Cannondale M800 project

Hi folks - just joined up for a bit of help and info

Just got an old and neglected M800 that I would like to restore and improve in some respects - been sitting in someones garden for a couple of years! Frame is in good condition, rigid forks, Deore and LX bits so all in all not bad. Can get it running with lots of tlc and a new chain....BUT...

I hate the quill stem headset arrangement and would like to upgrade to aheadset type - how easy would this be with inexpensive bits as I am totally broke atm?

Also would like to fit some servicable forks that came with my 98 Sunn Vertik II before I upgraded to RC36's (now that is a lurvelly bike). Are there shims available which would allow the standard steerer to fit the oversize tube?

This is a long term project as it is a second bike and I am broke as previously mentioned :roll:

Any help from you experts would be very much appreciated

Many Thanks

John

You could keep it 'period correct' and fit some Manitou 2's...these are common and the steerer/crowns can be swapped cheaply (I paid £12 for the last Mani steerer I bought).

M800 is a very cool bike, got any pix to post up here?

Welcome to your new obsessive hobby

Yeah - lots of options here - just about to take some pics so will post soon.

How does picture posting work on this site?

The beast:



Frame in fairly good nick:



Extent of degredation is obvious:



A few hours and a small amount of cash will make it a runner but I wants it special :twisted:

Also - can anyone date this bike? - the quill stem and the centre pull cantis must make it at least 15??

johnkiteman":38pohg18 said:

Also - can anyone date this bike? - the quill stem and the centre pull cantis must make it at least 15??

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Look inside the left seatstay (non drive side) and there should be a serial number stamped there...this will reveal the true age.

If thats Deep Indigo then there's a good chance its 1993....looks a lot older though

It's 1992.

Archangel":wnc2wouc said:

It's 1992.

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Is that Hyper Highlight then? I thought '92 was only Hyper Highlight (which I thought was much darker) and Formula Red?

Now I know I'm on the right forum if you are arguing about age and model

Will look for serial number tomorrow - also just spoke to a mate in the trade who will look it over and maybe help with cheap bits.

The story behind this bike - belonged to a mate who has been battling cancer for years - he has come to the end of meaningful treatments and is rationalising his life as there will not be much of it left for him. He is a trooper though and always positive and as active as he can be. I would like to show him some progress on his bike over the next 6 - 9 months.

Watch this space

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Archangel":3oj8iatb said:

It's 1992.

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Is that Hyper Highlight then? I thought '92 was only Hyper Highlight (which I thought was much darker) and Formula Red?

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Yes indeed. Had a similar M700. The 2 models had the same colours & parts spec.