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On 1987 bikes, the initials were of the person that painted the frame. That may have only been on the custom graphics frames, and I don't think it was done for more than a year or two.

Lots of similarities to Cannondale, but the derailleur hanger and top tube cable stops don't look right. Check undersides of seat and chain stays for stamped dot matrix serial number. Is that a steel fork? Resembles the ones I used to buy from Hoosier Bicycle Supply.

The 7 speed shifters should index fine on an 8 speed cassette, you just have to give up either the small or large cog. Did you check the under side of both chain and seat stays for the serial number?

That's a beauty. I'm almost glad that it's too small for me as I have two CAAD7 framesets sitting here now. Interesting that the 2003 catalog doesn't show a Saeco model. Does the fork have an aluminum or carbon steer tube?

How is the clearance in front compared to rear? On the aluminum fork models you could probably fit a bigger tire on the front than on the rear. That is also true with my 2010 CAAD8 CX (carbon fork) but I haven't owned one of similar vintage to yours.

Looking good and very racy with the handlebar so low. Did you find some 8 speed shifters or are you going back to the original 7 speed? My experience is that 7 speed are much easier to find.

The touring bikes in the mid 1990s came with tires as wide as 38 mm. My guess is that some models of 40 mm tires might fit but I'd feel safer recommending 38s. Let us know if you try 40s. I'm running 33ish tires on a couple of older Cannondale touring frames for gravel and get along fine...

1997 F900, Super Black with Yellow Roughcut decals.

2003 Bad boy

2004 Bad boy

Very nice example. Just needs to be L/XL frame size.

I thought that the frame sold pretty well. Were you happy with what it brought?

I checked my 1999 XR800 which has Campagnolo Vento wheels and 35 mm Kenda Small Block Eight tires. The tires measure about 33 mm and there is 5-6 mm clearance at the chainstays. My advise would be to stick to 35mm tires for these frames unless you know for a fact that the tire you are...

It's good to know about Ten Tusscher as the shop is still selling Cannondale. Those long time dealers are getting scarce and are a good place to start looking for obsolete parts and special tools. If you visit them you might inquire about the 5/16 inch threaded cantilever studs for the old...

Your guess sounds likely. It can't be a 1997 model as 1996 was the last year for the 2.8 frames. If lower end, it would have come with an AL fork. The R600 and above had carbon forks. Great looking bike and Ultegra 6503 is nice stuff.

Are you referring to XR800/Cyclocross models? I think that I have 35 mm tires on one of mine. I will try to check the width and clearance tonight.

Interesting bike. You might check the serial number for build date. If you have the "version 2" serial number it will also give you the dropout spacing. In 1991, Ultegra was 7 speed and only down tube shifters were available. In 1992 it changed to 8 speed and STI was available. Your frame...

2003 Jekyll decal style. Also note that in the 2003 catalog, the only bikes shown with the bend in the top tube are Feminine 400 and 500. Not sure if the bent TT was specific to them or a feature of certain sizes.

2002 Jekyll decal style.

Patrick, you may want to shoot Marco a PM.