fwiw- mike and denise were co-owners of THE premier cycling shop in the pacific northwest in those days, Northwest Cycle, located across the street from the original REI store. They'd often bring in inventory of "unknown" european framesets direct from the manufacturer that were otherwise unavailable in the US. - they were very well respected for their coaching, and their complete dedication to promoting bicycle racing in the region with perhaps their best known 'pupil' being Rebecca Twigg.