But gee whiz Dale, everyone sez these new $2000 throw-away TIG-welded aluminum frames are so wonderful and artistic. How could what you're saying be true?? ;-)
FWIW, I also recall very, very few Alan failures coming back into the shops I worked in.
Greg Parker A2 MI USA
(just say "no" to lawn-chair frames...)!
Dale B. wrote:
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> I guess it is important to add that Alan has been cranking for many years
> and
> there have been changes throughout the line over that time. I will say that
> the screwed and glued joints hold up amazingly well and result in very few
> failures. I suspect they will still be on the road long after the welded
> jobbies of today crack apart!!
>
>
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