georgiaboy
12-11-05, 09:25 PM
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Tandem Cycling - Tandem Posting on Ebay
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WheresWaldo
12-11-05, 11:12 PM
Seems like a very nice listing. The pictures seem to indicate that the bike was not abused, I really like the color. Someone who bought this would probably not go wrong. and if he is guaranteeing the $60 dollar shipping cost, that's a real bargin. My Dale is shipping from the West Coast to NC and Co-Motion is charging the dealer $125 to ship, and they are a Co-Motion dealer also.
From the sizes quoted is looks like the frame is an X/M.
From the sizes quoted is looks like the frame is an X/M.
acrafton
12-12-05, 08:32 PM
that is a 16 year old bike. Starting bid of 950 is high, IMO.
transam
12-13-05, 03:23 PM
Actually it's a '98 with Dura Ace components. Looks like a good deal to me.
gregm
12-13-05, 03:28 PM
Actually it's a '98 with Dura Ace components. Looks like a good deal to me.
Can you identify it as a 1998 model? In the Q&A at the bottom, a shopper and the seller are trying to confirm the year.
Me, I wouldn't know how to identify it, but I'm wondering if you can actually i.d. it as a 1998.
-Greg
Can you identify it as a 1998 model? In the Q&A at the bottom, a shopper and the seller are trying to confirm the year.
Me, I wouldn't know how to identify it, but I'm wondering if you can actually i.d. it as a 1998.
-Greg
DrPete
12-13-05, 03:31 PM
Rock on with the purple anodized chi-chis--brings back fond memories of my GT Zaskar that was pimped out with all of Ringle's finest componentry.
Definitely a symbol of an era...
DrPete
Definitely a symbol of an era...
DrPete
acrafton
12-13-05, 07:16 PM
The description box lists the year as a 1990 and the buyer himself says it is a 1990 model -
"Although I was told that this was a 1998 Cannondale when I bought it in 2003 an asute eBayer knew that it was, in fact, a 1990 model. That being said, this frame looks great for being 16 years old, as it should because I've not ridden it much! Your gain."
Like I said, seems like a lot for something that old. . .
"Although I was told that this was a 1998 Cannondale when I bought it in 2003 an asute eBayer knew that it was, in fact, a 1990 model. That being said, this frame looks great for being 16 years old, as it should because I've not ridden it much! Your gain."
Like I said, seems like a lot for something that old. . .
TandemGeek
12-13-05, 07:48 PM
... but I'm wondering if you can actually i.d. it as a 1998.
If it was a '98 instead of a '90, you could get pretty close...
Way back when, Cannondale's serial numbers started off with the year of manufacture: you'll note the one on Ebay is: Serial #GC1990012602321
Dating Cannondale tandems:
Headtube Badge:
1986 - 1994 = Cannondale Train Station Logo (aka, triangle)
1995 - 1998 = First Gen. "C" Logo
1999 - Present = "C Wrench" Logo
Rear drop-out spacing:
1986 - 1992 = 140mm
1993 = 135mm
1994 - 1998 = 140mm
1999 - present = 145mm
Headset Size:
1986 - 1992 = 1"
1993 - 1995 = 1.25"
1995 - Present = 1.125"
Color availability... It varies, although dark blue is fairly common.
If it was a '98 instead of a '90, you could get pretty close...
Way back when, Cannondale's serial numbers started off with the year of manufacture: you'll note the one on Ebay is: Serial #GC1990012602321
Dating Cannondale tandems:
Headtube Badge:
1986 - 1994 = Cannondale Train Station Logo (aka, triangle)
1995 - 1998 = First Gen. "C" Logo
1999 - Present = "C Wrench" Logo
Rear drop-out spacing:
1986 - 1992 = 140mm
1993 = 135mm
1994 - 1998 = 140mm
1999 - present = 145mm
Headset Size:
1986 - 1992 = 1"
1993 - 1995 = 1.25"
1995 - Present = 1.125"
Color availability... It varies, although dark blue is fairly common.
dubbelop
12-14-05, 12:28 AM
Dating Cannondale tandems:
Headset Size:
1986 - 1995 = 1"
1995 - Present = 1.125"
FWIW: our 1994 MT3000 had a 1.25" headset. If I recall correctly, all early C'dale tandems had this size headset. Or was there a difference between the MT and RT models?
Headset Size:
1986 - 1995 = 1"
1995 - Present = 1.125"
FWIW: our 1994 MT3000 had a 1.25" headset. If I recall correctly, all early C'dale tandems had this size headset. Or was there a difference between the MT and RT models?
TandemGeek
12-14-05, 05:19 AM
FWIW: our 1994 MT3000 had a 1.25" headset. If I recall correctly, all early C'dale tandems had this size headset. Or was there a difference between the MT and RT models?
Ooops... I knew I missed one. I've updated my cheat sheet as C'dale used the 1.25" headsets in '93 - '95.
Ooops... I knew I missed one. I've updated my cheat sheet as C'dale used the 1.25" headsets in '93 - '95.