Recent content by Y282

I have a real penchant for the bb mounted U brake era. Just look so clean on the seat stays. Love it.

Same.

Agree this is an 84-86 model (I have one). Non-original tyres, pedals and saddle from what I can see. If you can post more images including close ups of the drivetrain it would help. Nice to see another one still alive :) ETA here's mine...

I love a randonneur, but twelve hundred quid does seem a little excessive.

That is an excellent save of a very elegant bike.

That’s right, your Quadra was the spiritual successor. Has futuristic aero section rims iirc? Great bikes.

Absolute legend, that’s the stuff. Thank you :)

Had this from new in 87 and just got it out of storage today. It had a layer of dust on it to make your eyes water and two flat tyres. Quick blast off and reinflation and it rode the same as when I put it in storage (about 10 years ago iirc). I'm having trouble sourcing new bar tape though...

Good save. What plans do you have for iit?

Love this. My favourite generation of Cannondales.

I use a good motorbike chain wax. Wurth is pretty good.

That’s a snazzy looking bugger 👏

Very small but (to me) important update. Finally got round to fitting an actual singlespeed rear cog. Solid and mirrored so really goes well with polished alloy spacers. Also realised I'd been running slightly wrong chainline for years but old setup didn't really show it. So, after a bit of...