Another Atala

[Callisto LaSorte]

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I think the original gearbox was fitted with a dedicated support ... not welded to the frame.
If you want you can create a bike "mezza corsa" by mounting the Campagnolo sports with a 4v gear box and put a pair of slim fenders, leaving the road bar ...

... this is just a wild guess ...

 

[Callisto LaSorte]

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However, I remain convinced that the bike is very nice and you did a great job!

...take it easy and go with the wind!!!!

 

[Buzzsaw]

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Thanks Callisto for the info and pics of the Atala frames in their original colour schemes. My other Atala bike has the Campagnolo dropouts like yours. Did you like the Atala frames on how they rode (handling)? Yes you are right that a previous owner has welded the gear mount on the dropout. I may cut it off and mount the derailleur using a gear hanger (as in pic) as I'm finding when I ride it too aggressively the wheel goes out of alignment even through when I have tightened the skewer really tight.

 

[Callisto LaSorte]

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This frame was not born for a very aggressive use ... the wheels are out of alignment for the lack of the adjustment screws, typical o road race dropouts ...

are you sure the locking pins are in good condition funzionaly?

however, if you want more performance takes patience
and calmly buy a real race bike!

 

[Callisto LaSorte]

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However, currently not cut off the welded support.
I would keep that ... even if it's not original ...

If you decide to turn it into a bike "sport" or "mezzacorsa" (with mudguards), then considerations would change!