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  1. black lightning 1987

    Wanted Wanted Cannondale Expert Disc 32 H Rim for F900 SX

    Changing rim models could result in having to buy new spokes, as the diameter of the seating surface of the nipples can vary considerable for rims that fit the same size tire. Cannondale wouldn't have made the rims but I don't know what company would have at that time.
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    Threadless stem adaptor/conversion - opinions?

    Glad to hear that the wheels could be trued up. Shouldn't be hard to find a stem that works. $300 sounds reasonable for the time trial bike if it's in good shape.
  3. black lightning 1987

    Wanted Wanted Cannondale Expert Disc 32 H Rim for F900 SX

    I can't see the profile of the rim very well. This WTB would be a reasonable match once the decals were removed...
  4. black lightning 1987

    Mavic Ksyrium wheels

    You could race on the CXPs but most folks you race against will have higher end wheels. Train on the heavy wheels, race on the light ones. I've had several pairs of Fulcrums but never any of the high end ones. I've not had a problem with them. Be sure to get a Shimano freehub body as some...
  5. black lightning 1987

    Wanted Wanted Cannondale Expert Disc 32 H Rim for F900 SX

    I wonder if there might be an alternative that's not Cannondale branded. Post some photos of the rim and some measurements.
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    Brake pad upgrades

    One of my old riding buddies used every descent as an opportunity to hit 50 mph. He passed a H-D motorcycle once and surprised the rider. It never appealed to me to go that fast. With all the wildlife on the roads in my area I want as much time as possible to react. I've been over the bars...
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    How about defining vintage cannondale

    We will never know as there's no way to get a pro tour rider on a CAAD9.
  8. black lightning 1987

    Mavic Ksyrium wheels

    They were popular but there were maintenance issues with them. I think that the spokes were proprietary. I'm not sure they are generally available now if you break a spoke. Might be fine if you land a good pair and you don't have any problems. What are the wheels that you're thinking about...
  9. black lightning 1987

    How about defining vintage cannondale

    It's hard for me to think of a CAAD9 as vintage because I think it's still a frame that any race in the world could be won on.
  10. black lightning 1987

    SOLD 1 1/8th Straight 26" forks. '98 Manitou, '01 Marzocchi, '03 Marzocchi.

    I need to check head tube length on the frame but might be interested in the Manitou.
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    Beast question

    I think that all the '89 bikes had 1" steel Tange forks.
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    Super V prototype? value

    So some 1994 models were in production late summer of 1993. I wonder if they were in stores when the magazine was published.
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    Beast question

    Roller cam brakes were last used in 1989 I think. 1990 had a U brake in the rear and cantis in front. Cantis were then used until V brakes came about. 1996 BOTE had V brakes.
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    Beast question

    My earlier take on the BOTE decal was mistaken. I looked at my 1991 SM800 and it has the decal on the left chainstay. It has a 1" head tube.
  15. black lightning 1987

    Need help completing identification of 1999 frame/fork

    In general Cannondale MTB frames were measured in inches from BB center to top of seat tube. 18" was called a large in 1999. Road frames were measured in cm from center to 1" down from the top of the seat tube.
  16. black lightning 1987

    Help me decide.

    Or buy the '91 M600.
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    1988 Black Lightning

    Typical for single pivot calipers. Most if not all dual pivot calipers have a screw that lets you center the pads after the mounting nut has been tightened.
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    Where did you ride your Cannondale today?

    I hope you got through the tornadoes OK. Don't know how close they were to you.
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    Super V prototype? value

    I don't recall any team bikes that were unpainted but Cannondale supported lots of teams. I have road frames from two different teams but no team MTB frames. A friend raced for a Cannondale sponsored team but only on road I think. I'll try to ask what he remembers.
  20. black lightning 1987

    SOLD 1991 Cannondale SE2000 19" Frame

    Too big of a project for me right now.
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