Cannondale super v700

Andymx52 · Oct 15, 2013

Hi there
I have a standard super v700 and am looking to convert it using up to date forks, shocks and wheels etc...... the bike needs forks to replace the headshock. It needs a modern rear shock although i'm not sure if possible!! Would also like to put some new wheels with disc potential. Some will say just buy new but I love this bike and want to keep using!! Any help would be much appreciated!!!
Thanks!!!

Bob · Oct 15, 2013

The answer you're looking for is... Yes you can

You'll need some of these http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/product ... tAodoAQAvA
Take out the cannodale headshox and bearings, fit the reducers then it'll take a standard 1.1/8th headset and fork of your choice.
For the rear shock, take the old one out and measure the eye to eye distance (bolt hole to bolt hole) and measure the stroke (the amount of stanchion on the shock) then go hunting for a shock of your choice using those measurements, eg 165mm eye to eye with 37.5mm stroke - that's quite likely around the measurements you'll need looking at my super V here

boxxer · Oct 15, 2013

Though dale headtubes were 1.5" so would take m@*ern forks

Bob · Oct 15, 2013

Unfortunately not quite, modern 1.5" is 1.5" ye olde older dale's are 1.56" not much in it but enough to make them incompatible :facepalm:

Andymx52 · Oct 16, 2013

Thanks for info guys!! Any recommendations on particular parts that will work with this upgrade?? Makes of forks and wheels etc... dont think I should go much above 100mm on travel?? New to this as have been mxing for last 10 years so out of touch with the modern mtb world!!!
cheers

chfs911 · Oct 31, 2013

I am doing the opposite and am looking for a stem and bearing cups for the headshock. Will you sell the old ones? Or trade for a reducer set to 1 1/8?

Andymx52 · Nov 1, 2013

chfs911":3iq7zktr said:
I am doing the opposite and am looking for a stem and bearing cups for the headshock. Will you sell the old ones? Or trade for a reducer set to 1 1/8?

Would be willing to a swap!!
The stem is ok but the bearings were slightly tight. The cups just need a shine...

chfs911 · Nov 2, 2013

Great news.
Extracting them will be the next thing Might need the bike shop to press them out?

i'll dig out my frame tomorrow and have a look, I have Coda stem for 1 1/8 too.

Andymx52 · Nov 2, 2013

chfs911":22a0aoh1 said:
Great news.
Extracting them will be the next thing Might need the bike shop to press them out?

i'll dig out my frame tomorrow and have a look, I have Coda stem for 1 1/8 too.

Excellent I will clean the parts up for you and include bearings if needed!! Could u include the stem also??
Let me know when the bits are ready and we will finalise the details
Thanks

chfs911 · Nov 7, 2013

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cannondale-He ... 51b1f6fd00

This is what I have in my SV. May be easier if I give you cash plus stem rather than try and extract mine?

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