The Cannondale seems to be eyeing up the competition...
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The Cannondale seems to be eyeing up the competition...
Friend of mine purchased the Schwinn recently, and brought it for me for a full run through, and my 1995 Cannondale R300 is in the rear. Both bikes are of a VERY similar vintage, both with full RSX groupsets (Cannondale has downtube shifters, where the Schwinn has brifters).
Anyone have any info on the Schwinn? Year estimates? The quill seatpost is a little funky, but it seems solidly built.
Anyone have any info on the Schwinn? Year estimates? The quill seatpost is a little funky, but it seems solidly built.
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Probably about a 1989. Look at this page for specifics on original build. Also take a look at the head badge for a 4 digit stamped number running vertically. The first 3 digits are the day of the year. The last digit the year in the decade. I'm guessing it was upgraded in the mid '90s to RSX.
Is your Cannondale a '92-'93?
Is your Cannondale a '92-'93?
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IIRC, Schwinn determined the model name of these bikes by using the birth month and year of the guys in charge of the project. ie: 564 + May 1964.
I don't know if this is true or just a good story.
I don't know if this is true or just a good story.
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The Cannondale must be older than 92-93 based on the under-the-top-tube cable stops.
It would be interesting to read a rode test comparo between the two bikes.
It would be interesting to read a rode test comparo between the two bikes.
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What's remarkable about the OP's Cannondale is that it is still in original condition. I'd also like to read about a comparison of the two
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My typo mistake! I meant to write newer than 92. Duh! I had an R500 Series 3.0, circa 93-94. It still had the top cable guides.
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Great idea for a bike repair stand. I may have to give that a try.