Southern California - Cannondale road bike ID please

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JTGraphics
03-25-08, 07:13 PM
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=6404274#post6404274
DaveSANYYZ
03-25-08, 07:17 PM
Wouldn't you be able to guestimate based on Cannondale's website?
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/archive/
C'dales normally have model #'s as decals on the frame, R1000, Caad8, Caad3, etc., and paint schemes; should help in locating the year. :)
JTGraphics
03-25-08, 08:43 PM
Thanks it is a SR500 white model so is this worth investing say $200 and ride it? Is this a frame worth saving with its Shimano 105 parts it is in 8/9 condition out of 10.
http://www.jtgraphics.net/olp/cannondale-1987.jpg
That's old. My friend had the white one when I got my first road bike. Take off the biopace chainrings and put round ones on.
JTGraphics
03-26-08, 08:37 PM
Some photos of this Cannondales condition http://www.jtgraphics.net/cannondale_sr500.htm
efficiency
03-26-08, 10:43 PM
That looks like it's in really good condition. I'd totally ride that thing.
JTGraphics
03-26-08, 11:25 PM
Ya that's why I ask is it worth spending a few hundred to get it in top riding shape and enjoy it for awhile? Heck if I like it I may even change the wheels. It is in absolutely great condition the entire bike has maybe 5 little scratched on it from leaning it on things and looks like it has never been down. I paid nothing for it so its not like I paid for it and want to spend more on it.
What do you all think?
efficiency
03-26-08, 11:36 PM
If the brakes stop the bike, and it shifts correctly, slap your pedals on and ride. It looks rideable now. I wouldn't really change anything but the pedals, unless it needs new cables or something, but that's like $20.
I hope my post didn't sound negative. I'd rock it. I'm a huge Cannondale fan. I remember when my friend had the one like yours, they were so innovative that everyone thought they were kind of wierd.
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