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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-04-21, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1,914
Views: 512,659
Posted By StuBotNYC

Answered above

Answered above
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 03:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

SO many variables; my 1987 SR400 accepted 28mm on...

SO many variables; my 1987 SR400 accepted 28mm on mavics, I think it was on shwalbe.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 602
Posted By StuBotNYC

Vintage Cannondale Black Lightning's for sale

Since I can't buy every Black Lightning Cannondale I find and would love to see another fanatic get one; I thought maybe a collective thread of all the bikes and parts we find that we aren't going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 11:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210913_134206_caac79a9dbf91bbea695262cb8245c13edcae30b.jpg
Both the drum kit and the bike are from just about the same year!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 11:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Check her out... All done 😊

Check her out... All done 😊
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 11:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Thanks! Funny the term retro to me when all the...

Thanks! Funny the term retro to me when all the bikes that interest me still were made in my lifetime. This bike was offered for sale when I was 18, I would have really loved to own it then, but I do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 11:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

All good now! With the exception of one bad pilot...

All good now! With the exception of one bad pilot wheel and worn off lettering on the rear derailleur.

See pics?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

I can confirm, 28mm tires do not fit the 1986...

I can confirm, 28mm tires do not fit the 1986 sr800 "Black lightning", probably doesn't fit the other late 80s bikes but hard to tell, mine has Dia Compe Gran Comp brakes, may fit other brake setups...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-12-21, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,972
Posted By StuBotNYC

Beautiful Canny.

Beautiful Canny.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-21, 03:32 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,194
Posted By StuBotNYC

Here is my finished restoration... ...

Here is my finished restoration...


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Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-21, 03:28 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,194
Posted By StuBotNYC

Here is my finished restoration...

Here is my finished restoration...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-21, 12:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210910_135526_386972f895aca387d2e5664f70ba8f487d369b9d.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-21, 12:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Thank you! What a joy it is to ride, just...

Thank you!

What a joy it is to ride, just rode it to the bike shop to thank the head mechanic, and after joking to him how my wife wanted me to ask him for a job, he said YES! Wants to talk to me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Restoration complete.

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-21, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,194
Posted By StuBotNYC

Nice ride! That brooks saddles nose looks awfully...

Nice ride! That brooks saddles nose looks awfully high up, this comfortable for you? My reproductive organs wailed out in agony when I saw your saddle position!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-21, 03:09 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,999
Posted By StuBotNYC

For sale? Trade?

For sale? Trade?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-21, 07:51 AM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,194
Posted By StuBotNYC

Yea, it's the bike that attained the name and...

Yea, it's the bike that attained the name and launched the brand the following year. They made an Ebony and a Coral version in 1986 (with grey accents and hot pink cables same as my sr400), and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,972
Posted By StuBotNYC

LOVE your Cannondale! 2002, so it's before the...

LOVE your Cannondale! 2002, so it's before the death blow of Cannondale's motorcycle ambitions, still made in the USA. Eventually, I also want a standout model from the end of Cannondale's US made...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-21, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By StuBotNYC

Okay, I admit, this whole idea is a folly, was...

Okay, I admit, this whole idea is a folly, was just interested in a black pair :) so vain, was trying to get as much black on the bike as possible, silly now that I just said it. I'd rather keep it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-21, 11:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By StuBotNYC

Ok busted, I want black ones.

Ok busted, I want black ones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Black Lightning alert... Connecticut pickup

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cannonade-Road-Bike-/203570146559?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By StuBotNYC

Ok but from where? The extremities? The length of...

Ok but from where? The extremities? The length of the shaft outside of the cap to the end of the bolt?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-21, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By StuBotNYC

Anyone familiar with classic 1986 Cannondale QR skewer sizes?

I have a 1986 sr800 special edition, want to swap out to better quick release for my Superbe pro hubs, don't have a micrometer, was hoping one of you excellent folks here could post sizes for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-21, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,194
Posted By StuBotNYC

1986 Cannondale (pre) Black Lightning

Released as an SR800 Ebony Special edition. 48cm.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 158,600
Posted By StuBotNYC

I'm 5'8.75999" (every bit counts), and the 56...

I'm 5'8.75999" (every bit counts), and the 56 sr400 fits on the large side of well, no issues on standover, has about 2cm, my 1999 Bianchi Veloce Campagnolo 56 is slightly taller. The (pre) Black...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-21, 12:11 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Excellent!!! Here's one of my two kits:...

