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Sean Im not really sure on the exact year as im no expert but have gone with what others with more knowledge have suggested. Im still piecing together bits of info from articles to try to work out where this bike sits.
Still removing paint by hand using a blade. Then i will take some measurements and check angles to compare with other early frames.
The mark i found on the stay turned out to be nothing of interest.
I did have my doubts about the whole rear triangle being prestige though as the chainstays looked to be seamed tubing (infinity) and the seatstays dont (prestige).
I will try to get some pics of this tomorrow.