Originally Posted by
lgrant
Hi everyone,Nubie here. Just bought an Accordo RS. Questions:1. When did the RS designation get added to the Accordo and what does it mean. I see the RS on other models as well (Le Mans, Elite, etc). My guess is that it is meaningless other than it signifies continuation of the model into additional years of production?2. The number stamped into the underside bottom of the down tube appears to be 7FF7315. This number does not fit the scheme I have read about. Given that I haven't read much of this thread can someone tell me if this is the spot for the serial number and if so, am I somehow or another reading it wrong.3. Frame has decal "Tange Infinity CrMo tapered double butted tubing." Guessing that this bike was mfg'd in 86 or 87, is likely that the entire frame is Infinity tubing or just the main triangle? Thanks,Larry
I don't blame you for not having read through the entire thread - it's become a monster!
The general consensus is that RS = Road Sport, which defines the intended use. I'm not some when the suffix was added to the Accordo model.
Centurion used so many different manufacturers over the years, it's not suprising that another serial number format has popped up. An educated guess would be a 1987 model. It certainly is the correct period for Infinity. I've seen Accordo specs with both hi-tensile and CrMo spec'd for forks, so it could be either, depending on the year. Can you post pics or list the brands and models of the major components? Alternately, you can check out component date codes using the info on the components page of the Vintage-Trek website.