Is this worth it?
08-16-09, 09:07 AM
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Is this worth it?
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I would like to find a nice original steel bike, this one seems to fit the bill. Any input would be great, thanks.
I would like to find a nice original steel bike, this one seems to fit the bill. Any input would be great, thanks.
08-16-09, 09:08 AM
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08-16-09, 09:13 AM
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I wouldn't wait too long. Looks like a nice clean bike. If it's your size and in good condition, I'd say go for it. The price appears fair, but always try to negotiate down. 
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The price seems fair, but we don't know what componets are on it other then Shimano, but which Shimano? I was never a fan of Peugeot's because the frames were always noodly, but if your not going to be riding hard or into mountains then it would be fine. I would offer $100 cash.
08-16-09, 11:35 AM
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It looks about 54 to 56cm to me. Ask the seller to measure it.
08-16-09, 01:41 PM
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Go try it and if it fits and isn't all busted up buy it and ride it.
It's a nice bike. Or pretty nice. Well I used to own the one like it but a couple years older and I liked it. If it were here in Tampa and my size and I wasn't already loaded down with more road bike than I have any use for I'd buy it.
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I kind of doubt that bike will fit. In my experience, Cannondales run BIG for the size. So a 56cm Cannondale is going to be quite a bit larger than a medium frame from another manufacturer.
08-16-09, 02:43 PM
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Really? You mean the modern frames? I had an old 3.0, and the 58cm fit more like a 56/57. They measured the frame c-t, BB to top of seat tube, which had an extended mast.
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I had a 1987 Cannondale T600, in a 23 inch frame. It had a standover that was 1 1/2 inches higher than my 1987 Miyata 215 in a 23 inch frame. The Cannondale was also as tall as my 1983 Fuji Touring Series IV (24 inch frame).
As I recall, that 23 inch Cannondale was measured C to C. I no longer have the bike, so I can't double check it. I believe the Miyata 23 inch is C to T.
I just picked up a 1985 T500 with a 21 inch frame. We'll have to see how it sizes up.
