So maybe it was 85 then. I thought it was as I graduated from undergrad in 87 and had gotten married in 86 and was pretty sure the bike predated marriage. (My then girlfriend/now wife was in the same club and she confirms.)

I bought it f/f only. Cdales were pretty good deals. $250 I think was the price and it gave you a frame with which you could build up a 21-22# bike w/o going with real light wheels and wouldn't flex either. Good thing for me back then.