Unknown Balfa Road Bike I have a Balfa road bike which I cannot find any information on or pictures anywhere.
I would like some help identifying the bike model, the original parts, and the frame.

What I have found so far:


Cycles Balfa was founded in the early 1990 and based out of Canada. Cycles Balfa was sold to Procycle group in 2001. 
Balfa BB7 mountain bike was the jewel bike of the company and looked to be the prime focus of the company. 
2006 was the last BB7 produced by Procycles group and the Balfa name was no longer used. 


Pictures of the Balfa road bike:




I have yet to see any road bikes made by either company. 
Any thoughts?
Brifters plus quill stem suggests around 1997 or 1998 vintage.

The rear brake bridge formed like a front fork, instead of two full seat stays up to the seat post... that's quite unusual.   Makes the smallish frame look even smaller.

I'd guess its a 7, maybe 8 speed on the rear, can't see in the photos.

The front fork has relatively little rake (curve) on the legs compared to older bikes, which also suggests late 90s.

That's a gorgeous bike - you should look after it and will enjoy riding it.