francophile 

I guess this is a '85-87ish SR500 or 600 or something? Clarification welcome.

I actually really, really enjoyed the way this rides so I may tuck it away for a while, but damn does it look goofy to me with those ginormous tubes. All 600 group with a DA headset and Campy Victory Strada tubulars. Information and rough valuation would be appreciated, since this is out of my "normal" league of bikes. I bought it on a whim to test drive and potentially re-sell or part-out. Plastic cable guides are in primo condition, but DS chainstay is lacking a sticker.

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oddjob2

What's the serial #? Look on the chainstay.

bargainguy

My guess is an '86 SR500. Components seem to fit:

https://vintagecannondale.com/year/1986/1986.pdf

The '85 C-dales had a top tube Cannondale decal which was shorter and smaller than the '86's, where the C-dale decal stretches almost between two cable guides. This one has the longer decal.

rccardr 

...and plastic top tube cable guides, which almost assuredly makes it an '86. Nicely equipped with a full 6208 groupset, with appropriate minor maintenance that will last for decades.

Strada rims (does it still have the Shimano hubs?) and DA headset would seem to indicate lots of use, but it looks to be in great condition. Might also be a replacement frame, as an accident could destroy the rims, original frame and headset but leave the rest of the bike useable.

francophile 

Ah, thanks for that! All I found was a logo stamped on NDS dropout w/no serial. I literally know nothing about these. Here:

Still has Shimano hubs to match the group. I didn't check date codes, but pretty sure everything jibes except the headset.

francophile 

Ah, but anyway - I don't know if there's a place in my stable to keep this. Although, I openly admit, this bike rides nicer than many I've owned in my lifetime. I'd only ridden Cannondale's MTB offerings, never the road bikes. This is way more up my alley than their MTB.

That said, I will eventually sell it, although I plan to ride it on a few more trips just to see if it grows on me. Still, a realistic FMV from anyone in-the-know is appreciated. Paint is practically flawless. No dents or dings. Nothing bent or broken. Seems very well maintained. The only thing I see "wrong" with it is the headset and rim upgrade (no bones there) and the missing DS chainstay sticker.

oddjob2

SN indicates 60cm, built 10/15/85. As a 4th quarter build, a 1986 issue, and an SR500 as determined above.

DMC707

It's worth about 250$ , maybe 300 on the outside

zukahn1

I would say around $250 also as presented the worn tubulars hurt value, it's going to cost $100 to get a news set. Also it seems a lot of buyers just don't want older tubulars.

francophile 

Right on, I'd be happy with ROI at $250. I'll be re-lacing with clinchers if it grows on me.

rideandgoseek

+1

Old tubulars are a liability on the road and a tough sell to someone who doesn't know much about bikes. As mentioned above even someone who knows what they're doing will need to put $100 and a lot of time/effort into replacing them.

Case in point, I don't ride my '85 Trek 760 nearly as much as I should because of its' old tubulars. I'm always afraid they won't make it back but at the same time I'm too cheap to go all in and replace them. I need to eventually just get them done but seems like every month I find a screaming deal on another bike that diverts my attention.

With all that being said, I think you can get between $250-$300 from someone who's got their mind set on a nice old Cannondale in excellent shape. This is a fast, fun bike.

Thanks for sharing it! I love the color too!