1988 cannondale sr500 fork
09-08-12, 12:10 PM
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1988 cannondale sr500 fork
i just bought a 56cm sr500 and so far im loving it, but i want to start to upgrade/modernize it now.
i want to buy a nashbar carbon fork, i know that it is 1" threaded, but im not sure of the length of the steerer.
can anyone help?
the options are 160 175 200 220 240mm
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...%20Road%20Fork
and if anyone else has any recommendations for parts that will improve the ride please link them or let me know in details i i can look into them
, i am a bike beginer am i am just using this to commute to school.
i apoliguze for not knowing the correct terminology but
i am also interested in a new stem
brake levers
possible cassettes and other gears
if you could link me to ones that would work with the 1988 sr500 and that are affordable that would be great aswell
i want to buy a nashbar carbon fork, i know that it is 1" threaded, but im not sure of the length of the steerer.
can anyone help?
the options are 160 175 200 220 240mm
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...%20Road%20Fork
and if anyone else has any recommendations for parts that will improve the ride please link them or let me know in details i i can look into them
, i am a bike beginer am i am just using this to commute to school.
i apoliguze for not knowing the correct terminology but
i am also interested in a new stem
brake levers
possible cassettes and other gears
if you could link me to ones that would work with the 1988 sr500 and that are affordable that would be great aswell
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09-08-12, 05:00 PM
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Should work. I put one in a '95 2.8 frame and had about 2 1/2" to cut off.
09-08-12, 05:22 PM
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occman, When you remove the OEM fork just measure the length of the steerer tube and choose the nearest size longer, if none are exact.
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Beware, that bike has a short headset. Be sure to cut long enough to fit a taller headset, adding spacers if you keep the old headset for now.
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I know this is reviving an old thread....but...
I'm contemplating the same purchase. What size did you end up going with? How did the new fork ride? I have the same bike. 54cm white with blueberry. Love the ride.
Thanks, Red.
I'm contemplating the same purchase. What size did you end up going with? How did the new fork ride? I have the same bike. 54cm white with blueberry. Love the ride.
Thanks, Red.
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If your bike's a 54, the head tube (and thus the steerer tube) is probably a little bit shorter than the one on his 56. By how much, I don't know. It would be a much safer bet to measure yours, and it's not too difficult to do.
And since the original poster has a total of one post, from over three years ago, I don't think it's too likely that he'll reply anyway. ;-)
And since the original poster has a total of one post, from over three years ago, I don't think it's too likely that he'll reply anyway. ;-)
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Remember you can always make a second cut but not add length (or not without a lot of hassle and a framebuilder who is willing). Andy.
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I would also like to hear your thoughts on changing the rake of the bike. As I have read, the rake of the sr500 is 38mm. This fork has a rake of 43mm. I do not want to drastically change the way the bike handles, as I can fully understand all the great attributes of the bike. Fast, quick handling and climbs quickly. In fact, not saying much for me, but the bike is capable of more than I can currently deliver. Anyway, my interest in the fork is that the previous owner obviously did not care lovingly for the bike. I am going to deal with some rust issues if I keep the steel fork. Thanks, Red.
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