That generation of Cannondale frame is still selling for $200-$300 online often so if its ride ready its acceptable. You’ll get a lot of mileage on it anyway.
bcycle240 on
If it is 62cm and you are 200cm+ then do it.
It looks like a 56cm though. 62cm frames look weird and make the wheels look small. This bike looks normal.
Conscious_Score8866 on
the groupset is decent but the frameset and fork show the age. i got a much newer cannnodale for 220€ although mine came with an old 2×9 105 groupset. i got a carbon fork and aluminium frame and nice alloy wheels from a proper brand
No_Entertainment1931 on
It’s easily worth the money.
But consider your road conditions. This will ride like a dream on smooth, well maintained roads but it will be a nightmare on chipseal.
It all comes down to tire clearance. I these will fit 25’s and and possibly a 28 in the front.
rivalpinkbunny on
I ride a cannondale from this generation and it’s a fantastic bicycle. My big recommendation when you check it out is that you check for dents carefully. The dent in the chain stay in this picture is structural, so don’t worry about that one, but check everywhere and don’t buy it if it has a big dent it. The aluminum will eventually fail and you won’t know when until you’re laying on the ground.
Is it worth $350? I think it’s priced ok, so id go for it. I ride a bike with 25mm tires and it’s an ok ride, but budget about $100 for a new pair of quality rubber and you’ll never regret it.
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if the drivetrain is not used up its ok imo
That generation of Cannondale frame is still selling for $200-$300 online often so if its ride ready its acceptable. You’ll get a lot of mileage on it anyway.
If it is 62cm and you are 200cm+ then do it.
It looks like a 56cm though. 62cm frames look weird and make the wheels look small. This bike looks normal.
the groupset is decent but the frameset and fork show the age. i got a much newer cannnodale for 220€ although mine came with an old 2×9 105 groupset. i got a carbon fork and aluminium frame and nice alloy wheels from a proper brand
It’s easily worth the money.
But consider your road conditions. This will ride like a dream on smooth, well maintained roads but it will be a nightmare on chipseal.
It all comes down to tire clearance. I these will fit 25’s and and possibly a 28 in the front.
I ride a cannondale from this generation and it’s a fantastic bicycle. My big recommendation when you check it out is that you check for dents carefully. The dent in the chain stay in this picture is structural, so don’t worry about that one, but check everywhere and don’t buy it if it has a big dent it. The aluminum will eventually fail and you won’t know when until you’re laying on the ground.
Is it worth $350? I think it’s priced ok, so id go for it. I ride a bike with 25mm tires and it’s an ok ride, but budget about $100 for a new pair of quality rubber and you’ll never regret it.
Is it me or is the fork slightly bent
Crackandfail