Chris- Did you anneal your Alan? My understanding of Aluminum is that it work hardens with stress.
We all know that the old wives tale of steel frames "going soft" is false. Let's not start more misinformation about Aluminum, it has enough issues as a frame material already.
>I loved my Alan cyclocross bike until the frame got so soft that when I
> pedal uphill, the rear brake rubs. Be careful buying a used one.
> Chris ioakimedes
> http://www.fattiretrading.com Fairfax California
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org
> [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Timothy
> McGovern
> Sent: Friday, February 19, 2010 2:34 PM
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: [CR] Intro and WTB (ALAN cyclocross frame)
>
> Hi all,
>
> A quick introduction: I'm Tim McGovern, I ride a late but on-topic
> Trek and (more usually) a Surly built up a la 1980
> cyclocross/commuter: friction-shifted (of course) from the bar-ends.
>
> I've been a subscriber in the past but recently found myself browsing
> the archives more and more, so I thought I'd sign up once again. I
> love to admire the restorations and preservations (but my habits--not
> to mention living situation--fall very much into the "This is why we
> can't have nice things!" category).
>
> I've conceived a powerful lust, however, for a vintage ALAN cyclocross
> frame, 54cm tall. I was second-highest bidder in an eBay auction on
> one last week and the desire is still burning strong. Drop me a line
> if you've got one more than you need!
>
> With thanks, and happiness to be back on the list,
>
> Tim McGovern
> Chicago, Illinois, USA
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