Saw this frame today… being a proper retro bike nerd I keep wondering what on earth this is.
It looks like an aluminium frame, but also like being built from single tubes and joint pieces, with a distinctive seatstay.
Anyone knows what this is?
I’ve never seen this on an all aluminium bike - rather with carbon or titanium tubes, which those aren’t. I wonder if the bonding still holds. Otoh it might look great when it’s polished .
I don't think the extended seat tube lug looks right for a Giant. Doesn't look like an Alan either, but they were also the first two that sprung to mind for me too.
My first thought was that it might be an SR Sakae Litage, but a quick Google suggests it isn't. Still, a slow process of elimination might get you somewhere.
A bit more googling makes me think it might be an Alan or a Hercules titanal frame. They did not have the best reputation longevity wise though. Otoh it still seems to come in one piece.