Bianchi Tange Superset 2, no oval downtube???

Junonada

Dirt Disciple
I always assumed all Superset II tube sets had slightly larger down tubes with an oval shape at the bottom bracket. I just got a 1990 Bianchi Boardwalk that has a SS2 Tange decal but does not have the oval shape or larger DT. I had a made in Italy 95 Trofeo made with Deda tubing that had it. It looks more like my made in Japan Tange Superset 87 Volpe than the Trofeo.
So I'm perplexed. 🤔

Any ideas as to why??? Did they cost cut it out of their cheaper Taiwan made frames maybe?
I'm so confused.
 
I had a Boardwalk with oval tubes. I believe it was a 1991. That one had Suntour XPress shifters if that helps pin down the year. I gave it too my nephew who still has it.
 
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