Items by Eastsider

My 2nd M500. Built in 1999 too, but Iris Blue. My former girlfriend had the same with some different parts. Someday I changed the tires into Conti Vertical Pro 2.35. The best all mountain tires I ever had... In 2003 it became a hardtail with a 80 mm travel Magura Vidar. One year later a friend of mine and I planned a 1-week trip, so I converted it to a durable multi-surface tourer with the following specs: CAAD 1 with Magura Vidar, Shimano Nexave 24-speed drivetrain, new Mavic/Shimano wheels...

After my 1st mountainbike (Giant Terrago) was stolen, I looked out for a new one. Found this M500 in southern Bavaria and bought it in April 2001. Was love at first view, mainly the colour, the flowing lines of the tubes and the reduced design with silver decals. The beginning of my Cannondale fanship. Some months later it was stolen too. Still miss it... CAAD2, Battleship Grey, 24-speed Shimano, CODA 500 wheels, 26`*2,10 tires, CODA saddle. Changed the stem into a 30°. Not sure about the...