I have no idea... but the bike speaks to me... this is a bike to be riden.. thats all it wants ... it wants to belong to somebody that rides. Have you ever seen the movie THE LITTLE TOASTER THAT COULD.. like the train. It has led a life with a devoted rider but that rider has moved on, now it needs somebody. I hope it's you, but maybe not and thats ok.

Some times I get things that belong to other people. For example one day a friend gave me a crank. The SAME day a totally un-related friend walks up to me and says his crank is broken.. ah haaa! this crank belongs to you, and hand it to him.

Pls forgive me for not answering any of your questions. This all may sound stupid and irreverant but what the hey.

If you lived down the street from me I would say bring that thing into the garage and lets investigate. Lets try to read the history from the scratches, wear and upgrades.. there is obviously a story to be told. I imagine that it is a good story of many happy miles and maybe many more.

Yes I can see that it's just an old ten speed with stamped drop outs.... but somebody loved this bike once.

The above maybe just the results of a good diner and two beers so feel free to ignore.