This is all good info. I’ve dug around the catalogues and see that 89 600 same geo frame without the pepperoni fork. Maybe that’s better in a way bc not 11/4 headset. I really just like how sloping top tube/ high bottom bracket look. And feel roomy when in the rough stuff.
I’m the hunt for beast of the East, 92ish or one that has the 1 1/4 headset. I’ve read that all M800’s are this geometry with high bottom bracket, but why do some not say beast of the East on rear of chain stay? Just says 3.0 series competition series.
Literally 1 min from my house in north Madison on the route. We go to Geneva on the lake on most sundays during the summer. Lots of wineries popping up around here last couple years
Madison. Northeast Ohio Near the lake between Cleveland and Erie pa. Small town good for biking. Some trails for mtbing. Rays indoor bike park is must do spot if you haven’t already.
I did see your old bike, the SM600. I’m not familiar with the hostel council. I’ll have to look up info on that. I had no idea how popular Cannondale is around the world.
Bike from New York through eBay purchase. First time ever buying a bike sight unseen. Deal went great. I’m from Madison ohio, between Cleveland and Erie pa
I didn’t even think of sanding a bit before paint. Will try that next time around. Frame is 86. Can’t find a paint code on can. As far as a code for year of frame, I wouldn’t know how to find it
This bike has plenty of missing paint. Chainstay area really rough. Found that this sun gloss yellow close enough. 3 coats then wrapped with old bar tape.
Age 53. Been tinkering with vintage bike for last 15 years. Bought first Cannondale last year. 92 m700. Cannondale bikes have always been out of my wheelhouse bc of price. After researching the brand, and riding that bike, the big tubes seemed on point. Then went on a search for an...