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got this gem at Goodwill. It is a 1987 Criterium.
According to the sn it's a size 53. got shimano 105 groupset. tires (suspecting not original) are almost intact. chain is a bit rusty.
One problem, I am 6'4'' tall and it seems to be a bit small for me. does that matter? I've been riding a vintage Raleigh that is super tall (definitely over 60), so a 53 feels waaaay smaller.
So I am just wondering if I should sell it what is it worth on there on the market? Or if I should keep it and trying...
It's all original except for the seat. A chain measurement says it had less than 1000 miles on it when I got it. The period Cannondale seat bag was still attached. I'm torn between finding the original Vetta seat to make it a catalog queen or modernizing it into it a better daily rider but I love it as is and am putting a lot of miles on it, I just can't stay off of it it's so much fun to ride. It's not quite as harsh as what you read until you hit some bumps, and...
This is my first road bike I got for free from a family member. Shes beat up quite a bit but never done me wrong and is a great bike. Rode this bike 190 miles in 2 days for the Pan Mass Challenge and didn't have a problem. 1986 SR400 Made June 4th #252
My second road bike and first Cannondale, purchased used for $300 in 1992. Screw riding up grades- buy upgrades!
