ApolloSoyuz1975

@RiddleOfSteel Those Giant wagon wheels are great! Is it possible to build them up w/ different rims?

cehowardGS

My 89 Cannondale Black Lightning, and 97 Cannondale M300 or F300 MTB.

Since this pic, the seat and seatpost off the MTB was stolen, I have replaced it with another black seatpost, but a white/black Selle Italia. Looking at the pic, it would be cool to get some black rims/spokes for the MTB. Then, IMO, it be as cool as the BL..

kevins08 

1993 Cannondale r700 - 63cm
-SunTour Edge Drivetrain
-Truvativ Elita GXP Crankset
-Shimano Ultegra/Velocity Aeroheat 26" wheelset

greg3rd48 

Thank you. The group was a 7speed Suntour Sprint 3000 I believe with a Suntour AR 52-42 crank. You BL is very nice also. Keeping it stock or changing it up?

fleslider 

Thats a 63CM? you sure? my 63cm doesnt seem like it looks that big

or am i just crazy?

kevins08 

The 26" wheels make it look goofy. It's a TT/Triathlon bike too, so the geometry is also atypical, contibuting to the look.

Thanks, Kevin

Oemfoefoe

My 1990 Cannondale SH600 :

RiddleOfSteel

Hi Apollo--as far as I am able to research (there is scarce info it seems), these wheels where built with a similarly-profiled (I would think identical) FIR deep V rim that was black on the V with a silver/normal brake track. They seem to be extremely uncommon as the ones I have possess Rigida DP18 rims. The spokes are substantial but bladed in the middle--probably 2-3mm thick at most. The blades flare out to a cylinder at the hub and at the rims/nipples with a rubber receiver/spoke-to-rim sealer. To true the wheels, the tire, tube, and rim tape must be removed to access a hex bolt (use an allen wrench).

So in theory one could build a wheelset up with different rims, but given the rarity of spokes, their design, etc; to me you'd have to build/machine new rims and drill holes for the spokes etc, which would be cost and labor prohibitive. The wheels are that bespoke--far out stuff. Painting the rims/hubs a matching-to-the-bike color would be really cool. I know my color combo would look perfect on a black lightning paint scheme!

I typed in "Giant EXT Pro Wheels" into image search and there were some nice close-ups, which is great for the curious!

cehowardGS

At this point, I think I will keep it stock. I have changed the seat and tires. Will go for a new wrap.. Also, I took a spill on it and scuffed up the brake levers. It is a stiff ride, but handles well. I was on it yesterday, always a thrill. However, I was tempted by a Shimano 105 brifter group Naw, staying stock, now, if another BL in my size at a good price shows up, I surely will do something with that..

68venable

Here's mine. 1988 Cannondale SR500.

Chr0m0ly 

Hi guys, I'm looking for an older Dale to tour with, and found this '87 st400.
The seller doesn't know the size, and is a couple hours away. I'm 5'10", is this frame way to big, or is it worth swinging a leg over? Thanks for the help.
-Matthew

Darth Lefty 

Only if you like singing soprano

Salamandrine 

Way too big. If it was close I'd say try it, but it's not. For a 6'3" type person.

Chr0m0ly 

This one is closer, and smaller...? A T800, don't know the year, and I think it's a build up with non-original groupo.

If this is too small that's it for my area.

OldsCOOL

I recognize that CRITter!

rccardr 

That's a nice ST, but it's a 25". You need to find a similar 23".

Chr0m0ly 

I'm thinking that T800 is too small but it's close enough to check into, I'll keep you posted.

eatontkd

My 1984 Cannondale.

OldsCOOL

Love that color! Question, was the driveside seat stay repaired at the cluster?

eatontkd

Nope, the frame is exactly the way I bought it when new. I do sometimes catch grief from "purists" because of my varied components...

OldsCOOL

I built my Criterium from a frameset and with a modern 7sp (indexed) wheelset. I use mine to drop purists.

oddjob2

That is a bad a$$ looking ride Greg. Well done!

eatontkd

Good one! Mine's more for dropping weight and shedding concerns of the day...

eatontkd

From what I understand all the varied tube sizes, and offset stuff at the BB was for stiffness...

Darth Lefty 

My '98 has a down tube that's ovalized horizontally at the BB and wraps around the ST, and it's ovalized vertically at the HT, and more or less circular at the bottle bosses. Have a look at page 21 of this catalog: https://vintagecannondale.com/year/1998/1998.pdf Mitering these things must have been fun, especially the wacky MTB's.