Scott, A quick answer is ...NO! Your bike is a 1980-1981 due to the stamped/engraved 'Colnago' in the seat-stay caps. It is something of a 'tweener' as the chainstays aren't stamped Colnago as well. The parts mix is all over the place and isn't a reliable indicator. I have had and seen several 1979 models none of which had the seaststay caps engraved w/ Colnago. I have an otherwise identical frame (Sarroni painted) Super from 1981.
Regards, Matt Gorski Belmont Shore, CA USA
>Quick question for the Colnago experts: if the dropout is stamped with
>"U78", does this indicate a 1978 production model?
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>I've done some cleanup on my project bike and just found this
>identifying mark, which might put the dating issue to rest. Any
>feedback appreciated. Link and photos:
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>http://www.demel.net/bicycle/colnago/
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>scott demel
>brooklyn, ny