One more for the stable?

[IdahoBrett]

After recently adding a Prophet to my small (2) collection of Cannondale’s I started contemplating finding another. Since I‘ve got a hardtail and a FS the next logical step is a rigid. The Beast of the East has caught my attention. But they’re few in my searches for sale. Let alone in LG or XL.

I might’ve found a ‘95 M500 for cheap. I messaged the seller and waiting…It looks to be in great shape. Not sure about the color though…

 

[IdahoBrett]

Ironic. As soon as I clicked post reply I got a text. Stay tuned…..

 

[IdahoBrett]

I’m going to “look” at the M500 in the morning. It’s advertised as a 95. But thanks to the extensive catalog links I’ve tentatively identified it as a 1993. The color is a match for that year and the placement of the decals. Other items like the headset/steerer tube is older than 95. That path of research came from @JohnnyD

How about another photo from the ad(the color is growing on me):

 

[JohnnyD]

Pretty sure its a '93 too.
Like I've said before, I have this "thing" for 3.0 series frames. I wouldn't trade my beloved '92 M700 for anything.

 

[IdahoBrett]

The M500 came home with me. Surprised? No, not really…

It’s been in storage for years. He has another Cannondale. An SM700. I let him know if he ever wants to part with it to let me know.

 

[IdahoBrett]

Ok let me try the picture thing again….

 

[IdahoBrett]

The overall pic was too large of a file. I’ll have to redo.

 

[IdahoBrett]

Overall pic

 

[JohnnyD]

Most definitely a 93 M500. It's still sporting the original shifters, brakes and group set. Very nice find for that price!

 

[IdahoBrett]

Family photo:

 

[JohnnyD]

Family photo:

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Awesome collection you have got started.

 

[IdahoBrett]

Awesome collection you have got started.

Thanks! Whats next?

 

[JohnnyD]

Well you've got the three main types covered nicely. Full suspension, hard tail and rigid. Now it's time to look for a bike that just "speaks" to you. For me it's something newer than 2008 that I desperately want, but that is another story..
That said, No Cannondale collection is complete without at least ONE Super V!

 

[IdahoBrett]

If I find a Super V in blue that is XL, I’ll pounce on a good deal.

I’d like a cyclocross bike but they are rare.

 

[JohnnyD]

If I find a Super V in blue that is XL, I’ll pounce on a good deal.

I’d like a cyclocross bike but they are rare.

I've seen them pop up on Ebay from time to time, but they are pricey when they do.

 

[black lightning 1987]

We should all attempt to get all of our Cannondales into one photo.

 

[JohnnyD]

We should all attempt to get all of our Cannondales into one photo.

That would be a pretty epic photo montage if we all submitted picture of each of our Cannondale collections and merged it into one picture...

 

[IdahoBrett]

I’ve seen some pretty neat photo edited pics online over the years. They’re getting better. Scary better.

Or how ‘bout the old fashioned way; a gathering. Like at a campground somewhere in the US next summer?

p.s. I might have a line on a XL Beast of the East. Stay tuned….

 

[Vintage_bike_basement]

We should all attempt to get all of our Cannondales into one photo.

That would be incredible to see!!!

 

[Vintage_bike_basement]

Family photo:

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Nice collection for sure!!!