Alu Rad

[markgilbert2969]

I have just come across this Kettler Alu Rad Strato.  Sadly its tooo big for me, think I would need a smaller frame. I got it with the idea of getting into retro biking, takes me back to a Champaign Rally Racer I had in 1983. Mum and Dad got it from Halfords on the Never Never...
I would love to sell or swap this for a retro racer one size smaller. The Aero design of all the Shimano gear with the teardrop cross section of the frame is Beautiful.

Equipement/technical data:  (Please remember im new to this....)

-Size of frame: 59cm Space from seat post Top of Frame to centre of head set
The frame is made of Steel, Columbus Tubing, weight - 8.54 kg 
-Wheels: 28 inch/22mm, Hubs: Shimano 600 AX, rims: Mavic Monthelery Route.
-Tires: 28" Tubular, Front Continental Giro. Rear cant see make. (rear will need replaceing, might do it this weekend with a Giro)
-head set: 1" Shimano 600 (still has its original plastic cover.
-Stem: Made of aluminium. Shimano AX,
-Bar: made of Duraluminum, ADB 
-fork: original 
-brakes: Shimano 600 AX 
-crank: Shimano 42-52 teeth,
-Saddle: Original
-seat post - made of aluminium, road, Shimano 600 AX 
-dérailleurs: Front - Shimano Dura Ace, rear - Shimano 600 AX 
-Shifters: Shimano  
-Brake levers: Shimano 600 AX 
-Bottom bracket: Shimano 600 AX 
-cassette sprocket: Shimano 6 speed 

The bike needs a few decals here and there but is in great ridable condition Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[bduc61]

Re:

rare beast

are you sure its steel for the tubing ?

I doubt it - especially with the weight you mention and the look of the tubes

It really looks like a Vitus 979 frame with bonded Alu tubes bonded to alu lugs so I would not be surprised if it is the same design

Kettler Alu rad did make some city bikes and this looks like a racing version of it

 

[markgilbert2969]

Kettler Alu-rad

No you right it is Aluminum don't know why I said steel. Took it out for a ride today and and is a really cool bike for one of 30 odd years. Just wish it was smaller. I don't really have much idea on retro bikes but I did see one the same sold for £900. To be honest I would just like a swap for a cool retro bike that fits me and a bit of cash to get my van fixed. Do you have any idea what it's worth.

 

[markgilbert2969]

Re:

Bars are Nitto Aerodynamics adb125 if that means anything to anyone.

 

[dg01]

very nice, and quite unusual rear derailleur cabling, and brake calipers, like it!!

 

[Midlife]

Interesting looking bike. Is the seat post just about to drop into the frame? Looks a bit small in diameter.

Shaun

 

[markgilbert2969]

Re:

Yes seat post is too low or legs are too short. Seat post is Shimano 600 aero design too. If I was 6"1 I could put the seat where it should be. Did you notice the frame tubing shape, also aero. Rumour has it to keep things streamlined The Germans would ride them nude.

 

[markgilbert2969]

very nice, and quite unusual rear derailleur cabling, and brake calipers, like it!!

think it was all part of keeping the Strato as light and aerodinamic as posible. I don't think it got recognised for innovation that it brought. Cable through frame, aero aluminium frame and aero componants. Just wish it was smaller.

 

[markgilbert2969]

Re:

been offered £350 from a local bike dealer/shop so if i could get a bit more i would be happy. such a great bike just wish it was bigger.

 

[kresozu]

Re:

i had bike like that, Kettler strato, but not in such great condition. also size 59. i wannt to sold him for accessible i low price, if someone have will and skils to repair him. thansk, kresozu@hotmail.com