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I appreciate the offer. I actually to need to get a taller stem with a shorter reach for my ageing back. This reminds me I must post up some photos since the bike is largely finished. Will get around to that in the next day or two.

Re: Re: Ha ha, no this one's a keeper. It's my first project bike so I will build it up and ride it. The LX derailleur arrived yesterday and I fitted it this afternoon. Also just bought a pair of XT M730 quick release skewers for the wheels when I finally get them. I just happened to...

Re: Lovely bike, great job.

Thanks krakhaus. I looked on Ebay and, you're right, the shipping is a killer. I just missed out on a set on M732 cantis locally by a few minutes last week. :( I've got a front derailleur coming. It's an LX instead of the XT it's supposed to have but I'll use that until the correct one comes...

Re: It's been a few months since I posted about this bike. I've bought a few parts but it still has a way to go yet. I have some shifters/brake levers not shown here. The front XT M735 derailleur and M732 cantilevers seem pretty difficult to find in Australia.

Re: Re: Thanks Dr. It shouldn't delay it too much but it's frustrating all the same.

Got a seat post and saddle. The saddle is a Selle Italia Turbo which was the orginal spec for this bike. It's a pretty new one though but, hey, still the same name :D The seat post is a Kalloy 27.2mm. Not original spec but it does the job. This build is on hold for the moment. I have to...

Re: Looks great, love it.

Re: Re: It will need some touching up in a few spots but a repaint, if it does happen, is a long way off.

Re: Re: Awesome, thanks for that info. I intend for it to be as period correct as possible so I have no issue with mixing & matching a little. It will be XT 3x7 with XT brakes, etc. Some items like bottom brackets I'll probably go with more modern sealed units assuming they are better. As...

Thanks for welcome, I appreciate that. I dismantled, cleaned and re-greased the headset on the weekend. There is a very slight amount of wear in it but it still turns smoothly. Interestingly, according the 1990 catalogue it should have a Shimano XT headset. This one has a Ritchey Logic...

Hello everyone I've been lurking here on and off for a while but I finally made an account because i recently picked up a 1990 Cannondale SM2000 frame. It's in reasonably good condition overall. A few marks and scuffs as expected but the paint is still shiny. I'm leaving the paint as it is...