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Posted By benkaf

Thanks for the input so far! The last three...

Thanks for the input so far! The last three posters are probably right - the top tube is 58cm, but the seat tube is 63cm. So, I should be listing as a 63, then!
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Posted By benkaf

1990s Bianchi Limited - Pristine - what's it worth??

Early 1990s Bianchi Limited - 58cm (UPDATE - Probably 63cm)

Pewter Grey in almost perfect condition with the original full Shimano 600 group: shifters, brakes, crank and derailleur. It has...
11-16-08, 01:22 AM
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Posted By benkaf

That's just photo distortion -- the quick...

That's just photo distortion -- the quick releases are fine!
11-15-08, 07:23 PM
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Posted By benkaf

1986 Centurion Le Mans RS -- I'm in love!!

I just got back from the Tucson Bike Swap where I found this 1986 Centurion Le Mans RS. It still had the brochure and warranty form hanging off the frame. It appears to never have been ridden or if...
09-29-08, 08:18 AM
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Posted By benkaf

It has the original 27 inch wheels (as I found...

It has the original 27 inch wheels (as I found out when I replaced the tires and couldn't fit the 700 tires I had around). I think the bike is a hair big, but I also believe that's because the...
09-29-08, 12:48 AM
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Posted By benkaf

Keep or Sell 1986 Cannondale ST500?

I have found my way into owning a 1986 ST 500. It's in reasonable shape but will take some fixing at my LBS to get into good enough shape to really ride. I would like to start training for the baby...
07-13-08, 04:30 PM
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Posted By benkaf

Paul, I have the EXACT same bike. I think...

Paul,

I have the EXACT same bike. I think it's a 1992. I picked it up in 2000 for $100 here in Tucson. I use it as a commuter and it is a very reliable bike with a decent ride. I've had...
07-12-08, 05:29 PM
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Posted By benkaf

Help with old cannondale identity

Hey everybody . . .

well the Paramount rebuild is going forward, but today I went to buy some panniers from a guy off of Craigslist and he said for an extra $50 he'd throw in his old cannondale. ...
06-29-08, 10:42 AM
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Posted By benkaf

Thanks for all your input! I will clean her up...

Thanks for all your input! I will clean her up and ride her without worry . . . and maybe take her in for a greased up shaft down the seat tube. (Sort of like a bike colonoscopy . . . )
06-26-08, 10:18 AM
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Posted By benkaf

I don't think the guy selling it to me knew, or...

I don't think the guy selling it to me knew, or even rode the thing. I got the impression it was stuff he had laying around from a roommate.

Bottom line is if people think it's ok to ride it, I...
06-26-08, 09:57 AM
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Posted By benkaf

Paramount seat tube dent - am I an idiot?!

Keep the suggestions coming . . . I have now added a pic of the whole bike. Needs a bit of cleaning because the doper I bought it from, well . . .

Hi all,

I was very excited to buy a '92...
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