I have a "91 Cannondale SM1000 that I want to install drops on. I've seen a picture in this forum where someone else did the same thing. I used to have a road bike and I really miss the handlebars, but a road bike just isn't practical for me.

Anyway, I've been trying to figure out exactly what I have on my bike. I know I have a ritchey logic headseat, and a ritchey stem (not exactly sure what kind, no id marks). I measured the width of the stem and it is 7/8". Since this is a mtn bike it is probably safe to assume that the handlebar is 25.4mm at the clamp point from what I read. I have to figure out a way to measure that.

Also, I have cantilever brakes. My stem has a little holder that keeps the brake cable going stratight down to the front brakes.

So the parts I think I need are.

Nitto 115 handlebars on this page

And these brake levers

In addition I know I'll need some tape for the bars and this would also be a good time to replace the brake cables. I'll probably pick up some bar end friction shifters as well.

Thoughts? Comments? Any help is appreciated.