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(Raw/Hi-Bright - Large):
Fully-stock, weighed 28.7 pounds/13kg. Very stiff, beefy frame. The raw, bare aluminum look leaves no room for errors, as each frame is PERFECTLY finished, with Cannondale's trademark smooth welds and thick clear coating. I Upgraded the saddle, cassette and pedals - then suddenly realized the L frame was too large for me. Upgraded to 2005 F2000SL, in medium.
Upgrades: Mavic Crossmax SLR wheels and a Leonardi -20° 110 mm stem.
Upgrades:
Bar-ends: Megamex ergo carbon
Shifters: SRAM X0 carbon
Brakes: Magura Marta Magnesium SL
Crank: FSA K-Force MegaExo Light carbon
Cog set: SRAM PG-990 11-32T 'Red spider'
Chain: KMC X9 SL Gold
Front derailleur: Shimano XTR
Pedals: Crankbrothers Egg Beaters met rode veer
Wheels: DT Swiss XCR 1.4
Handlebar: FSA K-Force light carbon
Seat post: FSA K-Force light carbon
(Patriot Blue - 50cm):
The final year aluminum Cannondale ever made, in the USA. Great handling bike, with Shimano Ultegra 6600 gruppo and Mavic Ksyrium SSC/SL3 wheelset. The rare, 310g Si fork is hand-made by TIME, in France. Did my very first Century, on this bike. Weighs 17.66 pounds/7.8kg, as shown.
(Slate Grey/Purple/Black - Medium):
I rode this climbing rocket for three years, while first learning to ride a MTB. I bought this bike complete from a semi-pro XC racer, for $1200!(he needed money BADLY). Weight as shown, is 19.89 pounds/9.02kg. As a result - I am a lightweight bike fanatic now. The incredible Optimo(2003-2006) frame alone, weighs a mere 3.3 pounds/1.5kg.....lighter than Titanium. I previously got the bike at it's lowest weight(with pedals) at 18.53 pounds/8.40kg, with...
(LaGrange Velo Team Issue - 52cm):
Rare Helen's Cycles/LaGrange Velo Club paint scheme is one of 50 made, in 2007. Weight with Look KEO Carbon ti pedals, is 15.77 pounds/7.15kg. With tapered full carbon steer tube and one-piece, High-Modulus carbon front triangle and CAAD9 rear - this bike is still stiffer than:
-2010 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2
-2011 Cervelo R3
-2011 Scott Addict R1
-2010 Giant TCR Advanced SL
Maximum downhill speed attained, is 54.4mph/87.5km....rock-solid and...
I have had this beauty form a \"careless\" previous owner....but fearly cheap .end of story. I was going to keep as stock as I can but hubs,rims etc obviously all the bearing was in the \"bin2 stage. So I had an unbeatable deal on a set of
bontrager/chris king wheelset and a 2003 ish shimano XTR groupset /almost new condition! /from the same guy .As a last thing I gave a good clean to the DD50 FATTY and here we go...... enjoy!
(Conversion to single speed 26” BMX Cruiser)
Super fun project & Awesome ride.....
Parts List:
1996 Killer V Frame Size XL 22” & P-Bone Fork (original rigid fork replaced with SE fork) w/ Nuke Proof Headset
- Wheels – Sun Rhino Lite XL 36 hole 26” Black
- Tires Kenda K-Rad 26 x 2.35
- Skewers- Halo Racing Downhill Bolt-Ons
- SE Racing Landing Gear CroMo 700c Fork (413 mm crown to axle, stock P-Bone was 400mm)
- Stem: S&M Race XLT 57mm- Salsa Blue Anodized Stem Cap
- Bars: S&M 5.75 Cruiser...
