Originally Posted by
Blue Order
I don't think that "M" is the original head badge. I'd wager it's the "M" from the seat tube.
That Bailly designation is probably the key, come to think of it...
One more thing, I just noticed the OP paid for the rollers in Euros. Hence, a European bike, and possibly a model we're not familiar with (e.g., that "Bailly" designation)...
I love this detective work...
I just noticed in the online 1979 catalog that the Grand Record, Le Champion and Team Champion bikes were already using that new graphics style on the bikes. And, the catalog was actually printed in July, 1978 for the next model year. Who knows when they actually started using the new graphics on the Continent.
Also, I have seen models in Europe which were definitely never included in catalogs directed for the US import bikes. So, this indeed may have filled a niche between the models more familiar in the US.
The "
BAILLY" on the seat tube may have been simply a previous owner's name. I see in one of the photos there is "
H. BAILLY" on the top tube as well... and it appears that it may be a sticker, perhaps attached much later.
Always fascinating and educational reading BF threads!
