Originally Posted by
enjoybikes
today's catch... from the LBS (GASP)... who knew... 1985 Cannondale SR900. Components don't agree with the 1985 catalog. Agrees partially with the build of the next lower down model the SR 500/600. Mavic derailleurs, rear with both chainwheels broken, front is braze-on, Suntour Superbe cranks/chainrings, Suntour Cyclone hubs and pedals, Suntour shifters... presumably Cyclone, Nisi Mixer 700c rims, Royal Gran Compe brake calipers/levers w/hoods dirty but intact, Cinelli bars/stem, Sugino seatpost, Cinelli Volare suede seat. Watching some replacement Mavic chainwheels for future replacement. LBS was asking $200. When I inquired, they said they would be happy to move it and break even for $180 and I pulled the trigger. I've been on the lookout for old Cannondales. I used to drool over them when I was a kid and shopping for my first real bike. Should be fun to have one.
That's a fantastic LBS find! Looks like you've got a pretty large one, too.
I've been using an '85 SR900 as my commuter, and absolutely love it, but I got in an accident and forked the fork. It's been replaced, but the rake is longer and makes for a more squirrely ride. I managed to find an '85 ST frame that I'll build up into a commuter with that fork (and post here when I'm done), and I'll probably get a Nashbar carbon fork for the SR to turn it back into a racing ride. Hopefully the shorter rake on the Nashbar fork will help bring the steering back under control.
Yours looks really great, and really well maintained. I've got loads of paint chips on my two frames, but it seems like the previous owners of yours took care of it. Let us know how it rides; I love powering mine through the city.