General Cycling Discussion - cannondale 3.0 campagnolo auction ending in 50 min. Advice needed :)

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Submerged
04-14-09, 11:48 AM
I want to know what everyone thinks. This would be my first road bike and it needs a bit of work.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/MENS-VINTAGE-CANNONDALE-ROAD-BIKE-56CM-CAMPAGNOLO-GRUPO_W0QQitemZ220393173187QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item220393173187&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

I've measured the tube length and it would me perfectly (5'11). It's older and needs a bit of work. Is it a bad idea to purchase this? It seems to have good components and would fit my budget, despite being older


Any help is greatly appreciated :)

gamecat
04-14-09, 12:11 PM
I saw that auction. From what I understand the 3.0 has a famously harsh ride. I was considering buying it for the components and reselling the frame--I have a frame I need to set up--or doing an inexpensive SS conversion and selling that, but the bidding is past the point where that makes sense.
Submerged
04-14-09, 12:16 PM
"Pas the point where it makes sense" as in it's too expensive and not worth it? :P

gamecat
04-14-09, 12:36 PM
Yup. At least for that purpose. Especially after shipping.