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  1. black lightning 1987

    Late 80s Cannondale unknown model??

    I think it was repainted previously, as the decal style doesn't match the year in the serial number. It would have been a 1988 model if built in October '87. The Ultegra bike in '88 was the SR800. 1988 was the first year for Ultegra, though only downtube shifters were available. Ultegra STI...
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    2001 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra Project

    Great job. It's good to know who works on Headshoks. I have a 1996 Silk Road 500 that had a rusted up Headshok when I got it. I took it apart and cleaned everything up. Got in working order but may need some parts in the future.
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    1988 Upgrad

    Great color. I assume it's a repaint but fits the era well. My first Cannondale was a hot pink '87 SR600. I've got another pink '87 frameset in the queue to build if I can ever get all the bits together. You wouldn't happen to have a Wolber T430 rim or two left over from your project would...
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    1988 road headpost length

    The steerer tube on my 1988 54.5 cm SR800 measures 155 mm. You should be good with a fork with about 150mm or longer. You can always cut a fork that's too long. If it's not threaded down far enough, a good bike shop will be able to extend the threads.
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    What's my Cannondale worth?

    Unfortunately 650c bikes are out of fashion even for triathletes. I think you could net more money by parting it out. Should be Ultegra 9 speed, which is still useful stuff. I think you could probably get around $100 for the frameset and close to that for the wheels. Probably close to $50...
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    Found at Local Thrift Store

    I think that could be a 1991 SM800. I don't think it's any newer as I'm pretty sure 1991 was the last year that quick releases were used on the seatpost. Later frames had seat collars. Stem looks right and Jade Green was a color option for the 1991 SM800. Model number is probably under the...
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    What size is my Cannondale?

    Easiest way to size the unconventional frames is by wheelbase. The Super Vs only came in size 17", 19", and 21". Wheelbase was 109.09 cm, 111.63 cm and 114.17 cm respectively. Have someone hold the fork straight while you measure from axle center to axle center. Even better would be to have...
  8. black lightning 1987

    Help with Cannondale Synapse serial number

    This may be resolved by now, but there were at least 3 black Synapse models in 2006, both carbon and AL. Cranks varied from TruVativ to 105 to Dura Ace to SI. Guessing you have the SI but there are plenty of other options.
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    Cannondale CAAD4: exact model, year and size?

    Looks great, I always liked that Fire Road Fade paint scheme. Closest original model with that paint would be a 2000 R4000. I'm guessing yours was sold as a frameset, so perhaps lacked a model number. Your downtube decals are different too as you have the normal quad wrap decals and the R4000...
  10. Delta V 900

    Delta V 900

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