Cannondale V400 Find
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Cannondale V400 Find
Just found one of these at one of the local dig spots. I will get some pics up as soon as I clean it. Pretty dirty. The ribbed rubber suspension sleeve between the head and the fork has a tear. Otherwise it's in nice shape. Rusty chain, but not completely rusted. Looked for damage to the frame couldn't find any but one spot where the paint is a little flaky. But no damage there.
Anyway when I get it cleaned.........
Anyway when I get it cleaned.........
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Had a SuperV Carbon. Thought I was done with mountain bikes and stupidly sold it...
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Cleaned, put air in the tires, and road it five miles last night. Neat little bike. I put some electrical tape around the fork "SOCK". It will have to stay that way for now. Although it will drive me nuts. Not sure if I would keep this or not since a I have an 09 Cobia. One thing I do really like about it is how upright I am. Very maneuverable.
I guess I will find a Santa Cruz in another 15 years for a couple bucks. The only problem is I am on the other side of 50. Hopefully I will be 85 and still riding.....
That Super V Carbon sounds like it could be a good quality budget bike. I only buy on the fly.
I guess I will find a Santa Cruz in another 15 years for a couple bucks. The only problem is I am on the other side of 50. Hopefully I will be 85 and still riding.....
That Super V Carbon sounds like it could be a good quality budget bike. I only buy on the fly.
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98,99 or 2000? And what is the largest size wheel this bike will accommodate?
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Nice looking antique.
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There are plenty of outdated bikes to certain folks on this site. The ones that want to pay $5000 for something that gives them enjoyment and donate it 10 years later is fine with me.
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Nice Cannondale, crazy that bike is almost vintage. If there is a tear in the boot you are going to need to make sure everything is okay with the internals.
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I paid a a good ole' days price for this bike. I don't know how long or if any of you have been digging for a while, but it was bargain city a while back. ON EVERYTHING.
Not that way anymore.
I will wait for my Santa Cruz. What I really want is a Surly Crosscheck. What I really want is C$SH!
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It's fine. They are well known for having tear issues. Cannondale made the boot out of some really flimsy rubber. My electrical tape job is neat, and discreet.
I paid a a good ole' days price for this bike. I don't know how long or if any of you have been digging for a while, but it was bargain city a while back. ON EVERYTHING.
Not that way anymore.
I will wait for my Santa Cruz. What I really want is a Surly Crosscheck. What I really want is C$SH!
I paid a a good ole' days price for this bike. I don't know how long or if any of you have been digging for a while, but it was bargain city a while back. ON EVERYTHING.
Not that way anymore.
I will wait for my Santa Cruz. What I really want is a Surly Crosscheck. What I really want is C$SH!
Why did you buy the Cannondale if there are at least three things you want more?
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And please, give me your old MTB.
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But if you are going to get cocky about it, I’ll tell you what I really think of it.
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Ride this bike every day all over the place. Still looking to purchase a modern bike (Not a mountain bike, to much $$$$ at the moment. Soon though)
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