Road
Road
Found this a couple of months ago, definitely in need of some tlc. The paint was quite damaged and had bubbled all over.
Build-wise, most original parts are heavily used (and painted over with matte black paint) and the previous owner had replaced derailleurs, shifters, front wheel and saddle, so instead of mounting all original parts, I've decided to go for a Suntour Superbe Pro groupset.
I finished respraying it a couple of weeks ago, I managed to save almost all original decals except...
Restored from frame purchased cheap on Ebay and which is Powder coated and with new cable guide clips and of course New Vintage Cannondale decals.
The groupo is Shimano's 1991 105 index in excellent new like shape. Wheels are Dura Ace hubs with Campy rims and DK spokes with a Dura Ace 8 speed cassette.
A lite and quick responsive ride with a ride not to stiff and uncomfortable with help of the chromoly steel fork.
I can still beat out the Carbon Guys on Treks :)
Photos taken with ipod...
Having been on the lookout for a yellow frameset for a few years I finally got hold of one in great shape which I built up into this...
Got this free (thanks Steve!) as frame and fork. Added wheels and duraace cranks. 2x8 speed setup and fast, though it rides stiffer than modern bikes, it sure looks nice.
Intialy set up with thealess stem an adapt, finally went back to a proper quill stem, drilled out downtube shifters, and drilled out 105 levers. Drilled out the 53/39 chainrins as well, and the headset spacer and rear rederaillier. Red alloy pulleys. Even with it's basic parts the bke rids great, and only wights 21 a...
I got this bike new in 85 or 86. After looking through the forum, and on line, I think this is a special bike. I think its a pre-black lightening edition, but I would like to hear more from the group. It definitely never said \"black lightning\" on it. I have the original sew-ups and handle bars, so the complete original bike, I think. I think it is a SR1000. The serial number doesn't follow the notes in this forum. It is an 85, according to the serial number, but it is written like...
1993 R900 with sub 1 forks. Now running ultegra /105 mix and carbon seat post bars and wheels. Now a Very nice mix of stiffness and comfort. Weighs in at 7.8kg. A 21 year old bicycle that still turns heads!
Lots of weight weenie stuff on this build , Kcnc titanium seatpost & stem , custom built tubelss Stans wheelset with ti skewers , Mr. Control featherweight calipers , carbon force components final weigh in was 14.9 with pedals, this bike was sold 2 years ago to purchase a titanium Litespeed which also has been sold to help fund my 2007 Six13 build .
Daily rider! Bought second-hand at a local shop to replace an old Schwinn and for an intro to cycling / longer rides. I love it.
Frame:1998 R500 CAAD2 Grape Juice Pearl
Shifter:Shimano ST-4500 TIAGRA
Front Derailleur:Shimano FD-4600 TIAGRA
Crank Set:Shimano FC-4401 TIAGRA
Rear Derailleur:Shimano RD-4500 TIAGRA
Brake:Shimano BR-1055 105
Wheel:VELOCITY details unknown
Hundle:SAKAE ST aluminium
Suddle:Sella Italia flite alps
Stem:ACE details unknown
Seat Cramp:woodman DEATHGRIP
Seat Post:kalloy details unknown
Pedal:MKS CARBON260
Head Parts:TANGE details unknown
THIS IS MY BUDDY!