Originally Posted by
CyclesMakaron
This scheme did not exist at the beginning of 1989. We have 2 possibilities: the frame "waited" in Meise for the Motorola paint job, or it was repainted at the customer's request. The solution to this mystery is (probably) found on a piece of paper placed on the fork steering tube. Narrow seatstays and number hanger are options. Markings indicate early "road racing geo".
Whether it was painted later, or repainted at the Meise factory, does it not seem strange that it has the early (pre 88) Columbus decals on the seat tube and fork legs?