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  1. black lightning 1987

    CAAD differences

    I could measure tube diameters and details of the road frames but wouldn't have much information on the MTBs. Most of mine were built before the CAAD series came about. I think all I have is a couple of Headshok hardtail CAAD frames.
  2. black lightning 1987

    R400

    There's a lot more tension on the drive side spokes, so when one breaks the rim goes way out of true. Did the spoke break at the hub?
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    Where did you ride your Cannondale today?

    Back on topic, my only ride in recent days was on my 1985 ST400 after parking a truck load of hay inside in anticipation of rain that never happened. We have only had about 18" of rain this year, normal is about 30". Couldn't find a picture of the ST400, will have to take one.
  4. black lightning 1987

    Where did you ride your Cannondale today?

    CAAD6 and CAAD5 were introduced at the same time (2001 model year). CAAD6 was BB30 and CAAD5 was threaded. CAAD7 and CAAD9 frames were made both ways. As far as I know, all CAAD8 frames were threaded. One way to identify threaded BB models is the ones that came with Shimano cranks are...
  5. black lightning 1987

    Where did you ride your Cannondale today?

    Cannondale came up with BB30 (non-threaded) in order to lighten up the crank assembly by using a hollow spindle which required a larger bearing outside diameter than would fit in a threaded BB shell. Klein had used press fit bottom brackets previously but they were for standard square taper...
  6. black lightning 1987

    How far have you travelled for a bike?

    Friend and I took the train to Denver (900 miles) for Veloswap one year. I came home with lots of parts but no complete bike. I've purchased many bikes in Madison, WI (180 miles) and Chicago area (100-140 miles). Farther than that I resort to shipping or an enabler. My orange XR800 came from...
  7. black lightning 1987

    CAAD differences

    Yes it would be a project. Lots of differences especially in the MTBs, as there were so many model specific frame designs. The road frames are a bit simpler but you still have touring, CX, and time trial designs in addition to standard road. I have examples of most of the RXXX frames from...
  8. black lightning 1987

    R400

    Looks like a pretty nice bike. Is the rim bent or just out of true because of the broken spoke? Is there a bulge in the rim at the spoke with the tape?
  9. black lightning 1987

    Where did you ride your Cannondale today?

    The CAAD5 and CAAD6 road frames are identical except for the BB30 bottom bracket on the CAAD6. CAAD7, 8, and 9 could all be had with threaded BB shells. I have two CAAD7s that are threaded and have 3 CAAD9s which all have threaded BBs. My main consideration when looking at anything from a...
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    Where did you ride your Cannondale today?

    The photo of the canopy of trees over the super smooth looking pavement has great appeal to me. We don't lack for low traffic roads where I live but smooth pavement, shade and shelter from the wind can be hard to come by.
  11. black lightning 1987

    SOLD Cannondale unknown model parts for sale.

    If it's not too much trouble to bring the parts along tomorrow, I'll try to get back with you before you leave QC area.
  12. black lightning 1987

    SOLD 1991 SM500 22 inch frame, poor paint.

    Talked to him last night, said no problem picking it up.
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    Sram Dualdrive

    Next step is to find something in the same area that she and/or the kids are interested in visiting. I love random road trips even when they don't have a specific destination but I guess for others driving around is pure boredom. I can recall driving around small towns in northeast Iowa 35...
  14. black lightning 1987

    Se2000 and Se1000

    I am envious of just the pristine XT and Ritchey parts. Great to see that you apparently value a wide range of models and sizes.
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    Cannondale suspension seatpost servicing?

    I have not seen one of those posts so can't help but the strips of roller bearings do sound similar to a Headshok. Bikewagon has had lots of Cannondale parts listed on eBay including Headshok bearings.
  16. black lightning 1987

    Se2000 and Se1000

    I am jealous. They look great.
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    SOLD Cannondale unknown model parts for sale.

    Is the rear hub 130 or 135 mm?
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    SOLD 1991 SM500 22 inch frame, poor paint.

    Can you drop it at your friend's shop? I'm too busy on the farm this time of year, but my friend in Coal Valley could pick it up some time.
  19. black lightning 1987

    Iceland green M500

    I'd love to have it to go with my 1995 M900. I'd surely give $300 for it if it was nearby and my size.
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    Where did you ride your Cannondale today?

    I have a family cemetery here on my farm. Most of the graves are children from the mid to late 1800s. Age range from infant to early teens. I'm guessing cholera or scarlet fever but haven't researched what was common cause of death at the time.
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