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Not a word @letsbike . I looked last night and the ad was gone. Might have sold before I messaged? I usually get a “sorry it sold” reply. Would’ve been a nice addition. It’s ok. My collecting has metastasized to some in steel (gasp). A friend is traveling today to visit his kids for a week...

For me the word vintage conjures up a nostalgic feeling. As time passes and decades are measured I find myself from time to time wandering mentally to a place or a feeling. As an American in my fifties I’ve experienced the shifting of products manufactured in the USA to being made elsewhere. My...

To “The Fire Hydrant”! It was my turnaround spot. Today I went further….

No response from the seller. Not surprising. Over the years while connecting with sellers via CL messages to/from quite often end up in the spam folder. I sent another this morning. The price is too good to ignore the bike. Especially if it works as is. One more won’t matter. Does anyone have a...

Ok @black lightning 1987 I gave it 3 days. The ad is still up. I sent a message to the seller. The CL messages can and do quite often get lost. But if he responds I’ll just go have a look. That seat you pictured is a perfect fit to “my vision”. You know that vision. The one that gets in your...

To extend my daydream here is what I found that appeals to my taste.

Wow! That’s a dandy deal for a great looking bike. Looks new. I love the green. It would make a great campground cruiser. I drove five hours for a pair of bikes once. It would have to be something I really wanted to ever do that again. So yes, tough decision for sure. That is a long day.

After perusing the bay @black lightning 1987 a blue saddle would be an expensive proposition if I stayed with the correct vintage. I’ve saved some to my watchlist that are early 2000’s that weren’t crazy expensive. I really should resist the temptation. Unsettling times at the place I earn a...

Thanks @Peat ! Great seller! That is who I bought my BL frame from and too many other bike parts ;) I recently bought a well used BL stem from the seller. It needed a repaint and I botched the prep job. The first coat of paint instantly crazed/orange peeled. I doubled down on stupid and coated...

Yes, yes, if someone else doesn’t buy it soon….. I even forewarned my wife by showing her the pictures and telling her my vision. Which is some incorporation of my school colors since I graduated in 1986. The colors were red, white and blue. Our mascot was/is the Patriots. Red cables, blue bar...

After these many months of collecting, wrenching and riding I've come to enjoy many different Cannondale's. I sure would like to try this one out. I had thought 60cm was my ultimate size. But I've since ridden some bikes that are bigger by a bit and do find them......different. The model year...

Local craigslist ad. At least that is what I came up from the posted serial number (63121885156) and pictures. “Only” $135. It would fit me too. Appears to have the original components. Last week I would’ve picked it up. This week not so much.

The champaign color would be very unique. I agree it does look good.

Could it have been a European model brought to the US at some time in its life?

Great scenery @letsbike ! Reminds me of a time that by the calendar it was a long time ago. But I remember like it was yesterday. I had a favorite, secret fishing hole that was also a beaver pond. I caught a few dandy Brook Trout every spring. I rode a whopping 6 miles this a.m. It has a good...

I believe that Sun Ringle AT-18 on Amazon is the wrong size @letsbike It's an ISO 507 (24"). If I understand the system correctly a 700c would be an ISO 622. I googled but was unable to find a AT-18 in 700c. There is a CR-18 but in my reading it is a double wall. But often stated as an...

I’ve searched on ebay for the wheel models listed for the Cannondale touring bikes but have yet to find any for sale. The wheels on my ST400 are in good shape, I was hoping to find at least a front for a spare.

New York. The same seller that I bought my complete Black Lightning from. I really liked the bike, but shipping cost was why I had to pass. Too bad as it was near mint.

I’ve thought about whether or not touring wheels were stronger than regular road bike wheels. I came across an ebay ad for a cutaway display of Wolber wheels that showed the difference.

I do like the direction this thread is headed. I’m discovering more than just the ride feel of touring framed bikes.