L.L. Bean?
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That's the first Bean MTB that I have seen. The others have been touring bikes, made by Cannondale, likely in 1987.
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ST400 / L.L.Bean 1987 ( with a new promenade handlebar )
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Search Bean on this site for a few more threads and information.
Sure, if priced right. Looks to be in good shape, perhaps better than pictures show. I just payed $150 for a similar vintage Cannondale MTB in much rougher shape.
I think all the MTB frames were the same in 1987 but there was a choice of 24" or 26" rear wheel on certain models, which obviously made for a different frame if only in geometry. Best way to equate it with a Cannondale branded model would be to list the components and compare them to the 1987-1988 catalog specs. I can't tell much from your photos except that it's a SunTour equipped bike, so that rules out the models that came with Shimano.
rickpaulos
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I had a LL Bean bike with a steel frame. Not a Cannondale make. Many non-bike companies get bikes based solely on price. So many beer, wine, soda and bottled bikes that are mostly junk. A decent quality promotional or branded bike is the exception. It's unlikely LL Been spec'd certain parts so should match up component wise to a standard Cannondale model.
Remember the Jeep LL Bean edition?
The water proof duck boots that made them famous.
Remember the Jeep LL Bean edition?
The water proof duck boots that made them famous.
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Trailmix
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I know I am digging up an old thread but I am curious about this bike. I have an 87 LLBean Pathfinder which from what I can tell is nearly identical to the SM400. Interestingly, I have an 87 SM400 made on the same day as my Pathfinder and with the exception of the fork and the paint, they are the same bike. Of note, the SM400 had longer chainstays than the other models. I would be interested to see your serial number.
Trailmix
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This is a terrible photo, I have been working on this bike bit by bit and it has been a slow journey. The fork crown is very narrow and will only accommodate ~ 1.5 width tires which is the main difference between this bike and an SM400. I have replaced the derailleur with the original Alpha 3000. I need to take new pics.
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Trailmix
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Yeah, it isn’t too bad. I got it from a college student so it has some rust from sitting out. Not sure if he ever rode it.
letsbike
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I was wondering if the inner chainring was simply removed, but the threaded holes to mount it are still there.
Did you ask the Seller how he came about owning the bike? Living in a college town I see kids disposing of stuff at the end of the school year too. Unfortunately they don't hold the reverence for bicycles like we do. Maybe that why we can get some good prices when they need to dispose of their "junk" at the last minute.
Did you ask the Seller how he came about owning the bike? Living in a college town I see kids disposing of stuff at the end of the school year too. Unfortunately they don't hold the reverence for bicycles like we do. Maybe that why we can get some good prices when they need to dispose of their "junk" at the last minute.
IdahoBrett
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Trailmix
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He didn’t seem to know, or care, about the bike. He just took my $25 and I left.