‘02 Cannondale F800 1x swap
03-13-21, 07:03 PM
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‘02 Cannondale F800 1x swap
I recently brought my older bike into modern times with a 1x swap using SLX cassette and shifter with a SRAM chain and a Wolftooth narrow/wide ring. Works great!
Now I need to do something about that Lefty Si that no longer has rebound damping. Still holds air at pressure, works well (considering) and I’m hoping it’s serviceable. Any suggestions on what to replace it with if it’s not rebuildable?
Now I need to do something about that Lefty Si that no longer has rebound damping. Still holds air at pressure, works well (considering) and I’m hoping it’s serviceable. Any suggestions on what to replace it with if it’s not rebuildable?
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You are missing a fork leg, that is your problem
I would try this shop as they specialize in Leftys: https://www.mendoncyclesmith.com. Otherwise I would probably look at something more modern and getting headset reducers or new headset as needed to make that fork work. If I wanted to replace it the new Mantiou R7 Pro looks really nice and would class up the joint. The polished crown and logos look real nice and from what I have read and heard it sounds like a good quality fork. I personally haven't ridden on any Mantiou stuff so can't comment personally though my RockShox Sid XX whatever is a fine fork so far and seems to be a good fit for me.
It looks like a nice conversion and the color is quite pleasing. Though I love celeste.
I would try this shop as they specialize in Leftys: https://www.mendoncyclesmith.com. Otherwise I would probably look at something more modern and getting headset reducers or new headset as needed to make that fork work. If I wanted to replace it the new Mantiou R7 Pro looks really nice and would class up the joint. The polished crown and logos look real nice and from what I have read and heard it sounds like a good quality fork. I personally haven't ridden on any Mantiou stuff so can't comment personally though my RockShox Sid XX whatever is a fine fork so far and seems to be a good fit for me.
It looks like a nice conversion and the color is quite pleasing. Though I love celeste.
03-15-21, 02:31 PM
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Thanks for the link. Boxed up Lefty leg and shipped out this morning!
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I did something similar for the wife, a 99 F1000 with Fatty SL with 1x9 using an SLX crankset. Mendon fixed up my fork as well. These bikes are fun. I like your color better.
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That looks pretty good! I like older hard tails for all around riding. Sure, downhill sections have to be ridden more cautiously, picking better lines compared to full monkey-motion machines, but hard tails just climb so nicely, (until it gets really rutted, rocky and chunky.) I have owned full suspension rigs, even a downhill beast, but old school hard tails just make me happiest because they fit my favorite kind of trail riding. Nice F1000, for sure. Cool paint.
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My Lefty is all serviced, rejuvenated and on its way home so I can reassemble the bike and start tearing it up, old school hard tail style! Can’t wait!
