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Old 02-18-07, 09:26 AM
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It can be difficult to identify. Here's why I think it's a 5000.

I've never seen a 5200/5500/any madone etc. that wasn't badged as such. And stripping off the badging is difficult and expensive. The 5000 not only came unbadged but it also came as a frame only - often as a warranty replacement.

Now, the straight blade fork does bring it to '03 or later. But those Sestriere wheels are definitely from before '03, more likely around '00/01 - and never came stock on any OCLV, suggesting the possibility that the group and components did not come with the frame.

But I'm just speculating.

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