First time poster, long time reader. Hi everybody.

I'd like to ask those of you who might be in the know about a bike that I'm calling the "Botox-ia." I bought it off Craigslist for $450, and the seller didn't seem to know anything about the frame except that it was probably a Bottecchia.

Having looked through all the related threads, I'm pretty sure he was right that this is a Bottecchia. The serial number on the BB reads SP 2762 61. So I guess it is Columbus SP tubing and a 61cm frame.

Also, there is a short (maybe 1/2") thing that looks like the head of a nail sticking out on the back of the headtube.

But here's where it gets weird.

After repainting the frame, (and adding the armadillo sticker) the previous owner seems to have purchased that BD Bottecchia full Campy Record deal from a year or two ago and transferred the whole setup from that frame to this one. So yeah, this bike got a pretty hefty Botox treatment.

I should mention that I have no desire to sell or trade or do anything to this bike. It fits like a glove and rides like a dream. Mostly, I'm just really curious to know something about the bike's provenance. Does anybody have any guesses?

I can upload additional pictures if that'll help, once I find that damn camera cord.