Originally Posted by
T-Mar
While the serial number is from 1981, it could also be a 1982 model built in late 1981. The XJ code on the rear derailleur corresponds to November, 1981, which means the bicycle probably is a 1982 model. Fortunately, I have both the 1981 and 1982 Canadian brochures and there was a difference in the rear derailleur. The presence of the AR confirms it is a 1982 Landau, as the 1981 Landau was spec'd with a VGT.
If you could get the chance to post a picture, I'm sure the other forum members would appreciate it.
Did a "Clean up" on the bike today and was able to snap some pics before mashing my knuckles on the seized stem. The fork is stamped with "Tange 1k". I know of Tange 1 but I'm not sure what the K means there.
The bike as she purchased it last year came with the aforementioned suntour derailleurs, suntour power shifters, suzue hubs w/ araya rims, silstar crankset (should be sugino?), and Nitto Olympiade bars. I'm not sure what of that was actually stock but if replacements they were done some time ago. Oh, and she swapped out the pedals.
Hope this helps everyone.