Alu frameset identification help

jjsh

Retro Newbie
I was wondering of anyone can shed any light on a frameset I've just brought to make up a turbo trainer bike? Its aluminium frame and forks, 1'' threaded headset, campag Italian thread BB, removable rear mech hanger. The top tube has the following engraved on it right at the front near the headset, but its partially worn away. It looks like 'Superlight' in sort of font that "Everlast" clothes have (i.e. the S and the T are large, and the letters gradually get smaller towards the middle of the word, then gradually bigger again ~ search on the Everlast logo and you'll see what I mean). Underneath, it says something that I cant read, but can see four letters ~ <1 or 2 missing letters> N E S<1 missing letter> S". There is a serial number underneath the BB that reads G772600234, and the rear drop out spacing is 130mm. What kit is on it is mostly campag (mirage brakes, 9 speed shifter of some sort, mirage front mech), but the stem looks to be cinelli. Obviously, none of this could be original as far as I know.

Can anyone shed any light? TIA

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From the letters underneath I would guess at Kinesis as the manufacturer (the Taiwanese operation as opposed to the UK branch). They are one of the largest frame builders in the world and make frames for lots of different bike brands.
Beyond that - no idea.

Mark.
 
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