Originally Posted by
SurferRosa
I like the '79 and '80 models with the full Vitus 172 tubing. Every bit as light as 531c, and they're sorta under the radar. Plus, they're 126mm rear spacing with top tube cable guides. I think the '81 Jubile Sport is full V172 as well.
Yup, V172 on '81, and I believe V888 on the '82? Then they switched to Columbus in '83.
I will say, the tapered seat stays on the '83 are sexyyyyyyy. Weight of its Columbus frame is almost identical to the V172, although my '80 GR V172 frame still feels lighter to me.