1989 Cannondale Black Lightning. Worth?
 

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I was thinking of putting this beauty on the market. '89 I think, basically unridden according to the guy I got it from, and has very little wear. I've ridden it a few times and it is STIFF and fast, unfortunately just a hair too small. Thoughts on price?

Thanks!

Gee, that's a beauty-interested to know myself! Depending on locale/I don't think $300 (+) would be out of the question. How many speeds on it?

A very nice original example.
Touch up the RD with some black paint and put it up on eBay with a BIN of $650.
Be patient. It will sell for that.

I concur.

This is a very nice example of a Black Lighting which is a very nice lat 80's entry level competion race bike. With the nice matched original black components which look to be 7speed Suntour Accushift Sprint which hold down value a bit. Considering the very nice overall condition I would $500-600 value for a local sale and $650-700 on ebay if your up for doing reasonably priced shipping. I have owned a similar Canondale and really liked the performance but found the tight geomtry and stiffness not to my personnel liking a little much for everyday riding but fine for shorter distance racing, which was what these bikes where intended for. They where intended to be a value priced race bike and they accomplish this very nicely.

Wow, that one for $212 is a shocker. Even needing new nipples and spokes (due to rust and corrosion, so probably other stuff as well), that one looks like it was a good deal. Has I not been in France the last two weeks, I'd have bid on that.

It's an anomaly.

Based on your recent build, I suspect you are blinded by love!:love:

:lol:

I'm just surprised to hear of the lower prices. It was 3yrs ago I'd given up the idea of owning one or even finding one for a decent price. That's what motivated my build. Dang, those are fun to ride hard.

Well, I'll try to sell it and I guess that will establish its current value. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

FYI it is not an 1989; look at the rear drop out and compare to: http://www.vintagecannondale.com/year/1989/1989.pdf

I think it is a 1988 (first generation frame and 7 speed Sprint): http://www.vintagecannondale.com/year/1988/1988.pdf

You're right, it is an 1988.

So maybe we were a little conservative on the price, it sold for 650 (plus 140 shipping) on eBay within 6 hours of posting it.

Now we know!

Yup. They do command a premium. :)

Closed tonight $270 + shipping

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