1986 SR400
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Good to see that nice old bikes still turn up for little cost.
letsbike
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That is the least expensive Cannondale for that year, but it has some interesting components including the hubs and fork. The initials of the welder on the frame is a little piece of company history that you won't see on a modern bicycle produced in a massive factory.
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IdahoBrett
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After these many months of collecting, wrenching and riding I've come to enjoy many different Cannondale's. I sure would like to try this one out.
I had thought 60cm was my ultimate size. But I've since ridden some bikes that are bigger by a bit and do find them......different. The model year in of itself has a bit of a connection to my youth as well.
I had thought 60cm was my ultimate size. But I've since ridden some bikes that are bigger by a bit and do find them......different. The model year in of itself has a bit of a connection to my youth as well.
IdahoBrett
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Yes, yes, if someone else doesn’t buy it soon…..
I even forewarned my wife by showing her the pictures and telling her my vision. Which is some incorporation of my school colors since I graduated in 1986. The colors were red, white and blue. Our mascot was/is the Patriots. Red cables, blue bar tape? Seat color? What do you think @letsbike or anybody?
I even forewarned my wife by showing her the pictures and telling her my vision. Which is some incorporation of my school colors since I graduated in 1986. The colors were red, white and blue. Our mascot was/is the Patriots. Red cables, blue bar tape? Seat color? What do you think @letsbike or anybody?
Here you go.....
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A bit more of a practical option:
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IdahoBrett
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After perusing the bay @black lightning 1987 a blue saddle would be an expensive proposition if I stayed with the correct vintage. I’ve saved some to my watchlist that are early 2000’s that weren’t crazy expensive.
I really should resist the temptation. Unsettling times at the place I earn a living at arrived this week. My bike hobby and many other things could be vastly different in the near future.
I really should resist the temptation. Unsettling times at the place I earn a living at arrived this week. My bike hobby and many other things could be vastly different in the near future.
letsbike
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IdahoBrett
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I have a new modern Selle Italia saddle that is white with blue trim. I don't have much in it.
IdahoBrett
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Ok @black lightning 1987 I gave it 3 days. The ad is still up. I sent a message to the seller. The CL messages can and do quite often get lost. But if he responds I’ll just go have a look.
That seat you pictured is a perfect fit to “my vision”. You know that vision. The one that gets in your head because it’s a bike you don’t have and didn’t know you wanted prior to the ad. But now you do because you can imagine after a rehab and some personal touches it will be the perfect bike.
That seat you pictured is a perfect fit to “my vision”. You know that vision. The one that gets in your head because it’s a bike you don’t have and didn’t know you wanted prior to the ad. But now you do because you can imagine after a rehab and some personal touches it will be the perfect bike.
I try not to look at for sale ads very often. I already have way too many bikes. Also don't want to encourage you to buy something you don't need. But if that was near to me I'd be going to look at it.
IdahoBrett
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No response from the seller. Not surprising. Over the years while connecting with sellers via CL messages to/from quite often end up in the spam folder. I sent another this morning. The price is too good to ignore the bike. Especially if it works as is. One more won’t matter.
Does anyone have a preference for cables? I haven’t tried jagwire yet. I’m not a fan of cable housings that are made with stranded wire reinforcement. At least not for the RD. One of my rehabs the housing end exploded the first time I actuated the derailleur. I didn’t use a ferrule. I didn’t have one that fit.
Does anyone have a preference for cables? I haven’t tried jagwire yet. I’m not a fan of cable housings that are made with stranded wire reinforcement. At least not for the RD. One of my rehabs the housing end exploded the first time I actuated the derailleur. I didn’t use a ferrule. I didn’t have one that fit.
letsbike
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I've tried quite a few cables over the years & haven't had anything jump out at me as the best of the best. As long as you keep the cable in the housing well greased, they all move the parts. I think my current rear derailleur cable was bought at a Walmart in Rawlins, Wyoming, while nursing the final three strands of cable along while on tour. (That was eight years ago, and I ride the bike everyday)
Sometimes you need to shave the outside portion of the cable housing off, leaving the metal portion, and inner sleeve, to be able to make the ferrule fit.
Sometimes you need to shave the outside portion of the cable housing off, leaving the metal portion, and inner sleeve, to be able to make the ferrule fit.
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IdahoBrett
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Not a word @letsbike . I looked last night and the ad was gone. Might have sold before I messaged? I usually get a “sorry it sold” reply.
Would’ve been a nice addition. It’s ok. My collecting has metastasized to some in steel (gasp). A friend is traveling today to visit his kids for a week. While he’s there he is doing me a huge favor and picking up an American Flyers movie bike for me…
Would’ve been a nice addition. It’s ok. My collecting has metastasized to some in steel (gasp). A friend is traveling today to visit his kids for a week. While he’s there he is doing me a huge favor and picking up an American Flyers movie bike for me…
letsbike
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Very nice. A true movie classic. We visited the site where the opening scene, in Saint Louis, was filmed a few years back. "You gotta be quick."(First line in the movie)
Unfortunately the McDonald's riverboat is gone.Hopefully you're not buying the bike that went off the cliff.
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IdahoBrett
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Not an actual movie bike. That would be pretty neat. I saw an old post while searching for the one Costner rode on ebay. Back in ‘14. Probably sold for thousands. I wonder what happened to all the others. Lost to obscurity..