Jesper
Retro Guru
Is anyone familiar with a European (?) Atlas marque. I am only familiar with the Indian marque.
I bought this bike that was stated as being an Atlas, but there is no identifying it other than by it having "Atlas" hubs and an "A" design headlight bracket.
It has a Magistroni bottom bracket assembly, but I cannot discern the logo on the crank arm.
The odd thing are the head tube lugs and fork crown which are similar to (or are) the Gloria "trefoil" style; more like "fleur de lys" style. Did the Indian company ever produce a fancy version with that detail?
The previous owner claimed it to be from the 30s, but the Indian company formed sometime after WW2 so that would be an issue if it was of Indian manufacture.
I have found US, English, French, Netherlands, Italian, and Indian marques using the "Atlas" name through the years.
I bought this bike that was stated as being an Atlas, but there is no identifying it other than by it having "Atlas" hubs and an "A" design headlight bracket.
It has a Magistroni bottom bracket assembly, but I cannot discern the logo on the crank arm.
The odd thing are the head tube lugs and fork crown which are similar to (or are) the Gloria "trefoil" style; more like "fleur de lys" style. Did the Indian company ever produce a fancy version with that detail?
The previous owner claimed it to be from the 30s, but the Indian company formed sometime after WW2 so that would be an issue if it was of Indian manufacture.
I have found US, English, French, Netherlands, Italian, and Indian marques using the "Atlas" name through the years.
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