fresh find. 1983 serial number AA.....

[rickpaulos]

First year of production.
1983 Cannondale Touring model. 21" frame. Maroon. stock. No pedals.
serial number is AA02521 (there may be more digits under the cable guide - I check that when I clean it more)
In good shape. A few minor scratches. no dents. Rims are straight and the sidewalls are quite good. The zinc plated spokes are rather oxidized and could use replacing with stainless steel for a much better look. Friction shift 15 speed.

Once I get this thoroughly cleaned up it will be up for sale. it was covered in a pretty thick layer of dust as where the two other bikes from the same source. (2000ish Schwinn Frontiers- his kids bikes).

I removed the zip tied on computer harness (no computer) so the bike can be cleaned. Gone is the the bent wb cage and the worn out spd-r pedals. Aired up the tires for now. One presta valve stem is long and smooth, the other long and threaded so both are not original.

 

[black lightning 1987]

Interesting bike, cool to see a 1983 model. Does the paint look to be original? I only remember "red" in '83-4, thought it was quite a bit lighter. You can probably make the spokes look pretty nice by going over them with steel wool and Mother's. Doubt it would pay to replace the spokes.

 

[rickpaulos]

Original paint and decals. It's more of a maroon. I bought one when they first came out. (still have that one). I'll have to check the serial number on it. I always wanted a bright red model like the Saeco editon or the XR800. Still more bikes on my wish list of hundreds that I just don't have the room for or need.