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  1. black lightning 1987

    Head tubes 29er Trail Models

    The 2012 catalog says that the Trail models have 1.5" head tubes. There's also a picture on page 83 of the 2014 catalog that shows a 1.5" head tube decal on the Trail SL1.
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    Wanted: Cannondale 29er Frame only with 1.56" Head tube / Size M (or L)

    Full suspension or hardtail? There were some Lefty equipped 29" aluminum Scalpels, for example.
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    Caad6 resto

    Might be tough to find a Nucleon right away. I think removing the stickers from the Fulcrum would make it look a pretty close match. You might also consider a Proton or Electron front wheel, assuming your rear rim is a clincher. They both have roughly the same rim design as the Nucleon...
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    Need new Downtube shifters!

    I have a broken pair of the down tube bosses here. Have been meaning to investigate having them reproduced with some improvements but don't know how practical the idea is.
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    Caad6 resto

    I think the replicas were very close to what the team actually rode, at least in some years. If you look at the 2000 catalog, there's a picture of a bike being ridden in the 1999 Tour de France that is nearly an exact match for the 2000 replica. Sponsor logo placement looks to be very close as...
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    CAAD4 Value

    Specific model, components, pictures would be helpful.
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    Need new Downtube shifters!

    I got a reply about the bosses. They are currently out of stock but they expect to have them available again. I was told that it could be 2-3 months before they come in.
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    POLL: to vintage or not.

    Yes. Unfortunately they ceased production of parts at the European factories within a few years of acquiring the company.
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    Need new Downtube shifters!

    You might find what you need at a local bike co-op. I would certainly let them know what you are looking for in case they get something in. Many co-ops also have tools, work space, and mechanics available to help out. An option on a budget would be to build it as a single speed. You might...
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    Hi from Europe

    The later Volvo frames were Team Blue but the early ones were Viper Red with yellow decals. For most of the Saeco years, the down tube decals were the "quadwrap" type, with two Cannondale decals on each side. The Volvo Viper Red era decals had a single Cannondale decal on each side of the...
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    Need new Downtube shifters!

    It looks like they have deleted the item. I have contacted them to see if they plan to restock them. You might do the same, there's a contact email at the bottom of their page. becca@cycle-frames.com R700 2.8 is worth the trouble to repair. In many model years the R700 was the time trial...
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    Hi from Europe

    Welcome. It's always nice to see new members. Have you considered painting the SM400 like a Volvo team bike? The early frames had the same Viper Red color color as the Saeco bikes, but decal style was a bit different.
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    1989 Black Lightning, not so lightning right now

    Hope that they have one for you.
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    CAAD9 Restomod

    Very nice. Thanks for posting.
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    Unknown possible Cannondale, possible fake

    Looks similar to Cannondale time trial frames circa 2000. Most of them had "aero" fork legs though. Post a good pic of all the stamps on the BB shell.
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    Caad6 resto

    I looked up the team members from 1999-2002, didn't see anyone that resembled RRIBE. You might get some basic measurements of the spindle interface from the seller of the FSA arm and compare them to your spindle.
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    Caad6 resto

    I certainly can't guarantee that the arm I posted will fit. I think it's overpriced but might be considered worth that much if it fits. No idea how many BB30 FSA cranks are out there with that attachment interface, but perhaps you can turn one up in the UK for less.
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    Caad6 resto

    It will take a lot of work but it is possible to sand the corroded areas and repaint. Results will be highly dependent on how closely you can match the paint color, which Cannondale called Viper Red. As I recall, the team members names were engraved in the area where your frame size (56) is...
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    Caad6 resto

    Great find. Record equipped CAAD6 is a holy grail level Cannondale. I think it's a 2001 R5000 SI. The CAAD6 frames were only made for two years, 2001-2002. The catalog shows an AL armed crank, but it wasn't unusual for Cannondale to make parts substitutions after the catalogs were printed...
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