Old Cannondale ID?
08-03-10, 05:01 PM
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Old Cannondale ID?
I'm trying to sell this old Cannondale. Knowing what model it is would help. Any ideas? Full Shimano 600 group, eyelets near dropouts, and on front fork would make it a touring model, just not sure which one/year.
08-03-10, 06:18 PM
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Go to the vintage Cannondale site. Check your serial number (the site explains it well).
https://www.vintagecannondale.com/
https://www.vintagecannondale.com/
08-03-10, 06:44 PM
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nice looking train depot head badge and all. looks like an early one mid '80s (?) back when they had a frame and use the components to make road or touring bikes. three sets of bottle bosses too.
I love how the TT blends to the DT for a nice clean headtube joint
I love how the TT blends to the DT for a nice clean headtube joint
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08-03-10, 07:12 PM
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Looks remarkedly like a 1985 ST400.
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Yep, definitely an AA/BB/CC ST frame (that's 83/84/85, before they changed their frame ID system). I would guess that's a 17 inch frame (the touring frames were sized in inches) based on the way the top, down and head tubes come together. Looks to be in nice shape.
In the DC area, as is, that's a $175-200 bike.
In the DC area, as is, that's a $175-200 bike.
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08-03-10, 07:39 PM
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I've done better with those older Cannondales, depending on the condition of the paint (many had crap paint). And the small size will bring a premium. Really depends on condition, top notch shape, it would bring $250.
08-03-10, 10:43 PM
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I'm trying to sell this old Cannondale. Knowing what model it is would help. Any ideas? Full Shimano 600 group, eyelets near dropouts, and on front fork would make it a touring model, just not sure which one/year.
08-04-10, 12:05 AM
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that is a thick ass frame i like it PROPS XD
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Excellent resource which I have seen before but forgot about, thanks.
Unfortunately the SN location/# does not follow any of the conventions listed on that site, weird. It is on the underside of the non-drive-side chain-stay. I've looked at pics of ST400's though and I think you're right.
Unfortunately the SN location/# does not follow any of the conventions listed on that site, weird. It is on the underside of the non-drive-side chain-stay. I've looked at pics of ST400's though and I think you're right.
Originally Posted by wrk101
Go to the vintage Cannondale site. Check your serial number (the site explains it well).
https://www.vintagecannondale.com/
https://www.vintagecannondale.com/
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Originally Posted by wrk101
I've done better with those older Cannondales, depending on the condition of the paint (many had crap paint). And the small size will bring a premium. Really depends on condition, top notch shape, it would bring $250.
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
I love how the TT blends to the DT for a nice clean headtube joint
08-04-10, 07:08 AM
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Ooops just realized I didn't post the ad yesterday though I wrote it.. Ever reach the preview page in craigslist, think you're done and forget to click "confirm" at the bottom of the page? Not the 1st time for me.. Anyway, listed it for $250 instead.. Should go pretty quick for that price I think.
08-04-10, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by gems
Ooops just realized I didn't post the ad yesterday though I wrote it.. Ever reach the preview page in craigslist, think you're done and forget to click "confirm" at the bottom of the page? Not the 1st time for me.. Anyway, listed it for $250 instead.. Should go pretty quick for that price I think.
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Originally Posted by wrk101
I've done better with those older Cannondales, depending on the condition of the paint (many had crap paint). And the small size will bring a premium. Really depends on condition, top notch shape, it would bring $250.
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Just for your future reference, the serno on that specific bike is NOT on the chainstay, but on the BB. This one would start with CC as it's an '85.
08-04-10, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by hamanu23
why does a smaller size bring a premium?
1. Fewer small bikes were made back then. It was routine for people to be sized on larger bikes. For instance, I now ride a 56cm bike. Back in the 1970s, I was sized for a 61cm bike.
2. There are a lot of women looking for road/racing bikes. Most vintage bikes were made for men. So there just aren't many small sized bikes out there on the used market. While you can buy a brand new womens specific design bike today, that was not the case in the past. OK, there were the niche womens road bikes, like the Terry design. But those are extremely rare.
Anything under a 21 inch frame is relatively rare. Most vintage bikes out there are 21 to 24 inch size. Anything under 19 inches is super rare. I had an 18 inch Trek road bike (almost all Trek models, the smallest size was 19 inches, so an 18 inch Trek vintage bike is really rare), the buyer drove four hours to get it from me.
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I'd like to add to wrk101's list.
There are many youngsters today who want to get into road biking, but don't want to spend the money for a new bike knowing they'll outgrow it. A used bike at less than half the price is perfect.
Only problem is, try to find one.
There are many youngsters today who want to get into road biking, but don't want to spend the money for a new bike knowing they'll outgrow it. A used bike at less than half the price is perfect.
Only problem is, try to find one.
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Originally Posted by wrk101
Two reasons:
1. Fewer small bikes were made back then. It was routine for people to be sized on larger bikes. For instance, I now ride a 56cm bike. Back in the 1970s, I was sized for a 61cm bike.
2. There are a lot of women looking for road/racing bikes. Most vintage bikes were made for men. So there just aren't many small sized bikes out there on the used market. While you can buy a brand new womens specific design bike today, that was not the case in the past. OK, there were the niche womens road bikes, like the Terry design. But those are extremely rare.
Anything under a 21 inch frame is relatively rare. Most vintage bikes out there are 21 to 24 inch size. Anything under 19 inches is super rare. I had an 18 inch Trek road bike (almost all Trek models, the smallest size was 19 inches, so an 18 inch Trek vintage bike is really rare), the buyer drove four hours to get it from me.
1. Fewer small bikes were made back then. It was routine for people to be sized on larger bikes. For instance, I now ride a 56cm bike. Back in the 1970s, I was sized for a 61cm bike.
2. There are a lot of women looking for road/racing bikes. Most vintage bikes were made for men. So there just aren't many small sized bikes out there on the used market. While you can buy a brand new womens specific design bike today, that was not the case in the past. OK, there were the niche womens road bikes, like the Terry design. But those are extremely rare.
Anything under a 21 inch frame is relatively rare. Most vintage bikes out there are 21 to 24 inch size. Anything under 19 inches is super rare. I had an 18 inch Trek road bike (almost all Trek models, the smallest size was 19 inches, so an 18 inch Trek vintage bike is really rare), the buyer drove four hours to get it from me.
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