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Chombi1
By the way, is the thing on the head tube a pump peg? It seems like the tip is too bog to fit into the holes at the end of most frame pumps.....
I believe it to be a pump peg. Although you're right, I've never seen one as bulbous as this
Much appreciated! I'm excited to piggy back off of your knowledge. Beautiful bike btw
Now that we have better pictures, I strongly suspect that the frame is 2-3 years newer than claimed. The 1985 did not have a pump peg. Also, it has the Pinarello branded dropouts with the rearward positioned cable stop. These do not appear in the 1987 literature but do in 1989 (you can't tell in the 1988 pics). However, since the palmares decal does not indicate the 1988 TDF victory, we know it's not a 1989. Consequently, the evidence is pointing towards a 1988 model and possibly a 1987, if the dropouts were changed after the catalogue release.
I can't quite read the date codes on the brakes. It certainly would be interesting to know what they are. If I'm correct about the dating this is also about the time when the name for the colour scheme was "Spumoni".
T-Mar, this is super interesting! The seller is adamant that he bought the bike and group in late '84 and ordered the group through a man named Jerry who was in charge of race team development with Shimano. I've attached a picture of the serial number on the bottom bracket and it reads... 1B 294
I also took a picture of what I think are the date codes on the brakes. I was running out of the house and just took a pic of the first number I saw. Not sure if they indicate date or model?
I'm still in contact with the seller and he is gonna look for the original bill of sale which would certainly help clear things up. I'll let you know if I get any more info from him either way!
Thanks much!