1992 Cannondale M2000

[Fatboy1974]

I just bought a M2000 frame like this from a colleague from Kleinanzeigen forum ( second frame I buy from them but not knowing until paid). First one was a supposed Biketech Titanium.
This one was one of my favourites. Apart of my first real bike, an Almega DX 1991, and a nice Rocky Mountain Attitude 1995 ( I didn't find a TO red/yellow).



Pro: - Quite good condition frame.
- Seatpost and seatclamp available + stem+handlebar+thumbies+ RD+FD+ BB.
- I already found the Ritchey Logic crankset and brake levers.
- I have a brake set in XT like the original.


Contras: - No Pepperoni fork available.
- No Force 40 system available ( ImproveParts have some sucedaneous I think).
- Paint should be improved.
- Hard to find a silver 1-1/4" threaded headset. Tange Seiki was impossible. I bought one YST but received it fisured!
- I'm using my Ritchey Vantage Comp wheels from my Alpinestars. I've no more room for a new set of wheels ( I've 8 bikes!)).

Doubts:
- I already found a Pepperoni fork polished, in 1-1/4" I should repaint. Maybe with the frame. Any idea of color reference?
- I don't jnow if using a Turbo seat as the original, or the typical Flite Ti which always looks very well.
- I assume that stem must be installed with no decals, despite it is an Atac one?
- Which skewers do I need? XT ones?
- I assume Gil retrodecals have this decal set.


Keep you posted!

 

[Archangel]

Nice catch! Here's mine. The only thing I'm missing are the orange straps for Shimano toe clips. These never came with XYZ barends by the way - they got them out to the market only for the '93 model year.

If you're building a factory spec one, then you'll need XT skewers. If I was you, I'd consider Ringlés though.

 

[Fatboy1974]

Maybe I can use a Improveparts ones. I ve black and Pewter. Maybe Silver here?