Cannondale SC600 Is It Worth It?
11-15-21, 02:39 PM
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Cannondale SC600 Is It Worth It?
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I currently don't have a bike and mentioned to a friend that I was looking fo an older road bike as a little beater until I can save up for a newer gravel bike for some roads here in Central PA. The road bike would then turn into an around town bike. They told me that they had a Cannondale SC600 if I was interested, but didn't know what it was worth. I was wondering how I could find info out on this bike, value in current state, and if the frame was a frame I could eventually build something half decent on. Here are some pics to see the current state of the bike.
I currently don't have a bike and mentioned to a friend that I was looking fo an older road bike as a little beater until I can save up for a newer gravel bike for some roads here in Central PA. The road bike would then turn into an around town bike. They told me that they had a Cannondale SC600 if I was interested, but didn't know what it was worth. I was wondering how I could find info out on this bike, value in current state, and if the frame was a frame I could eventually build something half decent on. Here are some pics to see the current state of the bike.
11-15-21, 02:54 PM
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Serial Number is 65804917167
I am 5'10/11ish and believe my frame size should be a 56cm IF I remember being fitted a few years ago. When I stand over the bike the top tube is up there, but I do have some stand over clearance...albiet its pretty tight.
I am 5'10/11ish and believe my frame size should be a 56cm IF I remember being fitted a few years ago. When I stand over the bike the top tube is up there, but I do have some stand over clearance...albiet its pretty tight.
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Should this be moved to "What's It Worth? / Appraisals" sub-forum?
This is a criterium frame/bike, in very good condition (minus the dirt). You will have to tailor your expectations to this being a 1) vintage Cannondale 2) being a crit frame with associated aggressive (but still amenable) geometry. Killer paint (LOVE it) job intact with solid Shimano 105 components (even dual pivot brakes). Rims are in excellent condition (minimal brake track wear). I don't know what he offered it to you for, which is why I suggest moving forum locations here. It's a lot of good bike, I will say that. But if you're looking for a kick around town bike etc, while eyeing a gravel bike in the future, this is as east to your west as you're going to be from gravel. On that basis/premise, I'd pass on it. Someone who truly wants and appreciates that bike can/will pick it up.
This is a criterium frame/bike, in very good condition (minus the dirt). You will have to tailor your expectations to this being a 1) vintage Cannondale 2) being a crit frame with associated aggressive (but still amenable) geometry. Killer paint (LOVE it) job intact with solid Shimano 105 components (even dual pivot brakes). Rims are in excellent condition (minimal brake track wear). I don't know what he offered it to you for, which is why I suggest moving forum locations here. It's a lot of good bike, I will say that. But if you're looking for a kick around town bike etc, while eyeing a gravel bike in the future, this is as east to your west as you're going to be from gravel. On that basis/premise, I'd pass on it. Someone who truly wants and appreciates that bike can/will pick it up.
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This would not be taken out on gravel. I would stick to the roads with this bike IF I purchased it.
I didn't know about that sub-forum and agree that this probably should have been posted there. Can I move it or does it have to be a mod?? I don't want to just double post. I am looking for the value of the bike, and what work may need to go into it so I can make a fair offer, or at least let him know if I don't buy it what he should be asking (he got this as payment for painting someones bedroom....he doesn't ride and loves to trade anything and everything).
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I didn't know about that sub-forum and agree that this probably should have been posted there. Can I move it or does it have to be a mod?? I don't want to just double post. I am looking for the value of the bike, and what work may need to go into it so I can make a fair offer, or at least let him know if I don't buy it what he should be asking (he got this as payment for painting someones bedroom....he doesn't ride and loves to trade anything and everything).
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How much is he asking for it? It's probably worth about $300. It's a great bike, I just built one for my wife and it's awesome.
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This would not be taken out on gravel. I would stick to the roads with this bike IF I purchased it.
I didn't know about that sub-forum and agree that this probably should have been posted there. Can I move it or does it have to be a mod?? I don't want to just double post. I am looking for the value of the bike, and what work may need to go into it so I can make a fair offer, or at least let him know if I don't buy it what he should be asking (he got this as payment for painting someones bedroom....he doesn't ride and loves to trade anything and everything).
Steven
I didn't know about that sub-forum and agree that this probably should have been posted there. Can I move it or does it have to be a mod?? I don't want to just double post. I am looking for the value of the bike, and what work may need to go into it so I can make a fair offer, or at least let him know if I don't buy it what he should be asking (he got this as payment for painting someones bedroom....he doesn't ride and loves to trade anything and everything).
Steven
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One of the lovely light models that had filling-rattling front alloy fork. As stated above by RoS and KH, this is a very fast, somewhat twitchy (in a good way) road bike for decent to good roads.
Front tires look good, rear look nearly spent. I would put the absolute largest tire you can fit in there. What size are the tires? If you can squeeze 28s in there it would help a ton, but I suspect 25 will be the max.
Front tires look good, rear look nearly spent. I would put the absolute largest tire you can fit in there. What size are the tires? If you can squeeze 28s in there it would help a ton, but I suspect 25 will be the max.
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Meh, I'm a little iffy about the condition as every steel nut and bolt shows rust. A bike that was ridden and put away wet. I had an R500 with an alloy fork and it's very much a smoking fast crit style bike. Not a commuter nor a gravel bike. Also that may be larger than a 56....the fat tubes can throw off your perception.
Check out the steel bits in this pic. The front gear is a mess. Buy it for the frame if it fits and also if it fits your needs.
Check out the steel bits in this pic. The front gear is a mess. Buy it for the frame if it fits and also if it fits your needs.
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75 - 100 bucks as a project.
The frameset and clean condition of the rims indicate a low time bicycle , but bike needs a complete disassembly with TLC given to every steel or chrome plated fastener. Bearings are likely dry, old brake hoods probably sticky as heck
But by and large a very worthwhile machine if you took the time to put a little elbow grease into it -- others have reported good things about using oxalic acid for corrosion removal on things like all those fasteners
The frameset and clean condition of the rims indicate a low time bicycle , but bike needs a complete disassembly with TLC given to every steel or chrome plated fastener. Bearings are likely dry, old brake hoods probably sticky as heck
But by and large a very worthwhile machine if you took the time to put a little elbow grease into it -- others have reported good things about using oxalic acid for corrosion removal on things like all those fasteners
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