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From left to right is: Dag-Otto Lauritzen (Peugeot), Steve Bauer, Bernard Hinault, Phil Anderson & then Andy Hampsten.

This is the most logical explanation. Vitus would have benefitted from RM's Canada-wide distribution network for their product. Putting the RM decals on the HT & ST was likely part of the distribution aggreement. While one of the above links had RM on the downtube you'll see the others only...

This was the final build. A 1988 model that 1st came with ultegra 6400 and wolber rims. It was in storage from 1997-2019 and then rebuilt the way you see it here. It was later crashed so I'm considering having a local builder replace the front triangle, respray it and then restore it to its 1988...

Vitus and Alans were often rebadged by other makers. There are a few examples below of Vitus frames having Rocky head and seat tube decals added. The sellers are from different parts of Canada - Alberta, Ontario, etc. My LBS was in a small town in the BC interior so I have some more confidence...

In the late 80's Rocky Mountain was a distributor for Vitus bikes. My LBS was a Rocky dealer and sold the Derek Bailey Turbo's and Giros. I have one of his '88 turbos. The same LBS also sold Vitus 979's and they only had the head badge added. Otherwise they had standard Vitus colorways and decals.

I live in Japan. It was common for the Japanese brands to re-name their MTB models. Panasonic did Mountain Cat, Araya did Muddy Fox, etc. PP68 says: "Ridge Runner developed a lineup that adheres to the characteristics of the frame materials. Carbon Fiber has 7 times the vibration absorption...