{"title":"Alec Bird by Alan","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"u-f-r11v-58cm-alec-bird-by-alan-super-record-c-1975-vintage-road-bike-frame","title":"58cm Alec Bird by Alan Competition Vintage Road Bike Frame","description":"\u003ch4\u003e✓ Original vintage frame - built in the 1970s\u003cbr\u003e✓ Super lightweight for the era - only 2.3 kg!\u003cbr\u003e✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica\u003cbr\u003e✓ Thoroughly checked over \u0026amp; photographed in detail\u003cbr\u003e✓ Worldwide shipping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlec Bird was a very well respected racer in his time who along with his Brother Ken took the oft-trodden path to becoming a framebuilder. Working out of Welling on the outskirts of London, Alec worked for Clive Stuart Cycles for many years and built some highly sought after frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough branded Alec Bird this frameset is actually an Alan, built in Italy from bonded aluminium tubes and one of the lightest framesets available at the time. It's a Competizione model from the early to mid 1970s, with no cable guides or braze-ons, a real taste of the future, from the past!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're taking part in L'Eroica or any other vintage event, this frame is of the correct age, so you won't be disqualified for being a rule breaker!\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe frame's been carefully checked by one of our mechanics to confirm the alignment's correct and there's no damage to the threads. If there are any minor issues worth noting we will do so in the overview section below. Please take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition of the frame before you buy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c6ab66;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra - \u003c\/strong\u003e1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry - \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Material - \u003c\/strong\u003eAluminium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight - \u003c\/strong\u003e2.27 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Code - \u003c\/strong\u003eU-F-R11V\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c6ab66;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide* - \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge (Approx 34 1\/2\" Inside Leg)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat Tube (ctc) - \u003c\/strong\u003e58 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tube (ctc) - \u003c\/strong\u003e56.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHead Tube - \u003c\/strong\u003e162 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChainstay Length - \u003c\/strong\u003e40.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheelbase - \u003c\/strong\u003e98.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*This is just a guide, not a guarantee the frame will fit as every rider is different. If you're unsure of your size we'd always recommend trying out a bike with similar frame dimensions first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #c6ab66;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL INFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear Spacing - \u003c\/strong\u003e126 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront Spacing - \u003c\/strong\u003e100 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost Diameter - \u003c\/strong\u003e25.0 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Size - \u003c\/strong\u003e700c\/28\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Fixing - \u003c\/strong\u003eExternal Hex Nut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrake Drop - \u003c\/strong\u003e48 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Bracket Thread - \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish\/British\/ISO Thread\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadset Thread - \u003c\/strong\u003eStandard ISO (24 TPI - British\/Italian)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadset Stack Height - \u003c\/strong\u003e39 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFork Crown Race - \u003c\/strong\u003e26.4 mm (ISO)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShifter Fittings - \u003c\/strong\u003eDowntube Band-On\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadtube Internal Diameter - \u003c\/strong\u003e30.2 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteerer Internal Diameter - \u003c\/strong\u003e22.2 mm (Standard)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"accordion cc-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\"\u003e\u003csmall class=\"right\"\u003e▼\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING, TAXES \u0026amp; RETURNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking \u0026amp; insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 working days but larger items can often take a little longer to process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEU Customers –\u003c\/strong\u003e for orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT will be collected at checkout – no extra import fees to pay on delivery! For orders over €150 any import fees will be payable to the carrier before delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSA Customers –\u003c\/strong\u003e import fees are now collected at checkout for all orders to the US, so there won’t be any surprise charges when your order arrives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther International Customers –\u003c\/strong\u003e local import fees may still apply, charged by your customs office or courier before delivery. These are not collected by us, so please check your local rates before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny applicable fees will appear at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Alec Bird by Alan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32938271408210,"sku":"U-F-R11V","price":337.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/7312\/products\/U-F-R11V-58cm-Alec-Bird-by-Alan-Super-Record-c.1975-Vintage-Road-Bike-Frame1.jpg?v=1603191281"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pedalpedlar.co.uk\/collections\/alec-bird-by-alan\/test+250-400+pre-1987.oembed","provider":"Pedal Pedlar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}