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Bob Jackson confirmed it is a Grand Prix Messina .. Ordered September 77 .. Brakes are later dia compe blaze ? Low end brakes dated 89 they look normal reach so maybe frame/fork was 700c ?
Most of the parts are low rent I suspect it was kept running rather than upgrade as stuff wore out .. Rear wheel is a lowly rx100 hub on a very crusty mavic rim(salt covered corrosion on eyelets) frame really is in excellent condition so suspect wheel was chucked on to get bike rolling..
The chap I bought from bought it 94 and it's not seen much use since :) Hence the stunning condition of frame ..
Nice bits are headset(possibly record ? ) chainset gran sport/record ? Campagnolo seatpost(chorus ? )Again not sure .. Nice hope titanium front hub on nice condition mavic sup rim ..
Have a few geared bikes and this will replace my current fixed wheel kona as I'm hankering for a vintage cruiser ..
Got nice set of new but old looking polished wheels on way and a lovely old 70's GB stem to go on ..
Love to see yours Brickman ...