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08-13-22, 08:21 AM
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Without bothering to check the catalog, I think you are correct about the color name. Not sure where I got Purple Freak from, but it may have been an '80s Cannondale color that got stuck in my memory circuits.
We sold Cannondale and Lotus 'back in the day' and both companies seemed to be in competition to choose the most outlandish colors for some models. There were always a few people who loved a particular color, but more often prospective customers would avoid a particular higher-end model because the only color scheme in which it was offered was too wild. Schwinn and Cannondale also tried various spatter paint jobs that were equally polarizing. Almost everyone seemed to love the paint jobs that would shift with the light, like this one, but those were rare. Some people like to slather their bikes in stickers, while I tend to sit with the ones who prefer a deep, flamboyant paint job like you might find on a Hetchins, or a 1970s Raleigh.
Steve Barner
Bolton, Vermont
Two friends also have the same bike - I believe the color was also known as 'Blue Velvet Gas' (or Violet Metallic).
My wife has the PDG70 which was one step down - same frame with Shimano XT components and the color is 'Wineberry' (or Blue/Red Iridescent).
The PDG90 frame is pictured above / top picture - sitting in front of the Litespeed.
The PDG70 is in the lower picture.
We sold Cannondale and Lotus 'back in the day' and both companies seemed to be in competition to choose the most outlandish colors for some models. There were always a few people who loved a particular color, but more often prospective customers would avoid a particular higher-end model because the only color scheme in which it was offered was too wild. Schwinn and Cannondale also tried various spatter paint jobs that were equally polarizing. Almost everyone seemed to love the paint jobs that would shift with the light, like this one, but those were rare. Some people like to slather their bikes in stickers, while I tend to sit with the ones who prefer a deep, flamboyant paint job like you might find on a Hetchins, or a 1970s Raleigh.
Steve Barner
Bolton, Vermont
Two friends also have the same bike - I believe the color was also known as 'Blue Velvet Gas' (or Violet Metallic).
My wife has the PDG70 which was one step down - same frame with Shimano XT components and the color is 'Wineberry' (or Blue/Red Iridescent).
The PDG90 frame is pictured above / top picture - sitting in front of the Litespeed.
The PDG70 is in the lower picture.
08-14-22, 02:55 PM
#8202
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Just picked up an 89 MB1 off craigslist. Pretty good shape. Soon as I get 10 posts will put up a pic, but till then it is in pretty good shape -
08-15-22, 11:39 AM
#8203
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Bikes: Cuevas Custom, Cimmaron, 1988 "Pinalized Rockma", 1984 Trek 510, Moulton custom touring, Raleigh Competition GS, Bridgestone Mb-2 & 3, 1980's Peugeot - US, City, & Canyon Express (6)
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Ibis Szazbo - picked this up recently. Lead me to the Ibis website which has a bunch of great stories of their early years
sorry about the nds photo - from the ad, I have not taken proper photos yet
sorry about the nds photo - from the ad, I have not taken proper photos yet
08-15-22, 11:47 AM
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Bikes: Cuevas Custom, Cimmaron, 1988 "Pinalized Rockma", 1984 Trek 510, Moulton custom touring, Raleigh Competition GS, Bridgestone Mb-2 & 3, 1980's Peugeot - US, City, & Canyon Express (6)
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'Paramount' PDG series 50
08-15-22, 11:53 AM
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SM600 26/24 "Big little" - 1985 All original except for upgraded rubber
I sold this one, partially because it never quite felt like a comfortable ride for me, mainly because it was nearly flawless suvivor and I tend to beat on MTN bikes. Went to a guy who runs a vintage MTN bike group.
I sold this one, partially because it never quite felt like a comfortable ride for me, mainly because it was nearly flawless suvivor and I tend to beat on MTN bikes. Went to a guy who runs a vintage MTN bike group.
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08-21-22, 09:16 AM
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08-21-22, 11:02 AM
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Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
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08-21-22, 11:06 AM
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Got this gratis, pretty cool. 
94? S Works Stumpy
As found
94? S Works Stumpy
As found
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08-21-22, 11:12 AM
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Welcome aboard, glad you found us, you're in the right place.You can add them to your album on your homepage and they may get moved here.
You need 5 posts X 2 days for 10 to post them here.
Here's my 94.
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08-21-22, 11:31 AM
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08-21-22, 11:34 AM
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08-21-22, 11:46 AM
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Here is my 1984 Trek 850 that I picked up a few years ago It’s on the small side, but a very comfortable bike. 
Here is another cool old find I picked up in Idaho last month. I’m selling off the Shimano parts and going suntour.
Here is another cool old find I picked up in Idaho last month. I’m selling off the Shimano parts and going suntour.
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08-21-22, 11:53 AM
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08-21-22, 12:09 PM
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08-21-22, 02:11 PM
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vintage Marin '96 nail trail curbfind/
manitou Mach 5 working fork,XT changers.
08-21-22, 03:03 PM
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Without bothering to check the catalog, I think you are correct about the color name. Not sure where I got Purple Freak from, but it may have been an '80s Cannondale color that got stuck in my memory circuits.
We sold Cannondale and Lotus 'back in the day' and both companies seemed to be in competition to choose the most outlandish colors for some models. There were always a few people who loved a particular color, but more often prospective customers would avoid a particular higher-end model because the only color scheme in which it was offered was too wild. Schwinn and Cannondale also tried various spatter paint jobs that were equally polarizing. Almost everyone seemed to love the paint jobs that would shift with the light, like this one, but those were rare. Some people like to slather their bikes in stickers, while I tend to sit with the ones who prefer a deep, flamboyant paint job like you might find on a Hetchins, or a 1970s Raleigh.
Steve Barner
Bolton, Vermont
We sold Cannondale and Lotus 'back in the day' and both companies seemed to be in competition to choose the most outlandish colors for some models. There were always a few people who loved a particular color, but more often prospective customers would avoid a particular higher-end model because the only color scheme in which it was offered was too wild. Schwinn and Cannondale also tried various spatter paint jobs that were equally polarizing. Almost everyone seemed to love the paint jobs that would shift with the light, like this one, but those were rare. Some people like to slather their bikes in stickers, while I tend to sit with the ones who prefer a deep, flamboyant paint job like you might find on a Hetchins, or a 1970s Raleigh.
Steve Barner
Bolton, Vermont
lugged PDG70 frame on eBay
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