Cannondale Goodwill Find $50
07-06-07, 02:34 PM
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Cannondale Goodwill Find $50
My next door neighbor just called me and said he was at a local goodwill. I always told him to keep an eye out for bikes and such. Anyhow, he said that he had a Cannondale QR900, really lite and looks to be in nice shape. Tires where flat but it had to be worth that.
So, I was in the car and had no access to the internet to see if I could find this "qr" version. I had to make a quick choice and the only thing I could to to check the age was to see what kind of components it had. I asked him to find the shifter, Knowing he wouldnt be able to if it had brifters so he said, I only see brakes lol. I said does it have writing on the tops? He said, yea, shimano flight deck. I said just go ahead and buy it. Ill pay you tonight.
This has to be a 2000 or up bike right? I mean, its goodwill and they want $50 for a bike. Thats unheard of right?
Ive yet to see it but I had to take a chance. It may be a diamond in the rough then it may be a complete turd. Also, I couldnt find a "qr" 900, rather all I found was a r900 which Im familiar with. He later said that it had sora components.
Ill keep posted.
fingers crossed.
So, I was in the car and had no access to the internet to see if I could find this "qr" version. I had to make a quick choice and the only thing I could to to check the age was to see what kind of components it had. I asked him to find the shifter, Knowing he wouldnt be able to if it had brifters so he said, I only see brakes lol. I said does it have writing on the tops? He said, yea, shimano flight deck. I said just go ahead and buy it. Ill pay you tonight.
This has to be a 2000 or up bike right? I mean, its goodwill and they want $50 for a bike. Thats unheard of right?
Ive yet to see it but I had to take a chance. It may be a diamond in the rough then it may be a complete turd. Also, I couldnt find a "qr" 900, rather all I found was a r900 which Im familiar with. He later said that it had sora components.
Ill keep posted.
fingers crossed.
07-06-07, 03:17 PM
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What about sizing? =D
Anyhow, good luck, hope it's a great (or in this case INSANE) buy!
Anyhow, good luck, hope it's a great (or in this case INSANE) buy!
07-06-07, 03:20 PM
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Strange. Sora shifters would indicate post-2000. But Sora would not be stock on a "900-level" bike.
My guess is that's its a pretty old R900 that someone updated with some new Sora stuff. Who knows? A bargain for 50 bucks for sure.
My guess is that's its a pretty old R900 that someone updated with some new Sora stuff. Who knows? A bargain for 50 bucks for sure.
07-06-07, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by C_heath
My next door neighbor just called me and said he was at a local goodwill. I always told him to keep an eye out for bikes and such. Anyhow, he said that he had a Cannondale QR900, really lite and looks to be in nice shape. Tires where flat but it had to be worth that.
So, I was in the car and had no access to the internet to see if I could find this "qr" version. I had to make a quick choice and the only thing I could to to check the age was to see what kind of components it had. I asked him to find the shifter, Knowing he wouldnt be able to if it had brifters so he said, I only see brakes lol. I said does it have writing on the tops? He said, yea, shimano flight deck. I said just go ahead and buy it. Ill pay you tonight.
This has to be a 2000 or up bike right? I mean, its goodwill and they want $50 for a bike. Thats unheard of right?
Ive yet to see it but I had to take a chance. It may be a diamond in the rough then it may be a complete turd. Also, I couldnt find a "qr" 900, rather all I found was a r900 which Im familiar with. He later said that it had sora components.
Ill keep posted.
fingers crossed.
So, I was in the car and had no access to the internet to see if I could find this "qr" version. I had to make a quick choice and the only thing I could to to check the age was to see what kind of components it had. I asked him to find the shifter, Knowing he wouldnt be able to if it had brifters so he said, I only see brakes lol. I said does it have writing on the tops? He said, yea, shimano flight deck. I said just go ahead and buy it. Ill pay you tonight.
This has to be a 2000 or up bike right? I mean, its goodwill and they want $50 for a bike. Thats unheard of right?
Ive yet to see it but I had to take a chance. It may be a diamond in the rough then it may be a complete turd. Also, I couldnt find a "qr" 900, rather all I found was a r900 which Im familiar with. He later said that it had sora components.
Ill keep posted.
fingers crossed.
07-06-07, 03:54 PM
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If not = sell. No big deal.
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07-06-07, 05:27 PM
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well I ride a 54 and can ride a 56 so my chances are good. If not EEEEEEEEEEEBBBAAAYYYYY
07-06-07, 06:49 PM
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Hes On The Way With It~! Hehe
07-06-07, 06:50 PM
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Post some pics.
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07-06-07, 08:02 PM
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HERE IT ISSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Ok, not a Madone but loooook !!!!!! Im pumped ! FIFTY BUCKS~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ok, not a Madone but loooook !!!!!! Im pumped ! FIFTY BUCKS~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-06-07, 08:06 PM
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Shimano 600 Groupo, FLight Seat, BRAND NEW SORA BRIFTERS, NEW Shifter cables, Ultegra wheelset laced up on MAVIC SUP Wheels. Brand New Tires! Shimano Clipless pedals and ALL!
FIFTY FREAKING BUCKS!
Finally I got a deal on sumtin.
FIFTY FREAKING BUCKS!
Finally I got a deal on sumtin.
07-06-07, 08:07 PM
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Im tearin it down right now. Will Repost some nice after soap and degrease.
07-06-07, 08:07 PM
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damn! that's a find!
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07-06-07, 08:08 PM
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oh yea, its lighter than my Trek 
07-06-07, 08:09 PM
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Its a 58 but Im gonna slide the flite forward and maybe shop around for a lesser stem (it has a 120mm on it) and I bet it will be a sweet ride.
07-06-07, 08:10 PM
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Friggin Awesome
YOU GOT THAT GORGEOUS SEXILUSCIOUS 'DALE BABY FOR 50 BUCKS Holy cow! Why don't I ever find deals like that.
Congratulations Heath, enjoy the ride.
07-06-07, 09:17 PM
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after a light wash and inside.........
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07-06-07, 09:23 PM
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What on earth is the black thing under the head tube? Looks like a 50cm frame made bigger some how..never seen such a thing before.
07-06-07, 09:27 PM
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I dont know! It was $50
07-06-07, 09:33 PM
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Ever glue tires before? Looks like you'll have to.
And the fork looks like a headshok! Beautiful find!
And the fork looks like a headshok! Beautiful find!
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Originally Posted by divineAndbright
What on earth is the black thing under the head tube? Looks like a 50cm frame made bigger some how..never seen such a thing before.
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Nice bike.
You should go back to the goodwill shop and give them more money, they clearly didn't know how to price it...
You should go back to the goodwill shop and give them more money, they clearly didn't know how to price it...
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Originally Posted by C_heath
Its a 58 but Im gonna slide the flite forward and maybe shop around for a lesser stem (it has a 120mm on it) and I bet it will be a sweet ride.
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07-07-07, 06:26 AM
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I gave my neighbor $50 plus $15 for Gas. I was shocked when hit came in. It was dark and he was carrying it on his shoulder. All I had to do was look at the unlit contours and I new that I had made a nice decision. You could just tell.
Im so pumped. Im gonna try to ride it. It may be to big but I might keep it for friends to ride with me.
This rules!
Im so pumped. Im gonna try to ride it. It may be to big but I might keep it for friends to ride with me.
This rules!