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Old 02-08-09 | 10:31 PM
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Bikes: '80 Masi Gran Criterium, '12 Trek Madone, early '60s Frejus track

Originally Posted by Road Fan
I have a late '80s GC that is rather odd. It was made either by Roberson, Lippy, or Kirkbride. I can't narrow mine down any farther than that. My S/N is within the range covered in Rob Roberson's list, but the size does not match the size Rob identifies for that number. Mine is marked and measures 53 cm, but Roberson identifies it as a 58. So you do need to be real careful.
Interesting, because according to Roberson's build list my early '80 GC should be a 58, but it's a 60, in serial number and actual measurement.

Note this one has short Campy rear dropouts, brazed on brake cable guides, no USA decals, and a shorter fork rake with a bend all the way to the dropouts.

I always assumed that Roberson snuck a 60 into a run of 58s, but now I'm thoroughly confused.
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