Anyone know the history of this HARAL bike??

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Originally posted by mikeywu
Does anyone know anything about this bike frame?
It is a Haral built with Excel steel tubing.

This bike was specifically marketed for use in triathlons around 1988. (That's when I ordered my frame) Ordered based on riders specific body measurements. I remember filling out a diagram sheet with about 10 different reference points. Don't know if they were ever sold as a completed bike. Still riding mine...

eric

Thanks Eric,

Is your Haral also made of French Excell Tubing? Do you have any pics of your Haral? I have never seen a bike built like this and I am interested in finding out more about the make.
The bike frame was given to me by a friend and I put it together with old campy parts I have collected over the years. The ride is unique to other steel bikes I have. It is exceptionally stiff and quick, a very special ride. Besides the full chrome and candy apple red transparent coating on the main triangle make it one of the prettiest ride on the road.
Thanks again for your reply.

Mike

efredl said:

This bike was specifically marketed for use in triathlons around 1988. (That's when I ordered my frame) Ordered based on riders specific body measurements. I remember filling out a diagram sheet with about 10 different reference points. Don't know if they were ever sold as a completed bike. Still riding mine...

eric

Last year I was given a georgeous HARAL frame and I have put a great bike together with it. I installed a campi record post, vento wheels and other campi components old and new. The ride is fantastic and the bike looks beautiful. I will post some photographs tomorrow.

If anyone knows anything about the history of this frames please post it. I have tried to find information without much luck.

efredl said:

This bike was specifically marketed for use in triathlons around 1988. (That's when I ordered my frame) Ordered based on riders specific body measurements. I remember filling out a diagram sheet with about 10 different reference points. Don't know if they were ever sold as a completed bike. Still riding mine...

eric

Looks like you found your info, I too used to have a haral I used for triathlons in the late 80s. Great bike wished I still had it.

mikeywu said:

I recently bought a Haral identical specs to yours. It appears that the seatpost if 26.0 or 26.2. The seller will be providing this info to me, but I wanted to check with you. It has been some time since your original query, but if you can help, I would appreciate it.

Bernie
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lightfoot runne said:

Looks like you found your info, I too used to have a haral I used for triathlons in the late 80s. Great bike wished I still had it.

I recently purchased a very nice Haral 60cm. It is sloped tube white fade to bright orange. Looks like seatpost is 26.2. Do you recall the diameter. I have asked the seller and expect to hear back. You were right, this is a great frame. I owned a Pinarello Prologo and it was too extreme and the 650 was a pain. This seems ideal and I can't wait to ride it.

Bernie😄