Bicycle

[HunterWhite]

Well, I've just bought a well used Cannondale 400.
I wanted to add this to another thread started by subscriber ( I think), but I couldn't locate the thread.
$150 bike
$85 tires and tubes
$32 chain and lube.
😃

Hunter

[farrlarr]

To hopefully prevent the sort of ultimately somewhat rancorous issues that arose in the other thread, what is it you want from this thread?  Just to let us know you have a bike and expect to enjoy it?  Are you asking for suggestions about modification or additions?  Are you asking for others to talk about their bikes?  Inquiring minds want to know.

[Ronno6]

Nice ride...Hard to beat a 'Dale........

[mobilemail]

Agreed! I’m a big fan of the vintage Cannondales. Their new bikes are nice too!

[mr007s]

It dosent matter what you ride, just saddle up and enjoy the thrill.

[HunterWhite]

Farlarr, I am just posting "show and tell".
I don't really know what happened to the other thread. I took it as a "show and tell" also.

Post what you wish.


Ron, yeah,  I always wanted a Cannondale.


Mark, I almost bought one back in 1984, now I have one.
It looks like the serial number is on the bottom bracket, but it's covered by a plastic guide that seems to be held in place by double sided tape. I don't know what year it is.


Ray, thanks, I will.


Hunter

[Xraycer]

Well, I've just bought a well used Cannondale 400.
I wanted to add this to another thread started by subscriber ( I think), but I couldn't locate the thread.
$150 bike
$85 tires and tubes
$32 chain and lube.
😃

Hunter

Congrats, Hunter, that's a bargain deal for a Cannondale! Looks like its in great condition to boot.

That last thread got me itching to get back on my bike. I got 2 trail rides in, but then we got wet weather for 2 straight weeks. It's been dry for a week now, so the trail is hopefully dried up enough now. I may try tomorrow.
During the down time, I did give it a good wash and got most of the grime off. I got a set of new tires to replace the originals that's been on it when I bought the over 20 years ago. Also waiting on wider handlebars coming in on the slow boat from China.

[HunterWhite]

Dinh, yeah, ease into it. It's spring time, so lots of good riding weather ahead.
I will be riding on paved surfaces mostly, but some dirt.




Hunter

[Bicycleman]

Here are a couple of sites that may be helpful if you are looking to buy bicycle parts:
https://www.nashbar.com/
https://www.performancebike.com/

[anti-squirrel]

Also can be worth checking out DansComp- if you enjoy more aggressive riding. 

Great choice- I've owned a few Cannondales and loved them all.  I bought a second-hand Super-V 300 (purple frame/gray swingarm) shortly after I got out of the Navy- it was a fantastic bike for the day though ill-suited for aggressive riding.  I took a few bad falls but managed to walk away from all of them without destroying myself or the bike.  I think a big part of that was using Speedplay Frongs clipless pedals combined with a short inverted stem and low-rise motocross bars.  It didn't stretch me out too far forward and tracking was superb for a full suspension tank.

If I end up looking for another bike any time soon, I'll probably move back to using a steel frame- despite the magic of carbon fiber and aluminum frames.  Other the years I've come of appreciate the inherent softer ride of a steel frame with lugs and butted tubing. 

[Insanity]

That is a screaming deal on that bike. Hope you enjoy many rides on it.

[HunterWhite]

Peter, I have successfully survived the aggressive stage, I just want to keep moving.


Hunter

[HunterWhite]

Thanks Matt, I thought it was good too. It needed a lot of cleanup, tires and a chain, but I like it.
How's your Specialized?


Hunter

[Insanity]

It is way nicer of a ride than I ever thought a bike could be. Its getting nicer out so I need to get on it and wear it out.

[Xraycer]

Finally, got on the trail today! The trails are mostly dry with just low lying area that always collect all the rain.
I thought with a few weeks of not riding that I was going to be gassed. I wasn't. I had a fairly strong ride.
Had one wipe out, and the new shin guards did their job of protection from those cool, but evil new pedals. Well, the shins were unscathed, but not so much the right inner thigh. I guess those pedals are now officially christened.

[Bicycleman]

Dinh, I always tell the little one that they will forget the little scrapes and cuts by the time they are married.
You will forget that one by the time . . . Oh, wait!

[HunterWhite]

Take it easy Dinh!
Build up to it.


Hunter

[Xraycer]

Dinh, I always tell the little one that they will forget the little scrapes and cuts by the time they are married.
You will forget that one by the time . . . Oh, wait!

Take it easy Dinh!
Build up to it.


Hunter

I was riding with a lot more speed than the first 2 rides. Inevitably, at some point, gravity is going to get the best of you.
Slipped off of one of these makeshift bridge structures. I should take it easy, and  I suppose I should regularly remind myself that I'm now 52, and no longer 22 

[Pokedaboss]

I’m not huge in bicycles but I did find an old schwinn le tour I couldn’t pass up when one of my neighbors had their moving garage sale. $10. Still need to put tubes in it one day. Both tires leak down overnight as it sits but I pump it up and roam the neighborhood occasionally. The vintage bikes took all the style and didn’t leave any for the new ones I suppose

[farrlarr]

The vintage bikes took all the style and didn’t leave any for the new ones I suppose

Excellent observation!