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I probably have a couple of options for stems if you need one.

I can't suggest a matching color. Are you using automotive paint or aerosol? You could have that color matched but even that isn't fool proof. You might come as close with something off the shelf.

The bike must have spent a lot of time outdoors. I've never come across anything that looked like that. I hope the fork is safe to ride.

My newest bikes are now 10-12 years old. Two of them are CX frames, a 2011 CAAD8 CX and a 2008? Serotta Heritage CX.

Yes, that was the last of the Sachs branded parts. I have a couple of NOS derailleurs that will probably sit here until I can land a matching Quarz crank.

It looks to be in very nice shape, what are your plans for it? Date code looks to be January of 1996.

Did you try knocking the wedge in both directions? Was the bit of wedge that you got out steel? The fork steerer tube is steel. Guessing that you may end up cutting the stem off and sawing the quill through. I've had to do that with stuck seatposts. Tedious work but end result is worth it.

I couldn't begin to count the number of bikes that have showed up with paint that although appearing original, doesn't match the build or frame details. Those types of questions can probably only be answered by someone who was involved in the production of the bikes. My guess is that you have...

I finally got around to looking at my stems. Found 3 threadless of the same type but they are all 1 1/8".

Very Nice. Recent bike by my standards.

A couple of beauties there. New Success and Sachs in general are among my favorite components. I'm not sure why, but in the USA it seems that the road bike parts are easier to find than the MTB parts.

Glad that we don't have to get in to alternative BB retention (Italian threading, Mavic threadless, etc.)

OK, so 1996 frame build date. Perhaps a frameset that hung around a dealer unsold, then built with parts swapped from a 1997 model. Closest 1996 model would be a SVA1000 but I doubt that you will find recent sales for comparison. I would look at recent sales of mid range Super Vs to get some...

I've never had a wedge that couldn't be moved by loosening the bolt and tapping it with a hammer. Did the stem come out? The cross bolt might be hard to remove from the pot metal boss without breaking the threaded end off the boss. If it's still in the boss I would give it a good coat of...

BI code would be February 1997 manufacture, so a 1997 model frame if BI rather than B1. I can't explain the 1996 decals unless perhaps someone at the factory got hold of an old set, or the bike was repainted. Is the fork in fact a DD50? It had 50 mm travel and a two position damping...

I'm very happy that you got it out. Looking forward to pics of the frame built up.

I haven't seen Pirellis here since the days of 20 mm tubulars, still have one of those. I will have to look around and see if they are distributed in the USA. I'm looking forward to seeing your bike.

If that were mine, I'd call it a 1999 F3000. Frame, fork, and paint are right for one. You can probably come up with most of the original parts but the Cane Creek wheels might be tough.

Are those for sale? Thanks for posting them. I couldn't find a close up picture of one. I may have a similar stem, but I think it's 1 1/8". Need to go looking for it.

I try to buy catalogs when I can find them, but most that turn up are duplicates of ones we already have. We do need better scans of some years. I just don't have enough free time for the job.