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Old 06-18-17, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Lovenutz
..... Where should I look for cracks?
Look everywhere! These are great old bikes... but they were prone to crack... not with age but often when new. Exam all joins look for hair-line cracks in the paint. And enjoy! These are great old bikes.

Price? If your planning on flipping it... $150 would be the high offer. But if you can appreciate a beautiful old Cannondale.... you'll be enjoying it long after you forget exactly how much you paid. I wouldn't worry so much about nickels and dimes as nicks, dents, and paint condition.

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