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I called the seller. It might be big enough. He's 6'1" and says it's too big for him. He was given the bike from a family member a couple of years ago. Because he's the family "bike guy". Except he's into BMX and 40's-50's cruisers. Only accepted the offer of a free bike because it was kitted...

Well, I should’ve perused the catalogs a little better. Because a 1985 (or 1984) SR900 is what this appears to be… Now that price doesn’t seem as ridiculous as I first thought. Not that I have that much at this time. Would be a neat addition. If it were big enough.

His ad does state to call for more info. Thinking about calling. Cuz there has to be a good story. The pictures of the bike are taken in a car wash bay. So he at least cleaned the dust off.

Local CL ad. $750 obo. Looks like a neat build. Needs tlc. And shorter cable housings. I’m recalling some special model that did come with Campagnolo. I could be confused. It happens after looking at thousands of bike ads for the last couple of years. (Edit: found online a 89 SR900 and this...

I found the reason for the binding rear brake. It was in the cable housing. A flat spot that is right where the housing has to make a bend exiting the brake lever. Fortunately I had another new section of 11/87 dated Dia Compe housing. Installed, re-wrapped bars and ops check normal. Now I...

Ordered these from ebay

While troubleshooting a binding rear brake on my BL I put too much stress on a cable guide and it broke. They must get brittle with age as I don’t think I had a lot of force on the plastic guide. Any suggestions for a fix would be greatly appreciated.

I do remember the Crest Cannondale. The gears in my head spun for a bit trying to figure out how to get it out West.

I do like the color and I don’t know why. Could be an 80’s vibe thing. It’s a 60cm frame. I could ride it. Neat find!

I’m on day 10 of the “injury”. I had a couple of awkward, semi heavy tasks at work that week before the injury event that may have contributed. The day of the injury was ride three for the week at temperatures of 19-22 degrees F. I was wearing a new riding pants style that wasn’t adequately...

Very close to being back on the road. The bike that is. Me, not so much. Lower back issue.

Thanks @black lightning 1987 I did find a set by FSA on the bay. Looking forward to finishing up the project and getting the Batbike back on the road.

The one part that is. In my master plan. And maybe the crank “fixing” bolts. Which, by the way are a major pain in the neck to source. I’ve got a set on the way that are new. But aren’t the exact part number for FC-5500 series. If they don’t fit I’ll just go to the hardware store and buy some...

Well this ought to fix it….

Merry Christmas to all at Vintage Cannondale! Hopefully you’ve been good so Santa brings you what you’ve been wishing for.

That is a great color!

Welcome Mike! And please consider posting some stories from your Team days. Maybe like funniest thing to happen. And what the early days of Cannondale racing team was like. Thanks! Nice R800!

Thanks all! I do have a new cassette @black lightning 1987 it’s a SRAM 9 speed. It is part of the final mods that I plan on doing soon. I’ve slowly been converting the bike over to 105 components. Just the brifters and crank assembly remain. Those parts are awaiting in a box in the shop for me...

Chain is good. Not at the .5 wear indicator yet. Buuuut, I do see sharks teeth on the cogs. Guess my eyes weren’t trained enough awhile back…