This is my first post to C&V, but I've done enough lurking to know that I'm feeling the old school...

Here's what I know:

Serial # 570 B WA 8818

Owner claims its an 89, 50th anniversary model. serial number shows 88, which makes sense.

Claimed to have full Dura Ace and to be in good shape, "but 3 small rust spots on top tube where cable stays are braised on"

I've done some googlin and can determine that it's a 57 (which i think will be a touch small for me at 6'2" with a 33.5" inseam.) It was made in Waterford in January of 1988 and was the 18th frame built that month.

It's the "B" that's throwing me off. I found that an A to an E in that location would refer to steer tube length in the fork. According to Waterford's site:

"Product Code: This was not applied consistently. Up to some point in the early 90's, it designated the fork length with forks short bikes getting an "A" progressing to large forks getting an "E". Later, it was used to designate the kind of frame: A=Road, B=Off-Road, C=650C Road, E=Track."

So is this an off road (mountain) bike? Or would a B size fork be found on a size 57 frame?

The kicker is, the seller does not have a camera and is only offering minimal details.

He's asking for $1,000.... I have to imagine this is a pretty outrageous price, but am interested in seeing the bike and negotiating with him if its something interesting.

Thanks!