1993 Cannondale M800 BOTE

[Canuckbiker]

Looks awesome. Love your parts selection. very cool.

don't miss the swap meet on sept 18. same place as usual. see ya there.

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/bnc/bik/d/burnaby-swap-meet-vintage-bicycle-swap/7522878714.html

Thanks Roy, yep! I'll be there for sure , looking forward to it

 

[vtwinvince]

Great build, also a fan of all things Syncros. Just building an R1000 of similar vintage for my wife's birthday, also polished with black bits.

 

[Canuckbiker]

Great build, also a fan of all things Syncros. Just building an R1000 of similar vintage for my wife's birthday, also polished with black bits.

Thanks
Yes, the C-Dale road frames from back then are great frames. I recently built up an 88' ST700, pre-cantilever rear dropout/steel fork for a buddy of mine

 

[Marco-13]

Great Cannondale! One of the best I‘ve seen! Very nice parts perfect for the M800...
only thing is the XTR Rear Derailleur! You should swap that to a XT 732 also the Wheelset ....black Ringle Hubs or some Hugi Compact and the the bike is perfect

 

[Canuckbiker]

Great Cannondale! One of the best I‘ve seen! Very nice parts perfect for the M800...
only thing is the XTR Rear Derailleur! You should swap that to a XT 732 also the Wheelset ....black Ringle Hubs or some Hugi Compact and the the bike is perfect

Thanks Marco, Yep, I don't disagree the M950 is a bit out of place but I kinda like how it's charcoal colour works (for now at least ), it's also fantastic performer

We'll see about a wheels upgrade, if I do come across an extra special set this would be the bike they'd go on

 

[Canuckbiker]

Couple updates: Swapped the M950 RD out for a much more suitable M735 for this build. Also, lucked out and found some perfect amber walls, NOS Michelin WildGrippers in very nicely preserved condition. Much better I think compared with the modern (super light) Innovas. Dare I say, it's done?

 

[Canuckbiker]

Very small but important update: swapped the modern Wellgo goldish coloured pedals for some heavier M735 units. Total weight still below 21lbs.

Think it suits the build much better IMO

 

[Retro_Roy]

It's debatable on which pedal look better. The others added some contrast.
Both look good though. You going to bring this one when we finally get out
on a ride?
Swap meet this sunday. You coming?

 

[Canuckbiker]

Yes, for sure I'm getting a bit OCD but that's part of the fun right?

I also just got some champagne/copper NOS XC Pro cages in the mail today for my used and abused XC Pros which were gonna go right back on the Kona but now I'm undecided, maybe THESE are the best fit for the Cannondale?


The cage color almost goes with the Syncros highlight bits, great having these 1st world dilemmas

Not sure which bike I'll bring when we get out for a spin but this one would be high on the list, possibly Saturday the 13th works for a ride
(busy this weekend)

100% I'm be at this Sunday's swapmeet, can't wait!

 

[Canuckbiker]

Another small update and sunny weather to boot, time to get the camera out. Decided to keep the XT pedals and the champagne XC Pros are going back on the Kona.

And.... I picked up this wonderful 93' Syncros Pro Series handlebar in black c/w the Swiss (cheese?) shim at the Swapmeet Sunday. I always thought the silver Hardcore handlebar looked great but have to say the black Pro Series is more suited. Am I done now?? Maybe a new set of wheels one day, who knows?

Now time to get out riding it with this amazing weather forecast for the weekend