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I'm a bit of a secret Cannondale hoarder (should that be whoreder?) and have finally got my hands on the model ive been after for years so my trusty F800 will have to go in its place.
Its a 2003 size large (typical 19" sizing) in the Matte Grey/Silver flame or ''Nimbus Silver Fade'' paintjob, nicely understated (unusual for Cannondale). Its the CAAD5 variant which in many circles is considered as good as it got for pre-Taiwan Cannondale, being the most comfortable yet stiff and light frame.
It also has lovely detailing like the CNC'd disc side drop out, and the usual 'Dale fillet'esque welding.
The frame is coupled to the brilliant lefty, with 100mm of superb plush travel and compression & rebound adjustment. It also has the titanium spindle/lower assembly.
I've also recently upgraded the running gear to full SRAM X-9, grip shift, front mech and rear mech. And the brakes are upgraded to excellent Avid Elixir's. These parts are mostly grey and match the frame perfectly.
Condition wise the running gear is pretty much perfect, everything scratch free and working beautifully. The forks holds air and lock out works perfectly, and the frame is in superb condition for its age (I only buy excellent condition bits myself), with only one or two small chips which are hard to spot unless you get close and inspect.
The rear hub shows some sign of needing new bearings, but ill regrease it and it may be fine, ill also throw in an excellent DT Swiss sealed bearing replacement hub for a small fee if any purchaser requires.
I've been amazed how quick this thing goes, and getting uphill is a joy with the fork locked out. In fact its the best hardtail ive ever ridden and im worried im making a mistake selling it as I love the Lefty so much.
It owes me alot more (the Elixirs alone cost me £150+) but i'd be willing to let it go to an RB member for £425, otherwise ill be aiming higher on ePay.
More pics will be added once i've cleaner her up a nicely and are also available on request. Here is the Cannondale blurb:
http://www.headshok.com/bikes/03/ce/model-3FS8.html
Collection is much,much preferred. Located near Heathrow Airport, I would be willing to discuss meeting/delivery along the M4/M3 corridors should I be heading that way at some point.
Sorry about the poor quiality pics, they were hurridly taken at lunchtime on my camphone..
Please note that ill be refitting the original tyres (Conti's), seatpost, saddle, skewer & handlebar back on. I will however leave on the Salsa liplock seatpost clamp and the Lefty steerer tube mounted tool kit!
Other parts available available on request.
KIS
Its a 2003 size large (typical 19" sizing) in the Matte Grey/Silver flame or ''Nimbus Silver Fade'' paintjob, nicely understated (unusual for Cannondale). Its the CAAD5 variant which in many circles is considered as good as it got for pre-Taiwan Cannondale, being the most comfortable yet stiff and light frame.
It also has lovely detailing like the CNC'd disc side drop out, and the usual 'Dale fillet'esque welding.
The frame is coupled to the brilliant lefty, with 100mm of superb plush travel and compression & rebound adjustment. It also has the titanium spindle/lower assembly.
I've also recently upgraded the running gear to full SRAM X-9, grip shift, front mech and rear mech. And the brakes are upgraded to excellent Avid Elixir's. These parts are mostly grey and match the frame perfectly.
Condition wise the running gear is pretty much perfect, everything scratch free and working beautifully. The forks holds air and lock out works perfectly, and the frame is in superb condition for its age (I only buy excellent condition bits myself), with only one or two small chips which are hard to spot unless you get close and inspect.
The rear hub shows some sign of needing new bearings, but ill regrease it and it may be fine, ill also throw in an excellent DT Swiss sealed bearing replacement hub for a small fee if any purchaser requires.
I've been amazed how quick this thing goes, and getting uphill is a joy with the fork locked out. In fact its the best hardtail ive ever ridden and im worried im making a mistake selling it as I love the Lefty so much.
It owes me alot more (the Elixirs alone cost me £150+) but i'd be willing to let it go to an RB member for £425, otherwise ill be aiming higher on ePay.
More pics will be added once i've cleaner her up a nicely and are also available on request. Here is the Cannondale blurb:
http://www.headshok.com/bikes/03/ce/model-3FS8.html
Collection is much,much preferred. Located near Heathrow Airport, I would be willing to discuss meeting/delivery along the M4/M3 corridors should I be heading that way at some point.
Sorry about the poor quiality pics, they were hurridly taken at lunchtime on my camphone..
Please note that ill be refitting the original tyres (Conti's), seatpost, saddle, skewer & handlebar back on. I will however leave on the Salsa liplock seatpost clamp and the Lefty steerer tube mounted tool kit!
Other parts available available on request.
KIS
