Another question, how has the quality of Cannondale changed over the years? In general the "they don't make them like they use to" saying applies to most situations, but just wanted to hear some people who have had experience with both (I also know things have moved to Taiwan).
At the moment, I own an '88 ST400, a '93 R600, a '96SR500 (Headshok), a 2001 CAAD4, and an unknown year in 1980s rattle-canned frameset (all road bikes), and 2003 & 2007 Comfort Cannondales. All are USA made frames. Over that time frame, I'd say the quality was all consistently high, but you can see how their engineering became more refined.
Are you certain your C-Dale is a SR model? I always thought "SR" designated "Silk Road" and usually referred to a less aggressive bike for the casual rider. Both my '93 R600 and the '96 SR500 have the cantilevered chain stays, but the '96 was a SR because of the Headshok.
Both of mine are running Shimano 105 which was stock on the '93. The '96 came with Shimano RSX, but I bought mine as a frameset, so I don't have any of that gear.
Best of luck on your C-Dale.