Excellent!!!

Here's one of my two kits: Early 90s Yamaha pre stage and recording custom brand kit, a trend with me I guess :)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-21, 05:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Wow thanks! Not even done yet gonna fix the...

Wow thanks! Not even done yet gonna fix the paint for real, full tear down and lube, new bearings, rubber, saddle (Selle Flite 1990 redux)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-16-21, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3,578
Views: 985,972
Posted By StuBotNYC

First off, s@rew you for the old people comment...

First off, s@rew you for the old people comment whippersnapper :)

Secondly, as an over 50 male, I've learned that biking keep you looking ten year younger even if you're not a chiseled statue of a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-21, 04:52 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 158,600
Posted By StuBotNYC

Live the ride on my 1986 SR400, fast, precise,...

Live the ride on my 1986 SR400, fast, precise, great acceleration and gearing....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-21, 12:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,498
Posted By StuBotNYC

Gatorskin black edition 28mm on a magic MA40...

Gatorskin black edition 28mm on a magic MA40 vintage.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Such great advice, love the idea of installing...

Such great advice, love the idea of installing them deflated!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-21, 08:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Turning this thread to a (pre) Black Lightning restoration update

So far, need to install new gatorskin rubber arriving soon, black silicone tape is on, it's been cleaned and lubed, next up is a thorough tear down from a passionate veteran racer and mechanic who is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-21, 08:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

I couldn't agree more. I only wish I could...

I couldn't agree more. I only wish I could re-anodize and re stencil, but these are out of my abilities. I will continue to search for another just to use this one as a backup or sell. I needed a new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 158,600
Posted By StuBotNYC

Reply from the future... Soon to be past

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1986 SR800 Ebony Special edition, full Superbe drivetrain, Gran Compe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-21, 10:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

I guess I will know in 5 days when they finally...

I guess I will know in 5 days when they finally arrive. I lucked out on my 1986 sr400, from all I know, it's the same frame, so I'm hoping it will work.

The rims are mavic...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,031
Posted By StuBotNYC

Sad state of affairs in retrospect. I got a 1986...

Sad state of affairs in retrospect. I got a 1986 SR400, loved the ride of it and noticed the Black Lightning in the 1987 catalog that sent me down the rabbit hole of email alerts on all the secondary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-21, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,498
Posted By StuBotNYC

I'm currently running a SR400 with 28mm, ordered...

I'm currently running a SR400 with 28mm, ordered 28mm for my SR800 fingers crossed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-21, 08:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

I just ordered gatorskin 28mm hope they fit!

I just ordered gatorskin 28mm hope they fit!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-21, 11:21 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Thank you! And thanks for all the great advice. I...

Thank you! And thanks for all the great advice. I have a 29" inseam I think 34" on the arms, also have a significant shoulder injury I need to get fixed, limits my left arm height reach but am lucky...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Cleaning up nicely...

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Wow! I just now see what you mean, both our rides...

Wow! I just now see what you mean, both our rides were made on the same day! That isn't a stock Canny paint job in salmon pink I reckon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 09:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

I ride a 54 and a 56 usually, when I bought my...

I ride a 54 and a 56 usually, when I bought my son a 49, I was surprised how much I liked the smaller frame, I'm 5'8.759999" on a good day, with a 29" inseam and a fairly long torso and wide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 06:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

On second thought, if I can get a nice finish on...

On second thought, if I can get a nice finish on this leather back, I'll keep the Cinelli, sweet seat that Volare SLX.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 04:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

So stoked. Gonna outfit it with black silicone...

So stoked. Gonna outfit it with black silicone bar tape, some black wall tires, put the Cinelli in the closet and look for an all black saddle that is suitable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 04:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/suntour_super...

https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/suntour_superbe_pro_gold_derailleur_5200.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 04:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

1986 catalog appearance of the special edition SR800 before the name Black Lightning

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1986 catalog names it an SR800...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 03:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210810_172716_b87890656739d4aac298834896777d5918975746.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 02:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Looks all good, some scratches on the rear...

Looks all good, some scratches on the rear derailleur, hoping the chain is th black and gold affair, and that I can restore that. The chain on that early BL always stood out to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-21, 02:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,261
Posted By StuBotNYC

Same model, pre BL

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cannondale-SR-800-Suntour-Super-Be-Pro-Cinelli-Saddle-52cm-Rare-Edition-/203478988489?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
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