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Just picked the bike up today, sounds like we have the exact same bike. It's equipped with Tange 900 (double butted Cro-Mo), on the decal it only says tubes, so I'm guessing the fork and stays are mangalite or hi-tensile. Bit of a disappointment, was hoping for something like Champion #1, or atleast #2. However #2 and 900 are comparable in weight, just that 900 was seamed. Tange 900 is still good stuff so I guess there's nothing to complain about.

It is equipped with the Shimano-105 "Golden Arrow" components which puts it between 1983 and 1986. It has 27" x 1 wheels, Araya Rims. Does anyone know how to tell if the rims are alloy or steel?

I'm thinking it might turn out to be a turnaround bike. I'll clean and fix it up a bit and re-sell. I'm thinking of putting the money towards a Miyata 310 that my friend has and turn into my daily commuter. The 310 should be a tad bit lighter, but it comes with 700c tires which is the main difference.

Pictures to come later.

bibliobob do you mind posting pictures of yours so we can compare?



EDIT: Just weighed it using the bathroom scale method. Looks to be 24lbs on the dot. Pretty light IMO. Maybe the fork and stays aren't hi-tensile... mangalite probably