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Old 09-27-17 | 06:50 PM
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Bikes: '84 Miyata 610 ‘91 Cannondale ST600,'83 Trek 720 ‘84 Trek 520, 620, ‘91 Miyata 1000LT, '79 Trek 514, '78 Trek 706, '73 Raleigh Int. frame.

The Cannondale does not, but I've looked at Sheldons page and while it would be more of a pain than the others it's been done before.

http://vintagecannondale.com/year/1988/1988.pdf

http://www.vintage-trek.com/images/t...rekCatalog.pdf

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Here are links to the catalog pages for each bike. The Cannondale is stiff and very aggressive with steep geometry and it's noticeably the lightest. Will only fit 25mm tires. Aluminum frame with a Chromo fork (I replaced the manganese fork when I got it) so it has the stiffest ride but a modicum of comfort.

The Trek is the grey to black fade paint scheme, with Reynolds 531 main tubes and Chromo fork and stays. It's not quite as responsive as the Cannondale but close, an the ride is just sublime. Really well balanced between stiffness and shock absorption. This frame will take 28mm no problem and possibly 32's.

The Miyata 710 is a little heavier and a little stiffer than the Trek, it rides a bit harsh at lower speeds but when you get up around 15mph or more it comes into its own. It's the only bike I've ridden that has such a sweet spot for speed and feel. It's Miyata's in house triple butted tubing and Chromo fork and stays and it might fit 28mm tires but it would be a squeeze. This bike is the most traditional and classic looking bike. The Cannondale has the phat toobs, the Trek has the cast lugs, and the CT-3000 is lugged carbon.

Speaking of the CT-3000, it's light compared to everything but the Cannondale, has a ride that's compliant yet snappy, and it really kills off road chatter. If I raced on cobblestone this would be the bike. It also might take 28mm but I'd have to double check.
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