That would be interesting. I used to have a case hardened shotgun. It was almost tiger striped. I think it was an H & R, don't remember what I did with it.
'94 Super V
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Jon K.
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Love the Serottas!
Thanks. I should attempt to count sometime, but Serotta and Cannondale are roughly equal in numbers in my collection.
JohnnyD
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The vision is getting closer to the finish. Some of the final parts are ordered.
Wheels are OEM Cannondale DT Swiss rims and rear hub, with a Lefty. In white of course!
Drivetrain is the Box 2 Prime 9 with the 11-50T cassette. I am so close to the finish line. Frame is all primered, sanded and waiting on some warmer weather so the 2K white base coat and clear can cure properly. Only need a few odd and ends, chainring, disc rotor, and other frame bolts and I am done. Then it's on to the fun job of servicing all my other bikes. I just SO love cleaning and lubing bearings, adding sealant to the bikes with tubeless tires, ... yeah fun stuff.
Wheels are OEM Cannondale DT Swiss rims and rear hub, with a Lefty. In white of course!
Drivetrain is the Box 2 Prime 9 with the 11-50T cassette. I am so close to the finish line. Frame is all primered, sanded and waiting on some warmer weather so the 2K white base coat and clear can cure properly. Only need a few odd and ends, chainring, disc rotor, and other frame bolts and I am done. Then it's on to the fun job of servicing all my other bikes. I just SO love cleaning and lubing bearings, adding sealant to the bikes with tubeless tires, ... yeah fun stuff.
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What size chainring are you going to run? I've yet to try a 1X setup or even a double on a MTB.
JohnnyD
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I run 32T on all my 1x setups with the exception of a 34T oval I have but isn't currently installed on anything now. It was on the F600 until I got the GRX 2x installed on it. I've found that when riding my bikes with 3x setups I spent most of my time riding on the middle chainring which is 32T, so that what I stick with.
Most of the newer Cannondale MTBs are equipped with 34T chainrings.
I was thinking more about the high and low gear ratios compared to a traditional 22/32/42 and 11-30 setup. Most of MTB rides involve some pavement riding, although I don't know how much time I spend in the 42/11 combination. Working from the low gear combination, 22/30 is roughly equal to 36/50.
JohnnyD
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To be honest, the #1 reason I like to use 1x setup is that it's a whole lot more simple. The gear ratios aren't radically improved. Cable routing is simplified as well, beyond that there is nothing wrong with 2 or 3x systems.
IdahoBrett
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That looks fantastic! You’re hired!
JohnnyD
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As crazy as it sounds, it's not difficult to do. However, it is stressful because painting really tweaks me "it's not perfect" button worse than working on aircraft ever did.
What I see as a flaw, both my brother and sister-in-law couldn't even find, so I am overthinking it
JohnnyD
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It was too hot in my shed to properly work and get things done, but I managed to get a few more finishing touches wrapped up. Plus a little bonus Cannondale logo appearing where it never was before.
You can still see some of the little scratches and gouges that were in the frame when I got it a four years ago. It's come a long way into the bike I wanted it to be in the beginning, but it's almost there.
You can still see some of the little scratches and gouges that were in the frame when I got it a four years ago. It's come a long way into the bike I wanted it to be in the beginning, but it's almost there.
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JohnnyD
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Bad luck today, while attempting to bleed the Avid Juicy Ultimate brakes today, both levers were sticky. Tore the levers down and found both pistons stuck in the bores with dried and crusty fluid. I will try to see if I can get brake cleaner to disolve the crustiness. If I can't make them work, I have the backup plan of reusing the Magura Trail Sport set I have from a previous build on the F600. I really hope that I can free up the pistons without damaging them since I would really like to use the white lever and calipers.
IdahoBrett
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I’m sure you already know this but proceed with caution with brake cleaner and seals/o-rings as they may not be compatible. The seals may swell or melt.
My one disc brake bike (08 F3) I have the pistons were seized after not being used for 5+ years. The seals were also toast. There were no rebuild kits available. Like anything bike related that requires seals/o-rings they become obsolete in a few years. I ended up having to buy a new Shimano setup that used mineral oil instead of DOT 3 fluid(nasty stuff).
My one disc brake bike (08 F3) I have the pistons were seized after not being used for 5+ years. The seals were also toast. There were no rebuild kits available. Like anything bike related that requires seals/o-rings they become obsolete in a few years. I ended up having to buy a new Shimano setup that used mineral oil instead of DOT 3 fluid(nasty stuff).
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JohnnyD
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Thankfully, the seals are still available for the brakes. I already rebuilt both calipers with OEM rebuild kits. The only parts that aren't available are the pistons themselves and the bite point adjustment wheels. For the time being, I am just going to take the easy way for the time being and reuse the set of Magura brakes I already have. I can live with the fact the calipers and lever bodies aren't white like I wanted them. The bonus with the Magura's are mineral oil based and not DOT 5.1 like the Avid/SRAM brakes
JohnnyD
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It's been a long time coming, but I am almost at the finish line of the reimagining of my 1994 Super V 2000. It started as well worn but sturdy frame from Brian and progressed into a rebuild and paint to follow what it originally was. Since I can never leave well enough alone, and the rear shock needed a rebuild, I decided to take it in a whole other direction. Here is where we are ending up.
I still need to finish up on cabling, gears, pedals and the final touches. I am finally happy with my vision coming to fruition. Now I get the joy of yearly maintenance on my other Cannondale bikes.
I still need to finish up on cabling, gears, pedals and the final touches. I am finally happy with my vision coming to fruition. Now I get the joy of yearly maintenance on my other Cannondale bikes.
Looks great. You've made that look like a bike from 10+ years later, while retaining the original decals.
JohnnyD
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That was almost my plan.
Having it all together makes me want ANOTHER bike with a Lefty.
JohnnyD
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Took forever to decide what pedals to use, but that got all sorted out yesterday. Today will be the first ride and report. From sitting in the stand and cycling the suspension, looks like I did a good job on the Alps 4 rebuild. The Lefty feels like it should, lockout works fantastic and the rebound adjust is smooth. Not too shabby for a 32+ year old shock, and 20+ year old fork. I will let you know how the ride goes later
JohnnyD
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The ride went well. Everything worked as it should, or better with the exception of the Box Two drivetrain. No matter how much fiddling I did with the cable tension, or any other adjustments I couldn't get the thing to shift as smoothly as I wanted. The clutch in it is just a bit too heavy and caused too much clunking while shifting for my tastes. So I took it off and the 11-50 9 speed cassette, put on my tried and true MicroShift Advent 9 speed on and everything was noticably smoother and quieter. I might revisit the Box drivetrain again later, but for now I am satisfied. Besides which, I live in flat, dry Texas, do I really need a 11-50T when 11-42 works every bit as well for the "hills" we have in my area.