Cannondale SM600 circa 1990 advice please

[24pouces]

Re: Going threadless

I was going to go down to this
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?s=quill+to%20threadless
and then fit a stem and bars such as
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/race-face-evolv ... ebar/#more
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/race-face-deus- ... handlebar/
Will this not work?
Also was aiming to get a black seat pin and a charge saddle of sorts.
thanks
sam

Sale you bike and buy something more modern.
In that way, you will save a bike and lot of money for you
A retrobike is more than an old bike. It's the pleasure to restore it, to look for information, and to find the spirit of it.

So, change the stem for a modern aheadset, change the bar for a rise bar, put a 120mm suspension fork, change for a truvativ chainset, weld disc brakes…
The nightmare begins… :roll:

I think you have a good basis for having fun

 

[samsbike]

brake bolt

One of the brake lever bolts is missing - are these just generic allen bolts and nuts?

thanks

sam

 

[raymondluxuryyacht]

More than likely they are ordinary allen bolts. Most bike bolts are, with just a few exceptions. m4, m5 and m6 are the most common bolt diameters on bikes.

For what its worth, I really would not put suspension on this. Changes the bars, handlebar grips, stem and saddle. Maybe fit new tyres and just clean the other parts up.

The tyres you chose will fit fine. They are suited to mud - so ideal for winter use, but perhaps less suitable if you ride on roads, bridle ways or hardpack. If its not going to see wet/damp off-road use then you may want a faster rolling tyre.

 

[samsbike]

much appreciated

More than likely they are ordinary allen bolts. Most bike bolts are, with just a few exceptions. m4, m5 and m6 are the most common bolt diameters on bikes.

For what its worth, I really would not put suspension on this. Changes the bars, handlebar grips, stem and saddle. Maybe fit new tyres and just clean the other parts up.

The tyres you chose will fit fine. They are suited to mud - so ideal for winter use, but perhaps less suitable if you ride on roads, bridle ways or hardpack. If its not going to see wet/damp off-road use then you may want a faster rolling tyre.

Thanks for that - actually I am not doing anything more than you have suggested.

I just like the look of the A head stems and the fact for little money you can play around with bits and pieces.

I would love some nicer brake levers though - but other than the missing nut and bolt these work fine - where can it from?

The bike is going to be used in the woods - muddy and for carrying my son around when he feels like it. However, I would love better recommendations for the tires as I would prefer something that can be used anywhere.

Are these better:

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... ct=c009311 (but only 1.9")

or

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... ct=c009311

 

[raymondluxuryyacht]

Regarding the bolts, measure the one that you do have. Then try a hardware store or sPecialist bolt store. Or could post in wanted section on here? If you have measurements I might even have something that fits in my spares box. If you need a specialist store try tastynuts , but beware they can be pricey so stick to steel bolts if you want to keep it cheap.

As for tyres the specilaized cross roads are fast but would not cope with wet mud at all well. They are a road/hardpack tyre only. I don't know the tiogas but the tread pattern looks ok. At that price , well worth a punt. In truth your original suggestion is probably ok it's just I like an all round xc tyre such as continental vapor which copes with everything except thick winter gloop. Panaracer cinder or fire xc are other xc all rounders. Specialised The Captain too. Just my views though. Tyres are a very pedsonal choice. Depends what you want it for. Maybe read reviews on chainreaction web site then shop around for best price?