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Picked up some 1050 levers and brakes, but the front brake is for a recessed bolt mount? Any tips on how to find the front brake style that WILL fit in this fork or is there a way to drill the fork out to accept this style bolt?

You've been a huge help this afternoon, thanks!

Did you get a look at that screw sticking out of the frame in my last reply? Is that factory spec, or am I looking at a sketchy repair?

Measured with a tape measure and the rear spacing appears to be 126mm. also just noticed some weird hardware in the rear triangle, can you confirm that's not sketch central?

You're right, it's a steel fork. Not sure what magnet I used before, but I just did it again and can confirm it's steel. I'll definitely measure the the hub spacing, if the previous owner did jam a 130 hub into a 126 frame that could mean some structural damage correct? Sounds like a good thing...

Thanks for the info! This bike has the AL fork. My original thought was to find the Shimano 105 parts and go back to original. The wheels have been replaced with nashbar rims and they seem ok. I'll start by getting the Shimano parts to match the headset and FD and get it rolling. Then make some...

Hi all, I'm an amateur bike tinkerer and recently got my hands on a 1989 Cannondale Road frame. Excited to a part of the community. It appears to have a collection of added components but I wonder if anyone can help guide me on how best to restore it. It has a Shimano 105 Headset and FD...