Can you identify this bike?
09-21-15 | 08:59 PM
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Can you identify this bike?
I've been looking to buy Cannondale road bike online, and I haven't been able to figure out what model it is. It's a 1987 Cannondale 10-speed. I've perused the Cannondale vintage bike catalog, but I haven't had too much luck, as I'm not sure of most of its components.
(These are the only pictures that were posted)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Nick Walden
(These are the only pictures that were posted)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Nick Walden
09-21-15 | 09:06 PM
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I've been looking to buy Cannondale road bike online, and I haven't been able to figure out what model it is. It's a 1987 Cannondale 10-speed. I've perused the Cannondale vintage bike catalog, but I haven't had too much luck, as I'm not sure of most of its components.
(These are the only pictures that were posted)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Nick Walden
(These are the only pictures that were posted)
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Nick Walden
09-21-15 | 09:44 PM
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I can't tell you much but I can assure you it is not a '10 speed.' More than likely it has a 6 speed rear freewheel or possibly a cassette. Components are likely 105 level. I have had a few Cannondales of that vintage and frame style in my hands and that's what I've seen.
Examining the catalog closer does show a range of component levels so perhaps you have one of the less common variants. Regardless it's a good bike if you can get it for the right price.
Examining the catalog closer does show a range of component levels so perhaps you have one of the less common variants. Regardless it's a good bike if you can get it for the right price.
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09-21-15 | 09:48 PM
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What else are you looking for? A fair asking price? An original components list? It's ~25 years old (the 3.0 was introduced in '89, not '87, right?) so who knows what's still attached until you can get a hands-on with it?
09-22-15 | 04:59 AM
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Nick, just a comment that I hope will be helpful to you. The Cannondales of that era were known for their bone-jarring rides. If that matters to you, you might want to rethink your plan.
09-22-15 | 05:08 AM
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Yup. Probably called "600" at the time.
I have the same frame. Raced it for a few years.
I have the same frame. Raced it for a few years.
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09-23-15 | 07:47 AM
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I bought a red one of those as a frameset way back in 1989 or 90. Beefier downtube and (I think) steeper angles than the regular road frame. I loved it, but it was a little rough on the longer rides. Ended up selling it to a guy in PA when I got my Trek 5500.
I often wish I'd kept that 'Dale.
I often wish I'd kept that 'Dale.
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