Highlander bike??? Fillet brazed frame

[joglo]

the first Deore groupset was released in 1986.

maybe "released" End of 1986 but for season 1987?
Also the Deore II hast to my knowledge been used from saison 1989 bikes onwards, not already 1988.

At least in the bicycle components complete line 1987 catalog the entire series is marked as "new"

 

[Jc24]

maybe "released" End of 1986 but for season 1987?
Also the Deore II hast to my knowledge been used from saison 1989 bikes onwards, not already 1988.

At least in the bicycle components complete line 1987 catalog the entire series is marked as "new"

I also had this timeline in mind. Thanks for confirming and for sharing this great scan. So 1987 seems a good spot for the Highlander bike.

 

[Jc24]

Other details of the cable management and bottom bracket

 

[joglo]

I don't know why or where I've seen similar cabel guides, but this looks again very Italian.

Still hope that someone is solving this mystery.

 

[Jc24]

I don't know why or where I've seen similar cabel guides, but this looks again very Italian.

Still hope that someone is solving this mystery.

In adding clues, we might end up with an answer

 

[Jc24]

I have very similar cable guide on a 1977 road bike, from Stelbel. It doesn't lead to the frame builder as cable guides might be generic. But it might be another clue regarding Italia.

The source https://steel-vintage.com/products/stelbel-master-light-road-bike-1977

 

[Jc24]

The same on this 1985 cyclo cross bike https://steel-vintage.com/products/stelbel-xc-220713-04-02

 

[Jc24]

What about the green on this one? https://steel-vintage.com/products/stelbel-custom-made-vintage-bike-1980s-detail

 

[Jc24]

I have very similar cable guide on a 1977 road bike, from Stelbel. It doesn't lead to the frame builder as cable guides might be generic. But it might be another clue regarding Italia.

The source https://steel-vintage.com/products/stelbel-master-light-road-bike-1977

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I have found other italian brands with similar cable guide. It confirms they are generic and quite common on Italian bikes.

 

[Prodigal Son]

I have added a Flite for now. But I might choose a Cinelli unicanitor, a Turbo or a Kashimax GTV. Don't know yet

Bike sems to have a steep seat angle. Short width saddles like turbo and flite feel better on steep seat angles. I see Unicanitors on laidback seat angle bikes like Potts and Cunninghams.