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03-25-15 | 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Metacortex

Thanks! The LMxxxxxx serial indicates the frame was built in Nov. '76 however the 0697 badge no. indicates the bike was built on Thursday March 10, 1977. Since that is a '77 Varsity there would be no question about it using the 1-piece stops.

Interesting. I found it on CraigsList a few weeks ago and it was 100% showroom stock. Even had the original tires. There was no evidence of the bike being altered at all.

So what's with the discrepancy between the two numbers? Is it possible that the frame was actually made in late 76, but the bike was finished as a 77 model?

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