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What's the problem with the brakes? They can be kind of fussy to get set up, but it's mostly a matter of getting the pads and spring tensions set right.

Here is a set of brakes on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/ONZA-H-O-High-Output-Cantilever-Mountain-Bike-Brakes/324113823766?hash=item4b76b07816:g:38AAAOSwOuheenUb Sedis chain...

I've never seen an older Cannondale that wasn't 27.2 mm.

Looks like a nice one. First thing I would do is put some wheels and a handlebar on it and see how the Headshok feels.

Looks li I've seen crazy asking prices for NOS Sedis chains but have't looked for them lately. There were several levels of them in the 90s.

I wish that I was more knowledgeable about the various models. I don't have any Shimano parts books from that era but you might find something by searching.

First piece of advice, never toss anything without knowing the availability of a replacement. Never toss a hood that isn't too crumbly to use. I've cleaned up very ugly hoods using lacquer thinner, but it sounds like you don't have that option now. Shimano used a different hood design for...

I just wish I had someone to drive the tractor when I'm square baling. I bale until one falls off the rack, then stop and go back to stack. It's very slow but I've never found reliable help at $15/hr. I often bale on the ground as it's quicker to get the baling done, and I can pick them up at...

Sorry that I didn't get around to photographing mine and looking for rings. I've been in the hay field every night until 10 PM the last few days.

Interesting. I always thought the quill was everything that was inside the fork.

Not sure what you mean about the quill. Do you mean the wedge?

Yes it is. Most steel frame builders in the 1980s measured to either the centerline of the top tube where it intersected the seat tube, or the top of the top tube where it intersected the seat tube. USA builders tended toward measuring to the center of the top tube, Italians often measured to...

Actually, it's center of BB to top of seat tube, less 25 mm.

That may be a 1997 or later swing arm. 1997 arms have a stiffening web that yours appears to lack. I think yours is a 1998. If you can strip off the side of the right chainstay, look for a Super V SL decal. See the Viper Red Super V 400 and 1000 in the 1998 catalog. If SV SL decal is there...

I'm not sure that I've owned a 1996 bike, certainly haven't stripped one. I have a 1995 M900 that I purchased new, but I don't think I own a 1996 or 1997 bike. Have several in the 1998-2004 range. The paint on them has held up better than my 80s Cannondales by far.

I'm regretting that I didn't think to suggest pink decals, after seeing a slate with pink 1987 SR400 posted here earlier this week. It would have been a nice throwback/tribute livery but the bike looks great and I'm glad to hear that it's living up to your expectations.

54? I've never seen a 54 SunTour ring.

Didn't all the Super Vs made prior to 1996 have the high swing arm pivot location? I was going to guess the OP has a 1996 frame based on the swing arm. If the OP is going to strip the paint, you might try to get the black off first with lacquer thinner and try to see what decals are on the...

The road bike will roll easier and be lighter but will be much higher geared, especially at the low end. Let me know if you want me to look for a smaller ring. I will try to get pics of the arms soon, but busy in the hay field for the next few days. I would still recommend that you try some...

Not sure what you meant about the stem. The quill is part of the stem, so perhaps that's where the disconnect started. Sounds like you are set there regardless. 38 teeth is the smallest ring that will fit on 130 mm bolt circle. I am over 60, rode 45 miles yesterday, about half on gravel...