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I had to go look in the catalog to see what the Mavic and Zoot look like. Blue is my favorite color, so I like the Zoot tribute idea. But that Mavic being such a loud yellow sure would “pop”. I’d enjoy reading about either build. What’s your plan for decals?

Uhhh….nevermind about the tire size. The rear had 20 p.s.i. and the front had less than that. Combined with the color of the sidewall, maybe it was an optical illusion. Or not. I earn a living eyeball inspecting stuff that flies 6 miles in the sky. I catch these things (Ripley’s believe it or...

It is nice. The smaller tires just don’t look right in my eyes though. It cost a single Ben Franklin.

I’m not an expert in judging used bikes. But my first look at the rear cogs told my brain there wasn’t many miles pedaled. It was one of my triggers that told me that I must have this bike. Downtube shifters take me back in time to my youth. Ahh, the nostalgia….

I have added another Cannondale. I was just going to go look at it. The color and vintage initiated my ”need” to look. It turned out to be in good enough condition for me and a deal was made. It’s a 1995 R300, 58cm, in a nice looking dark metallic green. First impression was that it was...

The only 105 crank that matches the same dimensions as the Sora that's installed is the 1057. That was my interpretation of the Shimano chart I found on Sheldon Brown's site. I found one on the bay, but it is part of a bigger set. And a bit more than I want to spend.

Uh oh I’m afraid to check. It’s a 5 1/2 hour drive. I contemplated making another run…I messaged the seller, have not heard back.

I ended up receiving several nice photos. It’s sized correctly for my wife. But sadly she’s not as passionate about bikes as I am. She said “It doesn’t wow her.” More bikes for me then. ;) I invited the seller to join us on this site…

I picked up a set of calipers too. I think I’ll leave the crank alone though. I read the chart on Sheldon Brown’s site. Determining what is compatible is beyond my knowledge level. I only came up with one.

Ahh yes I missed that color. I shall message him again. Wish I had a better way to get a bike from there. I need to stop looking. But I can’t help myself. Especially when this bike is only $100.

Denfeld. A German bike shop. It's a Euro import! Very cool!

Like this one @black lightning 1987 ? It's a 97/98 I think. But the Saeco letters are white. And the fork is painted. Looks like a riders name near the seat post. It's a 54cm.

I’m sure there will be folks that will want 20 year old carbon bike in the future. It will be for nostalgia of days gone by. Or it’s a bike they couldn’t afford when they were new or getting the same bike they sold long ago. As far as durability in the future. If the bikes were cared for...

Sycamore=huge leaves for fall clean up. Plus the “molting” of tree bark every other year-ish. The plan is to get some riding in once the kiddos are off to school in the mornings this week. Before I head to work. As long as fall house stuff doesn’t get in the way…

Looking at the 89 catalog, what I read, all 3.0 SR bikes have the aluminum fork. It appears to me in the pics this bike has a steel fork. They run short that day at the factory? Or is it a catalog statement that may or may not be factual?

I haven’t yet gotten the bike back on the repair stand. But what little I‘ve read it is likely what you said @black lightning 1987 . The B screw. It may be moot point though…I..ahh…had a very good condition 105 RD show up in the mailbox the other day. I had a goofy thought about making...

I’m definitely no expert, still trying to figure out the fork. I messaged the seller. But not much info was known or given.

A for sale ad has me trying to play detective. Sort of. The bike looks to be a 1989 SR 3.0 framed bike. But doesn’t have an aluminum fork. Swapped? Possibly, since brakes and rear derailleur seem to be not the originals. It has a Dura ace crank like a SR2000. But Campagnolo FD like a 900. Pics:

Brand new old pedals arrived in the mailbox today. Swapped out the clipless. Took the R400 for a quick 2 mile ”sprint”. Rear derailleur needs some adjustment. Running the pedals backward, the top jockey wheel is contacting cogs.

Neat additional info! I did not know the BB stampings included the frame size in cm, for that vintage. Good to know. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember reading odd number frame sizes were sold as framesets.