Cannondale Optima frame

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11-26-14 | 10:20 AM

PeteDman

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Cannondale Optima frame

I own a 2006 Cannondale SR500 (Sport Road) and as I compare the frame to other Cannondale frames, it looks just like the CAAD series. Anyone have some insight into this? Thanks

11-26-14 | 10:44 AM

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I own a 2006 Cannondale SR500

Are you sure about that?

11-26-14 | 11:08 AM

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Are you sure about that?

Pretty sure, says it right on the top tube and found it in the 2006 Cannondale Vintage catalog. Why do you ask?

11-26-14 | 11:46 AM

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Pretty sure, says it right on the top tube and found it in the 2006 Cannondale Vintage catalog. Why do you ask?

I don't think the SR series bikes have been made since the mid 90's.

Cannondale Bicycle Corp. - 2006 Cannondale Road Bikes

11-26-14 | 12:09 PM

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Pretty sure, says it right on the top tube and found it in the 2006 Cannondale Vintage catalog. Why do you ask?

by 2006, do you mean 1996?

https://www.vintagecannondale.com/year/1996/1996.pdf

11-26-14 | 12:58 PM

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They have it classified as a Recreational/Fitness bike:
Cannondale Bicycle Corp. - Sport Road 500

11-26-14 | 01:02 PM

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It's is definitely a 2006.
Cannondale Bicycle Corp. - Sport Road 500

11-26-14 | 01:08 PM

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Looks like your bike is very similar to the caad bikes in materials but the geometry is quite different.
Much taller head tube and slacker geo focused on more relaxed riding.