1999 Cannondale CAAD 3 Martyn Ashton Team Volvo

[mattiamerca]

the most beautiful c'dale that i've ever seen!!!
amazing!!!

 

[BobCatMax]

Bravo, sir. Bravo.

 

[regan_ev]

This is my first venture over to the "other side" (post 97 ) so I'm not really used to seeing much of this newfangled tech, but man, this bike is epic. What a story, and what a journey it's been on, literally!

 

[s16206]

I love this bike, and you are a very good photographer too.

 

[Mindmap3]

That looks ace. Got yo say that I prefer it in its new build.

 

[N/B]

Cheers folks, glad you like it. It's a ton of fun to ride!

 

[mattiamerca]

resto-mod or nèo-retrò bike of the year!!!
now!

 

[N/B]

Been really enjoying this bike since I built it.

 

[N/B]

Here's the spec sheet for this bike, for reference.

Frameset - Cannondale CAAD 3 1999 Martyn Ashton Volvo Team Replica w/ Fatty R fork
Chainset - Race Face Turbine LP Yellow 175mm
Chainring - Race Face 32T Black
Chainring Bolts - Wolf Tooth Components 1X Blue
Bottom Bracket - Shimano BB-UN55 68x107mm
Rims - Mavic 217 CD Grey 32h
Hubs - Shimano Deore FH-M615 + HB-M615 Black
Spokes + Nipples - Wheelsmith DB14 Black 261/262mm + 12mm Brass Black
Tyres - Continental RaceKing ProTection 2.2
Tubes - Continental MTB Light (Presta 42mm)
Brakes - TRP M920 Forged Black
Brake Levers - TRP ML930 Forged Black
Brake Pads - TRP
Brake Cables - Jagwire Mountain Pro Titanium
Rear Derailleur - Shimano XT RD-M786 GS Shadow Plus 10spd
Rear Shifter - Shimano XT SL-M780 10spd
Cassette - Shimano XT CS-M771 11-36T 10spd
Chain - Shimano XT HG-95 10spd
Pedals - DMR V12 2014 Black
Headset - Chris King NoThreadSet Black
Stem - Kona 90mm (placeholder until fit determined)
Handlebars - Thomson Trail Carbon 750mm (trimmed to 700mm)
Grips - Vans x Cult Black
Seatpost - Thomson Elite 410x27.2mm Black
Saddle - Selle Italia 1999 Flite Titanium Black/Yellow

 

[Niallmo]

Re:

That is outstanding. Absolutely beautiful.