'91 Cannondale SM800 Beast of the East... UPDATED

[chiswickcollectables]

Hey all............ I was going to wait until it was finished but after spending a few hours on it this afternoon it looked so tasty that I thought I'd give a few sneaky peeks. Only crappy phone pictures for now; will do a proper job when finished.

Unfortunately I had to ditch my original SM800 resto project ( http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ight=sm800) as the frame needed too much work but this one came up and although there was not one original component the fuselage was in much better nick.

So far I've just stripped and T-Cut the frame, then I've lumped on a load of NOS parts of original spec (M550 and M650). Added some Araya rims with DX hubs, a Logic/Sugino crankest and a period Avocet saddle.
Still got a few hours work on it but boy is it gonna be a sweeeet ride... and the best bit, I finally have a retro ride that fits me

The original.....

More to follow

 

[mikee]

nice
keep the pics comming

i have a red beast (in my shed)

 

[chiswickcollectables]

nice
keep the pics comming

i have a red beast (in my shed)

Dude, I've just been checking out the 'my bikes' thread..... you must have a pretty big flippin' shed!!

Crackin' family of Kannundales you possess

 

[MiniNinjaRob]

That's a lovely BOTE. I'd love one, always admired them and thought they'd be perfect for my riding

 

[mikee]

nice
keep the pics comming

i have a red beast (in my shed)

Dude, I've just been checking out the 'my bikes' thread..... you must have a pretty big flippin' shed!!

Crackin' family of Kannundales you possess

thanks fella
always had the crackanfail love

 

[racer x]

Very cannondale nice liking your GT Turbo that brings back memories one of the best hatch backs

 

[MikeD]

Lovely

 

[MiniNinjaRob]

Very cannondale nice liking your GT Turbo that brings back memories one of the best hatch backs

..... however the less said about the jacket the better, don't you think? ;-)

 

[ez054098]

Tasty indeed

 

[chiswickcollectables]

Very cannondale nice liking your GT Turbo that brings back memories one of the best hatch backs

..... however the less said about the jacket the better, don't you think? ;-)

Millets' finest