> According to a 1985 brochure the top model is
> the Signature Triad 508 with a Shimano New 600
> group. There are other Signature models but
> they are not handmade...
Interesting. Last week I was given a Ross Signature bike
that is decent but clearly mass produced. According to the
label on the frame, the main tubes are Ishiwata EX (triple
butted). The stays appear to a more common variety of steel.
The components are relatively nice. The crankset, brakes
and derailleurs are Shimano and look like 600 level items
from that era but none have markings that actually say 600.
Rather, they have this insignia that looks like a stylized
trident. If the better Signature frames used similar compo-
nents could that be the source of the "Triad" designation?
Best regards,
Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia