Grade 9, my first 10 speed lasted 2 or 3 weeks before being stolen. It was an Eatons Glider, a rebrand of a Grand Prix, tout Simplex, gaspipe with a nice paint scheme. Similar to this. They cut the cheesy vinyl covered 'loop lock'
But the insurance money got me an Orbea 'OCI' with Zeus Alfa Jr, equipment. Still entry level but the Campy guys would actually look at it before dismissing it. It was exotic in surburbia.