Thursday, June 6, 2013

1985 Cannondale Tourer

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/3852744097.html
58cm cannondale sport touring - $260 (clifton heights)


Has been in garage for a long time collecting dust.
260 firm.
Some light rust on wheels.
Aluminum frame.

I believe this to be a 1985 ST500 which in 1985 was Cannondales top tourer, but in 1986 would be the middle grade.  I personally prefer this iteration of Cannondale styling with the smaller font and the charcoal rather than gloss black paint.  Originally this was a nicely outfitted bike and the owner has made some nice upgrades.  Bar end shifters and a high rise stem chief among them, but I suspect the original 27 inch rims may have also been replaced with 700c, but that's a hunch.  The Sugino cranks are original, and hopefully the rear derailer is too.  The Huret Duopar might strike some people as fit for replacement, but it had a really good reputation for long cage derailers in that period.  A nice bike and reasonably priced considering the shifters probably ran about $80 on their own. Snap it up.

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