I love my bike, and am hoping there is someone out there who will keep riding it. I am wondering what it might be worth and how best to sell it. I'm in Southern California area. I'm the original owner. I have changed the pedals, grips, seat, chain, tires, and added a few things. Thanks for any advice/assistance.
1990 SH600 - What is it worth?
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I'd happily pay $3-400 for a nice SH if it were local to me.
Doesn't correspond to the serial number sequences we have. My best guess based on the year of the bike is that it was made on March 1, 1990 (30190) , but the other numbers don't line up with what is typical for the period.
letsbike
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That is a $200 to $300 bicycle in my area of the country. It is in fine shape and rather unique, so probably appealing to a collector. Unfortunately most people don't appreciate bicycles like we do. Knowing how the cost of living is so much higher in the west I can see you getting more than my estimate.
I'd love to have that crankset.
I'd love to have that crankset.
Looked again at the Vintage Cannondale site that goes over the old serial numbering system - perhaps my bike's #02301906593 is version 2 format, 0=rear drop out spacing (130mm), 23=frame size, 0190=production date January 1990, 6593=sequence number.
Would that make sense?
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This is the only bike I've ever ridden, really. Commuted and weekend rides - logged over 12k miles. It kinda got stored after marriage/kids/work. I want to start riding again but thinking maybe I should try something different. I didn't keep up with bike evolution as I was very satisfied w/this. Last time I took it to a shop for tune up they told me they wouldn't be able to get parts. Wish I knew more and could do it up right myself. If there was a place close by where I could learn, I'd go, but usually I get the discounted side-eye.
Trailmix
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Yes, this is definitely a “version 2” serial number. The latest of the serial numbers with the month/day/year format that I have seen is August 15th of 1989. That appears to be when the change from 1989 to 1990 production began. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a later 1989 production date, this is just based on my experience.
I wouldn't think there's much on the bike that couldn't be sourced. Probably the shifters would be hardest to find. Is there something that needs to be replaced?
Look for a local bike co-op. Many have space to work on bikes, and people that will assist in repairs.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will look for a co-op. It rides fine, for now. A few years back, when getting it serviced, they wanted to swap out the shifters, but I declined & requested just service the best they could. They turned out fine. Recently, I was told can't get the brake pads. (Attaching pic of front pads) I thought that was weird, but I don't know much about it. They said just ride it until I can't anymore. Didn't seem right. I will try and find a local co-op. If anyone knows of one in SoCal, let me know. Thx for the help.
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Brake pads look like they have minimal wear but they could be super hard, being 35 years old. You could try scuffing them with a coarse file or sandpaper. I wouldn't think it would be hard to find something to replace them. Universal Cycles has 5 brands of aftermarket cantilever brake pads. You could put new Tektro cantilever brakes on it for $40-50.
They aren't the originals. I had to have them replaced for wear, but still quite a while ago. I'll take look at what you suggest - thx for the help.
letsbike
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Looking at your original pictures on this bike the pads look to be held on by allen head screws. I saw an old Raleigh bicycle with this style at a thrift store today. Without taking it apart I couldn't tell what would work pad wise on that brake style, but any new cantilever or linear pull brake arm would fit the boss studs. You can find these for under $30 per set for Shimano branded parts.
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