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I have wondered about that. I was going to run them because they were on the bike and y'all know my feelings about the gripshift vibe. This morning I got fed up with it and when these showed up I made an offer that was accepted. I got them for under $30 shipped to my door. Project is on hold...

Parts arrived and I installed the SRAM chain but cannot get the shifting/indexing right. This is my first dance with Suntour components and I’m questioning my decision to stick with it.im also not loving the grip shifters… at all.

It arrived in town today so I might get lucky after all. I’m excited to ride it but not sure if current weather patterns will allow for it. Monday update - Out for delivery!

Did a little work on the bike yesterday - swapped the Blackburn MTN rack from the SM500 over to the SM1000/. The Ergon GP3 grips and KMC chain are scheduled for delivery tomorrow but having a regular history with items that pass through the USPS Indy distribution center, they will likely arrive...

I have the silver NA rings to go with it but opted to go with the black Suntour pieces to match the original vibe. I also have the NA crank in black with black rings. Definitely a favorite of mine!

Removed the Suntour crank and original BB over the weekend. Today I installed a VO BB followed by a silver New Albion 165mm crank with the Suntour gears and black RF Chesters pedals. Original crank is safe with the other takeoff parts. Need a chain and grips to make it ride ready.

I sold a trombone and and one bike this week so have the funds to get parts to finish another flip, finish a bike for my sister, and get the few parts for this one plus go after the credit card balance. Hoping to move another two this weekend... this one is a keeper so others must go. The 750...

Both were on FB marketplace. The blue one was received as a bare frame and fork still attached to the original shipping materials. I considered GRX810 2x11 flatbar* for it but will be going with some type of XTR to match the XTR vbrakes. So many choices, so little cash. I put the GRX on a...

I really like the '88 SM500 but the 3.0 Series frames are an entirely different level of Cannondale goodness. Speaking of 3.0 Series frame, there is the NOS beauty that’s waiting for a big budget to build.

Wheelset!

A bit more lunchtime cleaning! First step was remove the Suntour BB and clean up related areas. It's worth noting the entire bike has white lithium grease. I am wondering if the BB has ever been removed and would guess it has not. Next was cleaning up the derailluers and wheelset. I had...

There was definitely previous saddle time but it was either not much or the owner was OCD about the condition of it. I'll post a few pics of the handgrips - they show minimal wear like the rest of the bike. After unloading an extra trombone (my other obsession), I have some parts money to...

Did some work over lunch today. Worked the frame with Mothers Aluminum and mag wheel polish followed by Mothers Cleaner Paste wax. Bike has minimal scratches and cleaned up very well. It's also interesting it was sold new in NW Ohio where I grew up and picked up in the Akron area. After...

Details were initially shared in this post and it seems more appropriate to document the work in the proper section. I got the bike home yesterday and it's on the stand for a good clean up and a few minor (reversible) upgrades. Other than the pavement friendly tires (that I gifted to the...

After comparing the size of the DFs to the Crossroads, I'm going with the DoubleFighters. I'm also considering some orange accents including a black and orange saddle and orange cable tips to pull the lettering on the tires, all of which is reversible of course.

I got this lovely home last night. I'll snap some pics as I do the cleanup process. It appears to be all original except for the tires which I gifted to the friend that picked it up for me last fall. I'm undecided on tires... Specialized Crossroads or Continental Doublefighters which look to...

I’m serious too. I’d remove the VO parts before a rehome… I have a beautiful SM1000 waiting that will fill the vintage Mtb space and if I’m honest I’m really a 700c guy. #haveboxcanship

It could be!!!

I classed it up so I call it BLEUberry ;-)