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10-14-11 | 07:43 AM

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dwellman

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From: Hermitage, TN

Bikes: 1986 Cannondale SR300 (full SRAM Apex) 1996 Cannondale R800 (Full SRAM Rival), 1997 Cannondale R200 (Shimano Tiagra), 2012 Cannondale CAAD 10-5, 1992 Bridgestone RB-1 (SRAM Force)

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Originally Posted by WNG

2.8 has the rep of being the ultimate Cannondale USA aluminum frameset. So stiff it'll beat you like a red-headed stepchild.
So, put the new SRAM stuff on it and go pick a fight with some CF riders.

Sora works, but it's a wall flower group, plain Jane. The 8 speed is still an upgrade for the '86, and will still look like a vintage update and get the attention you expect. Same goes for the 2.8 plus Rival.

Well, when you put it like that, it makes perfect sense. . .

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