fresh find: 2 early mtbs Cannondale SM800

[rickpaulos]

Just picked this pair of Cannondales up tonight. I'll get the serial numbers tomorrow during daylight hours. "his and hers" set. Early mountain bikes in black. Been sitting for decades.

 

[rickpaulos]

The 2 bikes are nearly identical but have different serial number schemes.

20020989070
20 inch frame
02/09/1989 (February 9 1989)
#070 that day

518108800313
5 = 135mm rear spacing
18 inch frame
1088 production ( October 1988)
number 0313

How secure is a lock when the number tag is still attached? I can say this model of lock is one of the easiest to pick.

Unusual Dia Compe 290 "Bat Wing" brake levers on both bikes.

 

[rickpaulos]

1989 SM800 based on the components. There is no model number on them. The bikes look to be moslty stock. One top tube clip missing, a big scratch right there from the brake lever getting dragged across. Both need a good cleaning and some touch up on the paint. The sludge on the bb area is similar to a leaky oil bath system. The paint on the brake levers is poor, blistered off from corrosion. Original tires are rotted.

 

[black lightning 1987]

Very interested in the 20". Is it SunTour XCD? Too bad the paint isn't better. 1989 models didn't have model decals as I recall.

 

[rickpaulos]

yes, Sun Tour XCD derailleur.

 

[Brian]

Both are 89's. (88 built for 89 year) This was my 1st Cannondale. Cool you found a pair.