Help identifying new (to me) bike
06-13-16, 03:59 PM
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Help identifying new (to me) bike
After several years riding (and upgrading) an old 1980's road bike, I decided to treat myself. I bought a bike off of craigslist that was advertised as a 2005 Cannondale r3000si (in the women's geometry). I was not bothered about the women's geometry, as long as it would fit me. I took it out on a test ride, and it fit like a glove. I bought it, and am very happy with it.
However, as I look around the internet, I am having trouble finding a picture that matches the bike I bought.
The bike has Dura Ace shifters and derailleurs, a 53/39 crankset, and a 9 speed 11-23 cassette in the back. It appears that someone has replaced the wheels at some point, but everything else looks stock.
When I look at various data sources, it seems that the make and model of this bike is most likely from 2001/2002. But it does not seem to have been offered with the color scheme that is currently on the bike.
The previous owner received the bike as a gift (and is no longer in contact with the giver).
Again, I am very happy with the bike. But I would like to know when the bike was made. I have not been able to spot a serial number, or anything like that.
Any help or guidance on what's up here would be most appreciated. Thanks.
However, as I look around the internet, I am having trouble finding a picture that matches the bike I bought.
The bike has Dura Ace shifters and derailleurs, a 53/39 crankset, and a 9 speed 11-23 cassette in the back. It appears that someone has replaced the wheels at some point, but everything else looks stock.
When I look at various data sources, it seems that the make and model of this bike is most likely from 2001/2002. But it does not seem to have been offered with the color scheme that is currently on the bike.
The previous owner received the bike as a gift (and is no longer in contact with the giver).
Again, I am very happy with the bike. But I would like to know when the bike was made. I have not been able to spot a serial number, or anything like that.
Any help or guidance on what's up here would be most appreciated. Thanks.
06-13-16, 08:10 PM
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Could it be a commemorative edition bike for the 100th Tour de France?
https://vintagecannondale.com/year/2003/2003.pdf
Pg.58 Hard to read, but its there....
https://vintagecannondale.com/year/2003/2003.pdf
Pg.58 Hard to read, but its there....
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06-13-16, 08:47 PM
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Kit doesn't match
06-13-16, 09:13 PM
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06-14-16, 05:34 AM
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Here's a close up of the decal on the downtube (let's hope this image is right-side up 
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