thread -
1971 Lygie - Bike Forums
Classic & Vintage - 1971 Lygie - Probably time to start a thread to welcome thoughts on this project. Have hinted at it in other threads where applicable so enough with just teasing at it. Acquired this in 2017 at the same time as my Bruce Gordon. Both from the same friend and in this case the...
www.bikeforums.net
a detailed discussion of transfers is included...
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Jesper
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Thanks juvela! I would probably never have found that post; it takes me too long to search and I have no patience. I might have to become a member there just to ask that individual if he still has the stencil. I kind of figured I might have to do something like that in order to retain the original spelling design. It would probably require a tracing from both sides laid on top of on another to get the full word since each side is only partially there. That photo of that decal in the previous post looks better than it really is. I don't have all kinds of computer scanners, printers, copiers, etc. to do whatever that guy was talking about. I would do it completely by hand; painted on would be a big plus anyways. A little time consuming, but very low cost. I may ask Greg down-under if he can do it; he's helped me before.-----
in case you have not already seen it you might wish to look at this Lygie restoration thread -
1971 Lygie - Bike Forums
Classic & Vintage - 1971 Lygie - Probably time to start a thread to welcome thoughts on this project. Have hinted at it in other threads where applicable so enough with just teasing at it. Acquired this in 2017 at the same time as my Bruce Gordon. Both from the same friend and in this case the...www.bikeforums.net
a detailed discussion of transfers is included...
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Jesper
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Managed to find a nice set of Campagnolo Sport "Atala" badged hubs for $75 (build up some Nisi rims). A bit more than I wanted to pay since I already have a set without the "Atala" stamp, but I will now use those for the Lygie so it works out okay. Still looking for a cottered BB assy; I may just go with a Camp. 151 bcd crankset (I think it's an early 60s model) and a modern Camp. cartridge BB (of which I have a couple dozen for general use). Still, I would prefer to utilize the OE crankset.
juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Jesper
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Finally have the Atala branded hubs. Excellent condition and function. Not sure if they are made by Rizzato. I need to compare to some Campy Sport 50s steel hubs (open "C" era skewers). They appear very similar if memory serves, but I will do a side by side comparison when possible.
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