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I have a Marin Team with a nickel finish that needed the same treatment and I finished it recently using the following method. I'd highly recommend getting some paint stripper (the cheap Wilkos stuff is fine for the job) and taking the laquer off completely. Then a chrome polish or fine compound...

Re: Full of inspiration from this thread, I decided I want to do some touring too. I thought my most suitable rig would be the 1989 Avanti, which has lived on the indoor trainer for the past 3 months so I can get my strength back after a bad accident. In fact I've never ridden this bike yet...

Re: FS: Cool 'n' quirky bike bits bonanza! Are the Simplex silver range thumbies still available? Would like them if so!

I enjoyed reading about this ressurection. You had me worried early on when the seastpost wasn't playing ball but it all worked out wonderfully. Looks a very capable and comfortable machine that you aren't afraid to use. Love it!

I'm as enthralled by this build as everyone else, brilliant! I do share the concerns about the brakes others have mentioned, but if they do cause you a problem I'm rather hoping you engineer some kind of beautiful CNC'd brace to make them perform well instead of upgrading! Your creation really...

Okay guys, I was in the same situation of needing elastomers but not liking the limited options available, so for the last few months I've been searching for a manufacturer in the UK who can make elastomers to spec without a crippling amount of orders needed to proceed. As a result I'm...

Well balanced, definitely. I'd also throw in classy and beautiful to describe it. The finished product really turned out special. Enjoy!

6 speed Command shifters for me please! PM coming...

What a beauty! I think if it were me I'd have the stems remade by an engineering firm as it will surely be a very long search.

Re: I certainty will Johnmarin_77. I think I've got the elastomers sorted so I'll update about that shortly, and also my new stanchions will have arrived by then so I can rebuild them very soon. With the frame finished and the fork situation in hand it's almost time to start building her up...

Sure looks good suspended. Anyone wanting to own a Marin Team Issue will surely struggle to find a better example of the breed than this one. I'd be really interested to know how she rides now compared to with the rigid fork. Hope you get chance to go for a blast before she's snapped up!

Do you need them with chain rings? I have some Specialized Strongarm cranks in silver 170mm 94/58mm if they're of any interest. £15 posted. Not sure whether I have chain rings for them though.

Re: Project #52010902963 - Cannondale SM Series 1991 Amazing attention to detail, and nicely documented too. I really love this paint scheme. I had one the same and with very similar tyres which I thought made one of the best looking rides ever. I wonder if you can remove the sidewall writing...

Has anyone found a good match for the green splatter on an SM700? So far I've tried Kawasaki green, Humbrol 208 Fluorescent Green, and a cheap can of spray paint claiming to be neon green, and all three were the exact same shade of wrong. (See above picture). I can't seem to find anything with...

Welcome! I think it might be a 1993 model going by the spec? Good way to get back in shape and have some fun. A chainring will be in the for sale section, or eBay of course. you only need to know your bolt pattern (referred to as the BCD) which is in mm and yours will be either a 94 or 110. It...

Seriously cool machine, great job! Who makes that enormous rear rack? I love it, hope it's going back on!

Re: Here's a handy link for the rear hangers Cannondale used. Just scroll down the page: http://vintagecannondale.com/info/restoration/ I'm not sure whether you'll be able to order one from anywhere now, but at least you'll be able to see what it's meant to look like and have a part number to...

Thanks Minifreak! I'm really looking forward to putting it together :D

Re: Minifreak- Your Team Issue is an inspiration! May even have been instrumental in my deciding to buy this :lol: I've made a little progress on this one. A little bit slow because I kept changing my mind about the spec but tidying up the frame kept me busy: The frame needed a good...

Re: ARAYA RM-395 TEAM rim or wheel, Manitou 2 Stanchions Stanchions now sourced, thanks Niellesie :D Thanks Yidaki, ideally I would find a single 395 rim, but if it looks like I won't find one I might drop you a PM :wink: